Guides
Make a website with AI, and make it good
Practical guides to building, designing and launching a website with AI, written by the team that builds Orlume.
Build
Build and launch
From the first prompt to a live site.
- 3 min readHow to make a website with AI in 2026, step by stepA practical, step-by-step guide to making a website with AI in 2026: what to decide first, how to write the prompt, how to refine it and how to publish.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to write a prompt for an AI website builder, with examplesThe prompt decides most of what an AI website builder makes. A simple structure, real examples, and the follow-up prompts that turn a draft into a site.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to make a landing page with AI that actually convertsLanding pages live or die on the first screen. How to build one with AI that has a clear promise, real proof and one action, and what to check before launch.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to build a SaaS website with AIWhat a SaaS marketing site needs, from the product shot to the pricing page, and how to build one with AI that looks like a funded product.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to make a portfolio website with AI that doesn't look templatedHow to build a portfolio site with AI that showcases your work instead of a template: what to include, how many projects, and how to make it feel like you.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to launch a startup website in one dayA one-day plan to get a credible startup website live: the morning brief, the AI build, the afternoon polish and the evening launch checklist.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to make a waitlist page that people actually joinA waitlist page has one field and one job. What to put on it, what to leave off, and how to build one with AI in minutes.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to make a small business website with AIWhat a small business website needs (hours, prices, location, booking) and how to build one with AI that looks professional, without paying an agency.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to redesign your website with AIA step-by-step way to redesign an existing website with AI: keep what works, fix the first screen, and avoid losing the search traffic you already have.Read the guide →
Design
Design that doesn't look AI-made
What makes a website look designed instead of generated.
- 2 min readWhy AI websites all look the same, and how to fix itThe centered hero, three feature cards and a pricing table: why AI-generated websites converge on one layout, and what makes a site look designed instead.Read the guide →
- 2 min readWhat is AI slop in web design?'AI slop' is the name for generic, low-effort AI output. What it looks like on a website, why visitors spot it instantly, and how to avoid it.Read the guide →
- 2 min readVisual hierarchy: why some websites look expensiveVisual hierarchy is the difference between a site that looks designed and one that looks assembled. What it is, the four levers that create it, and quick fixes.Read the guide →
- 2 min readBento grid design: what it is and how to use it on your websiteBento grids present features in cells of different sizes, like a bento box. What makes a good one, common mistakes, and how to generate one with AI.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to choose fonts for a websiteSimple rules for choosing website fonts: one for headings, one for reading, real contrast between them, and the pairings that reliably work.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to choose colors for a websiteA simple five-colour method for website palettes (background, surface, text, accent, highlight) and how to check contrast so everyone can read it.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to design a hero section that convertsThe hero section decides whether visitors stay. What it must say, what it should show, and the patterns that make a first screen work.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to write website copy with AI that doesn't sound like AIAI can draft website copy in seconds, but it defaults to vague, inflated language. How to prompt for specific copy and edit out the tells.Read the guide →
- 2 min readShould your landing page have a product video?When a product video helps a landing page, when it hurts, how long it should be, and where to put it so it doesn't slow the page down.Read the guide →
Choose a tool
Choose the right tool
How to pick the right tool for what you are making.
- 2 min readHow to choose an AI website builder in 2026 and 2027AI website builders now range from template fillers to full app generators. The questions that decide which one fits you, now and as the tools change.Read the guide →
- 2 min readAI website builder checklist: 12 things to check before you pick oneA practical 12-point checklist for comparing AI website builders, from design quality and code ownership to SEO basics, pricing and lock-in.Read the guide →
- 2 min readAI website builder vs hiring a web designerWhen an AI website builder is enough, when a web designer is worth it, and the middle path most small businesses and startups now take.Read the guide →
- 2 min readAI app builder vs AI website builder: which do you need?Lovable, Base44 and Bolt build apps; Orlume and Framer build websites. The difference, how to tell which you need, and why many products need both.Read the guide →
- 2 min readVibe coding vs AI website builders: what's the difference?Vibe coding means building software by chatting with an AI. How it differs from using an AI website builder, and which one suits a website.Read the guide →
- 2 min readDesign-first vs code-first AI buildersCode-first AI builders let the design fall out of the code; design-first builders decide the design, then write the code. Why the difference shows.Read the guide →
- 2 min readCan you build a website with AI for free?Yes, with limits. What free AI website builder plans usually include, what they hold back, and how to get a professional-looking site without paying.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to build your first website with AI, no code and no design skillsA beginner's guide to building a first website with AI: what to prepare, the words to use, how to change things and how to put it online.Read the guide →
Understand
Understand the basics
The questions behind the decisions: SEO, cost, code and trends.
- 2 min readCan AI replace web designers?AI now builds whole websites from a prompt. What it does well, what designers still do better, and how the role is changing rather than disappearing.Read the guide →
- 2 min readAre AI-built websites good for SEO?An AI-built site can rank as well as any other, if the basics are right. The technical checks that matter and the content work AI cannot do for you.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow much does a website cost in 2026?From free AI builders to agency projects: what a website really costs in 2026, what drives the price, and the costs people forget.Read the guide →
- 2 min readHow to get a website online: domains, hosting and publishing explainedDomains, hosting and DNS in plain language: what each is, what you actually need, and the fastest way to get a site live.Read the guide →
- 2 min readWhy Next.js is a good choice for a marketing siteNext.js powers many of the web's best marketing sites. What it gives you (server rendering, speed, SEO) and why it matters if an AI builds your site.Read the guide →
- 2 min read10 mistakes people make with AI website buildersThe ten most common mistakes with AI website builders, from vague prompts to fake testimonials, and how to avoid each one.Read the guide →
- 2 min readOne-page vs multi-page website: which is right for you?When a single scrolling page is enough, when you need separate pages, and how the choice affects SEO and conversions.Read the guide →
- 2 min readLanding page best practices for 2026The landing page practices that still hold in 2026: clarity over cleverness, proof near the top, one action, real product visuals and speed.Read the guide →
- 2 min readWeb design trends in 2026, and which ones are worth followingThe web design trends shaping 2026, from bento grids and editorial serif type to restrained motion, and how to use them without looking like everyone else.Read the guide →
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