Better Prompts for AI Website Builders
The words you type shape the page you get. A clear prompt saves rounds of edits, and a few habits make prompts dependable. These tips work well in SiteSim and in most AI site builders.
Lead with the purpose
Begin with what the page is for. "A signup page for a weekly newsletter about home cooking" tells the AI more than "a nice website". Purpose decides the layout, the call to action and the tone of the words.
Describe the visitor
Say who will read the page. Parents choosing a school need different content than developers evaluating a tool. Mentioning the audience nudges headlines, vocabulary and structure in the right direction.
Name the sections you want
List sections in order. For example: hero with headline and button, three benefits, a short story, pricing, frequently asked questions, footer with contact link. A named structure gives you a predictable page and makes later edits easy to target.
Set the look with concrete words
Pick colours, type style and mood. "Warm cream background, deep green accents, rounded buttons, a calm serif headline" is easy to follow. If you have a brand colour, include the hex value such as #1f6f50.
Give real content
Paste your actual business name, tagline, prices and contact details. The AI will place them where they belong, and the preview will look like the finished page from the first render.
Ask for one change at a time
After the first version, make focused follow ups:
- "Increase the contrast of the body text."
- "Turn the benefits into cards with a short title and sentence each."
- "Add a sticky header with three links."
Small requests keep the page stable and make it obvious which edit produced which result.
Include behaviour in plain language
SiteSim pages are real HTML, CSS and JavaScript, so you can ask for interaction: "When the visitor selects a plan, highlight it and update the total." Describe what the visitor does and what should happen next.
Use the code as a second prompt
When a result is close, open the editor and adjust values directly. Changing a padding value or a colour is faster than describing it. Then return to chat and continue from the improved version.
Save the prompts that work
Keep a note of briefs that produced pages you liked. Reuse the structure for your next project and swap in new content. Over time you build a personal template library.
A prompt template to copy
"Build a [type of page] for [audience]. Sections: [list]. Style: [colours, fonts, mood]. Content: [real text]. Primary button: [action]. Works well on mobile."
Review before you share
Read the page aloud once. Headlines should be clear, buttons should say what happens next, and every section should earn its place. If a section feels unnecessary, ask the AI to merge or remove it, then check the layout again on a narrow screen.
Try it
Paste that template into SiteSim, fill in your details and watch the page form. Need artwork for the hero section? SimplexGen creates 3D assets, and ChatGibidy is great for drafting the copy before you paste it in. See Pro for unlimited AI messages.
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