Writing better prompts

The key to great websites with Promake is great communication with the AI. This guide will help you write prompts that get better results.

The Basics

Be Specific

The more specific you are, the better the results.

"Make a website"

"Create a modern portfolio website for a photographer. Include a hero section with a slideshow, a gallery with filterable categories, an about page, pricing packages, and a contact form."

Include Context

Tell the AI about:

Your industry/niche
Your target audience
The purpose of the website

"I run a yoga studio for beginners. My clients are mostly working professionals looking to destress. Create a calming website with information about classes, instructor bios, and online booking."

Structure Your Requests

Use Lists

For multiple requirements:

"Create a restaurant website with:

- A hero with the restaurant's name and cuisine type

- A menu section with categories (appetizers, mains, desserts)

- Photo gallery of dishes and the interior

- Location with embedded map

- Reservation form

- Contact information in the footer"

Describe Sections

Be clear about what each section should have:

"The hero section should have:

- A large background image of coffee being poured

- The café name in a bold, modern font

- A tagline: 'Crafted with passion since 2015'

- A 'View Menu' button"

Style & Design

Describe the Style

Use descriptive words for design:

Modern / Minimalist / Clean
Bold / Vibrant / Colorful
Elegant / Luxurious / Sophisticated
Playful / Fun / Creative
Professional / Corporate
Warm / Cozy / Inviting

"Create a minimalist, modern website with lots of white space, clean typography, and subtle animations."

Specify Colors

Be specific about colors if you have preferences:

"Use a dark navy blue (#1a365d) as the primary color with gold (#d69e2e) accents."

Or describe the feel:

"Use warm, earthy tones – browns, creams, and forest greens."

Reference Other Sites

Describe or share inspiration:

"I like the clean layout of Apple's website combined with the warm colors of a coffee brand."

Content Guidelines

Be Clear About Content

Tell the AI what kind of content you need:

"Write professional but friendly content. Keep descriptions short and benefit-focused. Include a clear call-to-action on every page."

Specify Tone

Describe the voice:

Professional and formal
Casual and friendly
Fun and playful
Inspirational and motivating

"Use a casual, friendly tone. Write like you're talking to a friend, not a business client."

Advanced Tips

Iterative Refinement

Start broad, then refine:

First: "Create a business website for a digital marketing agency"
Then: "Make the hero section more impactful with a video background"
Then: "Add client logos to build trust"
Then: "Make the testimonials section show one testimonial at a time"

Reference Specific Elements

Be precise about changes:

"In the pricing section, make the 'Professional' plan stand out as the recommended choice. Add a 'Most Popular' badge."

Combine Requests Efficiently

Instead of multiple small requests:

"Make button blue"

"Make button bigger"

"Add rounded corners"

"Update the CTA buttons: make them blue (#3182ce), larger with more padding, and add rounded corners"

Common Scenarios

Building from Scratch

"Create a complete website for [business type] that includes [list of pages/sections]. Use a [style] design with [color preferences]. The target audience is [audience]."

Requesting Changes

"Change [specific element] to [desired state]. [Optional: reason why]"

Adding Features

"Add a [feature] to [location]. It should include [specific requirements]."

Fixing Issues

"The [element] isn't working correctly. It should [expected behavior] but instead [actual behavior]. Please fix it."

What to Avoid

Too Vague

"Make it better"
"I don't like it"
"Fix the design"

Contradicting Instructions

"Make it minimalist but add lots of decorations"

Impossible Requests

"Make it exactly like [copyrighted site]"

Missing Context

"Add that thing we talked about" (AI doesn't remember unless in same conversation)