WordPress for Students: Simple Websites for Projects, Portfolios, and Blogs

When you’re a student in the UK, WordPress, a free, open-source website builder used by millions to create blogs, portfolios, and small business sites. Also known as a content management system, it lets you publish work without hiring a developer or learning code. Whether you’re building a portfolio for an internship, documenting a research project, or starting a student blog about campus life, WordPress gives you control—no expensive tools needed.

Most students don’t realize how much student portfolios, digital collections of academic and creative work used to showcase skills to employers or universities can boost their chances. A simple WordPress site with your essays, artwork, or group project write-ups looks way better than a PDF emailed to a recruiter. And if you’re studying media, design, or education, having your own site shows initiative. You can also use student blogging, regular online writing to reflect on learning, share experiences, or build an audience to practice communication skills—something every employer wants. Unlike LinkedIn or Instagram, your WordPress site is yours alone. No algorithms hiding your posts. No ads. Just your work, clearly presented.

You don’t need to be tech-savvy to start. Thousands of students use free themes and drag-and-drop editors to get their sites live in under an hour. Plugins let you add forms for feedback, embed videos from your assignments, or even link to your GitHub repo. And because it’s hosted on most university servers or cheap providers like SiteGround, you won’t break the bank. Many UK universities even offer free WordPress hosting to students through their IT departments.

What you’ll find below are real guides from students who’ve built sites for everything from final year dissertations to vegan food blogs on campus. You’ll learn how to pick a theme that looks professional but doesn’t cost a penny, how to organize your content so it’s easy to navigate, and how to avoid the mistakes that make student sites look amateurish. Whether you’re a first-year with a project due next month or a final-year student preparing for grad school, there’s a step-by-step guide here that matches your need.