How to Add a Word Counter Tool in Hostinger Website Builder
Adding a word counter tool to your website can be beneficial for bloggers, writers, and anyone who needs to keep track of word counts efficiently. If you’re using Hostinger Website Builder, you can easily integrate a word counter tool by embedding a simple HTML code. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process step by step.
Step 1: Log in to Hostinger Website Builder
First, log into your Hostinger account and navigate to the Websites section. Click on Websites List and select the website where you want to add the word counter tool. Then, click on the Edit Website button to start customizing your site.
Step 2: Create a New Page
To keep your website organized, it’s a good idea to create a dedicated page for the word counter tool. Here’s how:
- Click on Pages & Navigation in the sidebar.
- Select Add Page and choose Blank Page.
- Name your new page (e.g., “Word Counter Tool”) and save it.
Step 3: Add an Embed Code Section
- Click on Add Element and scroll down to Embed Code.
- Drag and drop the Embed Code element onto your page.
- Click on Enter Code, remove the default code, and paste the HTML code for the word counter tool.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Auto-Updating Word Counter</title>
<style>
body {
font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
background-color: #f4f4f4;
text-align: center;
margin: 40px;
}
.container {
max-width: 600px;
background: #fff;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 10px;
box-shadow: 0px 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
margin: auto;
}
textarea {
width: 100%;
height: 200px;
padding: 12px;
font-size: 16px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 5px;
resize: none;
outline: none;
}
.counter {
margin-top: 10px;
font-size: 18px;
color: #333;
font-weight: bold;
}
.highlight {
color: #ff6347;
font-size: 20px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<h2>Word Counter</h2>
<textarea id="text-area" placeholder="Start typing..."></textarea>
<div class="counter">Words: <span id="word-count" class="highlight">0</span></div>
</div>
<script>
function countWords(text) {
text = text.trim();
return text.length > 0 ? text.split(/\s+/).length : 0;
}
document.getElementById("text-area").addEventListener("input", function () {
let wordCount = countWords(this.value);
document.getElementById("word-count").textContent = wordCount;
});
</script>
</body>
</html>- Click Embed Code to apply the changes.
Step 4: Customize the Word Counter Tool
If you want to personalize the word counter tool, you can edit the embedded code:
- To change the title, search for
<h2>in the code and modify the text. - To edit the placeholder text inside the tool, find
start typing...in the code and update it. - Adjust the width of the tool to make it more visually appealing.
Step 5: Optimize for SEO
To improve the page’s visibility in search engines, consider the following SEO optimizations:
- Add relevant text content describing the word counter tool.
- Insert an image with optimized alt text (e.g., “Online Word Counter Tool”).
- Embed a relevant video to enhance SEO (even if visitors don’t watch it, search engines will index the page better).
- Rename the page URL to a keyword-rich phrase like “word-counter-online”.
Step 6: Publish Your Changes
Once you have embedded and customized the word counter tool, follow these final steps:
- Click Update Website to save your changes.
- Preview the new page to ensure the tool functions correctly.
- Test the tool by entering text to verify the word count updates in real time.
Conclusion
Adding a word counter tool in Hostinger Website Builder is a simple yet effective way to enhance your website’s functionality. Whether you run a blog, a writing resource site, or any platform where users need to track word counts, this tool will be a valuable addition.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment below. Also, check out my Hostinger Website Builder Course for free at university.bensexperience.com for more in-depth tutorials!
