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Build your first website in 5 minutes

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Here is the whole journey, start to finish. Most people go from a blank chat box to a published website in well under 10 minutes.

Step by step

  1. 1
    Create a free account
    Go to the sign up page and register with your email or Google. New accounts get free starter credits so you can build right away.
  2. 2
    Open the chat
    Head to /chat. You will see a single box that asks what you want to build. That box is where everything happens.
  3. 3
    Describe your website
    Type what you want in plain English. Include your business name, what it does, and any sections you want. Example: “A modern landing page for ‘BrightSmile’, a local dentist. Services, meet the team, patient reviews, and a book-appointment button.”
  4. 4
    Watch it build
    Press send. The AI reads your request and builds the site live. You will see it working through the pages. This usually takes a minute or two.
  5. 5
    Review and tweak
    Look it over. Want changes? Just type them: “make the header bigger” or “add a pricing section.” Each change is a quick, cheap edit.
  6. 6
    Publish
    When you are happy, press Publish. Your site goes live at a free web address instantly. That is it, you have a website.
Nothing is permanent until you say so
You can keep editing forever, restore an earlier version, or start over. Publishing is a separate, deliberate step. Building and previewing does not put anything on the public internet.

First-timer tips

  • Be specific about your business name and what it does. It makes a big difference.
  • List the sectionsyou want (e.g. “about, services, contact”).
  • Mention a vibeif you have one (“warm and cozy”, “clean and modern”).
  • Do not worry about getting it perfect first try. Editing is the easy part.
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