Building a Website in the Age of AI

From the time we began writing this post to the time you’re reading it, the landscape of AI-powered website creation has definitely shifted again. That’s how fast this world is moving.

But one thing’s for sure: the way we build websites has fundamentally changed.

Six months ago, coding a site still meant long hours stitching together pages, writing line after line of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and manually deploying each change. Today? You can spin up a fully functioning, styled, and even reactive website using just a few text prompts—and have it live in your browser in minutes.

And yes, in case you were wondering: this very website you’re reading was built using Cursor.

The New Wave of Tools

This transformation is being led by a new class of AI-powered tools like Cursor, Lovable, and Bolt. These aren’t just novelties. They’re real, production-ready environments that are changing how developers and creatives think about shipping websites.

Cursor is our current weapon of choice—an AI-native coding environment. As of writing, we’re using Cursor 0.48.6 paired with Sonnet 7. It makes everything from scaffolding projects to editing multiple files across different folders incredibly smooth. For people with only basic coding knowledge, Cursor opens the door to serious development. For professional engineers, it’s like putting jet fuel in the tank.

From simple fill-in suggestions to full-on file generation, Cursor makes building sites feel like collaborating with a highly competent coding partner who never gets tired.

Then there’s Lovable and Bolt—tools that remove even more friction. You type a prompt (“Build me a landing page for a beach resort with booking functionality”), and boom: a working React-based website with TypeScript support is born. You can test it, tweak it, and even deploy it—all from your browser.

As Lovable’s CEO, Anton Osika, put it on Lenny’s Podcast: it’s so simple his mother could launch a site. That’s not marketing hype. It’s the new normal.

All of this means one thing: ideas can now see the light of day faster, with fewer roadblocks, and with less dependence on complex production pipelines.

Speed & Agility

In this new world, the lag between idea and prototype is nearly gone.

Sure, it might still take time to craft the right idea or write a refined prompt—but once you’ve got that, you're minutes away from a working version. That changes everything. Teams and solo builders alike can iterate, experiment, and abandon or refine ideas faster than ever. What used to take months now takes hours—or less.

This is what people are calling “vibe-coding”—sketching out an idea, building on the fly, adjusting based on instinct, mood, or feedback, then launching or pivoting in real time. It’s collaborative, chaotic, and creative—and it’s revolutionizing digital development.

From Developer-Heavy to Designer-First

AI tools are shifting the center of gravity. Website creation used to be code-first. Now it’s concept-first.

You don’t need to be an engineer to get a site up and running anymore. Designers, strategists, marketers—even business owners—can take the reins and generate working prototypes, freeing developers to focus on what they do best: making things fast, stable, and scalable.

It’s no longer about fighting your way through documentation. It’s about expressing intent. If you can describe it, you can probably build it.

Where This is Going

So what does the future look like?

We’re heading toward AI-assisted UX, voice-to-site generation, and possibly even full-stack development from a single conversation. But even more exciting than the tech is what it means for businesses:

• Sites will be faster to launch
• They’ll look better by default
• They’ll be easier to maintain and update
• They’ll be more focused on delivering meaningful user experiences

And yes—owners will have more control than ever before.

But let’s be honest: just because you can build and run your own site, doesn’t mean it’s the best use of your time. Most business owners aren’t short on ability—they’re short on hours in the day.

You could learn prompt-based development. You could stay up to date with the latest tools. You could troubleshoot layouts, optimize load speed, and handle plugin updates... but should you?

That’s where we come in.

At Neat Interactive, we’ve refined our development process to deliver AI-assisted speed with human-level care. We use tools like Cursor to build faster, iterate quicker, and launch sooner—while keeping strategy, performance, and usability front and center.

We don’t just build sites. We build them smarter. We help you launch quickly and keep control, without getting bogged down in the tech. So you can focus on what matters—running your business, reaching your audience, and staying one step ahead.

To see how we can help you with your website, read our Website Consulting page. To learn more about how Neat is integrating marketing with AI, check out our AI Integration page.