Common mistakes to avoid

None of these break anything — they just make the work slower and more expensive than it needs to be. Each one has an easy fix.

Most of the friction people hit with AI site-building comes down to a handful of habits, not the tool. Recognize them early and you'll spend fewer credits and get where you're going faster.

The one giant mega-prompt

Cramming every section, feature, and instruction into a single wall of text forces the AI to juggle priorities, and the parts you cared about most can get lost. Lead with a clear, focused description, then build the rest through follow-ups that each do one thing.

Too much at onceBuild a full SaaS site with a hero, 6 features each with icons, 3 pricing tiers with a comparison table, testimonials, an FAQ with 10 questions, a blog, an about page, careers, and a footer with newsletter signup, all in dark mode with purple gradients and…

A focused start to build onA landing page for a team-scheduling SaaS. Confident and modern, dark theme. Start with a hero, features, and pricing — I'll add the rest as we go.

Burning credits on tweaks the editor does for free

Asking chat to “nudge that heading down a bit” or “make the button blue” spends an AI turn on something the visual editor does instantly and for free. Only AI generations cost credits — the visual editor, code editor, and file download are unlocked on every plan. Save chat for changes that genuinely need generation; do the small, precise adjustments by hand.

“Make it better”

The AI can't act on a judgment it can't see. “Make it more professional,” “improve the design,” and “make it pop” give it nothing concrete to change, so you get a reroll rather than a fix. Name the actual thing: which section, what's wrong, what you want instead.

Too vagueMake the hero better.

Gives the AI something to buildThe hero feels crowded — give it more breathing room, drop the subheading to one line, and make the headline the clear focal point.

Expecting a pixel-perfect copy of a reference

Reference images steer direction — color, density, mood — not a pixel-for-pixel clone. Attach one expecting an exact reproduction and the result will feel like a miss. Treat references as inspiration, then refine toward the specifics you want with words.

Fighting your own earlier turns

Because follow-ups build on the conversation, a message that contradicts an earlier one — “make it minimal,” then three turns later “add more visual interest everywhere” — pulls the site in circles. If you've changed direction, say so plainly, or roll back to a version from before the detour and branch from there.

Every generation is a save point

You never have to get a change right on the first try. Version History keeps a snapshot of every generation, so experimenting freely costs you nothing but the credits for the turn.

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