Cloudways AI Website Builder allows you to create and update your website by describing the changes you want in plain language. The instructions you provide to the AI are called prompts.
A prompt can include one simple request or several related changes. Writing a clear and detailed prompt helps the AI understand your requirements and produce more accurate results.
This article explains how to:
Write clear and effective prompts.
Request multiple website changes in one prompt.
Structure longer prompts so they are easier for the AI to understand.
Use brainstorming questions without consuming AI Credits when no website changes are applied.
What Is a Prompt?
A prompt is a written instruction or question that you enter in the Cloudways AI Website Builder.
For example:
Change the main heading on the homepage to “Grow Your Business With Expert Digital Solutions.”
The AI reads the prompt, understands the requested change, and updates the website accordingly.
How to Write an Effective Prompt
An effective prompt clearly explains:
Which page or section you want to change.
What type of change you want.
What content, style, or layout you prefer.
Any information that must remain unchanged.
Instead of writing:
Improve my website.
Write:
Update the homepage hero section. Replace the heading with “Professional Accounting Services for Small Businesses,” add a short description below it, and change the main button text to “Book a Free Consultation.”
The second prompt gives the AI clear instructions about the location, content, and expected result.
Important:
The information you enter in the AI Website Builder is processed by AI to generate and customize your website. Avoid entering passwords, payment details, personal information, confidential business data, or any other sensitive information in your prompts.
How to Request Multiple Changes in One Prompt
You can include several website changes in a single prompt. This is useful when the changes are related or affect the same page.
When writing a longer prompt, separate each request clearly. You can use:
Numbered instructions.
Bullet points.
Short paragraphs.
Clear section names, such as homepage, header, footer, or contact section.
A structured prompt helps the AI identify each requested change and reduces the possibility of missing an instruction.
Recommended Prompt Structure
Use the following structure when requesting multiple changes:
Identify the page.
Identify the section.
Describe each required change.
Provide the exact text when necessary.
Mention anything that should not be changed.
For example, you can use the below:
Update the homepage with the following changes:
Change the main heading to “Modern Interior Design for Comfortable Living.”
Add a short paragraph below the heading explaining that we provide residential and commercial interior design services.
Change the primary button text to “View Our Projects.”
Add a services section with three services: Home Design, Office Design, and Space Planning.
Keep the current website colors and logo unchanged.
This prompt clearly identifies all requested changes and tells the AI which existing elements should remain the same.
Examples of Long Prompts
The following examples show how to combine multiple instructions into one prompt.
Example 1: Update a Homepage
Update the homepage with the following changes:
Replace the main heading with “Reliable Home Cleaning Services.”
Add the text “Professional cleaning for homes and apartments” below the heading.
Change the main button text to “Get a Free Quote.”
Add a section describing Deep Cleaning, Regular Cleaning, and Move-In Cleaning.
Add a customer testimonial section below the services.
Keep the existing logo and color scheme.
Example 2: Create a Restaurant Website Section
Add a new section to the homepage for our restaurant menu. Include separate categories for Starters, Main Courses, Desserts, and Drinks. Add a short description under each category. Use a clean layout with clear headings. Add a button below the section with the text “View Full Menu.” Do not change the current header or footer.
Example 3: Improve a Contact Page
Update the Contact page with the following changes:
Add a heading that says “Get in Touch.”
Add a short message inviting customers to contact us for questions or quotations.
Include fields for Name, Email Address, Phone Number, and Message.
Change the form button text to “Send Message.”
Display our business hours below the form.
Keep the existing office address and map.
Example 4: Change Website Content and Style
Update the About page to make it more professional and welcoming. Rewrite the introduction in simple language and explain that the company has provided digital marketing services for more than ten years. Add sections for Our Mission, Our Experience, and Why Choose Us. Use short paragraphs and clear headings. Add a call-to-action button at the bottom with the text “Discuss Your Project.” Keep the existing images unchanged.
Best Practices for Long Prompts
Follow these recommendations when writing a prompt that contains several changes.
Be Specific
Clearly identify the page, section, text, image, button, or design element you want to update.
Instead of:
Change the button.
Write:
Change the main button in the homepage hero section from “Learn More” to “Get Started.”
Group Related Changes
Include related changes in the same prompt.
For example, you can request several homepage updates together. However, changes for unrelated pages may be easier to review when submitted separately.
Use Exact Text When Required
Place the exact text you want the AI to use inside quotation marks.
For example:
Change the heading to “Affordable Legal Services for Small Businesses.”
This prevents the AI from creating different wording.
Use Clear and Simple Language
Avoid unclear expressions, abbreviations, or highly technical terms. Write each instruction as a complete and direct sentence.
Identify What Should Remain Unchanged
If you only want to update specific parts of the website, mention the elements that should remain unchanged.
For example:
Update the homepage content, but keep the existing logo, colors, images, and navigation menu.
Review the Result
After the AI applies the changes, review the updated page carefully.
Check that:
All requested changes were applied.
The text is accurate.
The layout is clear.
Buttons and links use the correct wording.
Existing elements that you wanted to keep were not changed.
You can then provide another prompt to correct or refine any part of the result.
Use Brainstorming Questions Before Applying Changes
You can also use the AI Website Builder to discuss ideas before asking it to update your website.
This process is called brainstorming. Brainstorming means asking the AI for suggestions, recommendations, or content ideas without applying them to the website.
For example, you can ask:
What sections should I include on a photography website homepage?
You can also ask:
Suggest five headings for a website that provides online fitness coaching.
Or:
What information should a restaurant include on its About page?
These questions can help you plan your website before making changes.
Do Brainstorming Questions Use AI Credits?
Brainstorming interactions do not count toward your AI Credits when no changes are applied to the website.
This means you can ask questions, explore ideas, and request recommendations without using AI Credits, provided that the interaction does not result in a website change.
AI Credits are used when the AI applies a requested change to your website.
For example:
Asking the AI to suggest homepage headings without applying them does not count toward AI Credits.
Asking the AI to replace your homepage heading with one of those suggestions applies a website change and counts toward AI Credits.
Brainstorm First, Then Apply the Change
A useful workflow is to separate brainstorming from website editing.
First, ask the AI for ideas:
Suggest five call-to-action button texts for a business consulting website.
Review the suggestions and select your preferred option.
Then, ask the AI to apply it:
Change the main homepage button text to “Schedule a Consultation.”
This approach helps you review your options before using an AI Credit to update the website.
Common Prompt-Writing Mistakes
Avoid the following mistakes when using the AI Website Builder.
Using Vague Instructions
Avoid:
Make the page better.
Use:
Rewrite the homepage introduction in simple and professional language. Keep it under 80 words and mention our web design, development, and maintenance services.
Combining Unrelated Instructions Without Structure
A long paragraph containing many unrelated requests may be difficult to interpret.
Use numbered instructions or bullet points to separate each change.
Leaving Out the Page or Section Name
Do not assume that the AI knows which part of the website you want to change.
Mention the page and section clearly, such as:
Homepage hero section.
About page introduction.
Services section.
Website header.
Contact form.
Footer.
Not Providing Exact Content
When specific wording is important, provide the exact text instead of asking the AI to create it.
TL&DR - Summary
To get better results from Cloudways AI Website Builder:
Clearly identify the page and section you want to update.
Describe each requested change in simple language.
Use numbered instructions or bullet points for longer prompts.
Provide exact text when specific wording is required.
Mention which website elements should remain unchanged.
Review the completed changes before continuing.
Use brainstorming questions to explore ideas before applying changes.
Remember that brainstorming does not count toward AI Credits when no website changes are applied.
Clear and structured prompts help the AI understand your requirements and allow you to update your website more efficiently.
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