What Is Vibe Coding?
Vibe coding means you describe what you want and AI builds it for you. You don’t write code yourself. You just guide the process with prompts and references. And it works surprisingly well for websites.
In this tutorial, you’ll use ChatGPT to create a detailed prompt, then feed that prompt into Emergent.sh to generate a full website. The whole thing takes a few minutes.
What You Need
You need a ChatGPT account (free or paid) and access to Emergent.sh. That’s it. No code editor, no hosting setup, no design tools.
Step 1: Find a Reference Image
Start by finding a website design you like. This can be a screenshot of an existing site, a Dribbble shot, a Figma mockup, or anything visual that shows the layout and style you’re going for.
The image gives ChatGPT something concrete to work with. Instead of guessing what you mean by “modern” or “clean,” it can see exactly what you have in mind.
Step 2: Upload It to ChatGPT
Open ChatGPT and upload the reference image. Then tell it to create a detailed vibe coding prompt based on that image. Something like:
“Look at this website design. Write a detailed prompt I can use to vibe code this website. Include the layout, sections, colors, typography style, and any interactive elements you can see.”
ChatGPT will analyze the image and write a structured prompt that describes the design in detail.
Step 3: Copy the Generated Prompt
Once ChatGPT gives you the prompt, read through it quickly. Make sure it covers the sections and style you want. If something is off or missing, ask ChatGPT to adjust it.
When you’re happy with it, copy the full prompt.
Step 4: Paste It Into Emergent.sh
Go to Emergent.sh and paste the prompt. Emergent takes text prompts and turns them into working websites. The more specific your prompt is, the closer the result will be to your reference image.
This is why Step 2 matters. A vague prompt gives you a generic site. A detailed prompt with layout info, color values, and section descriptions gives you something much closer to what you actually want.
Step 5: Let Emergent Build It
Hit generate and let Emergent do its thing. It will create the website based on your prompt. You can preview the result, make tweaks if needed, and publish when it looks right.
Why This Works Well
The trick here is using ChatGPT as a “translator” between a visual reference and a text prompt. Most people struggle to describe a website design in words. But ChatGPT can look at an image and break it down into the kind of specific instructions that AI website builders need.
So instead of writing a prompt from scratch and hoping for the best, you start with a visual and let ChatGPT do the describing. Then Emergent does the building.
Quick Recap
- Find a website design you like and screenshot it
- Upload it to ChatGPT and ask for a vibe coding prompt
- Copy the prompt ChatGPT generates
- Paste it into Emergent.sh
- Let Emergent build the site
That’s the full process. No code, no design tools, just two AI tools working together.
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