Website Didn't Generate - What Went Wrong?

If your website didn’t generate after submitting a prompt, don’t worry — there are a few common causes that are easy to fix.

Here’s how to identify and solve the issue.

✅ 1. Make Sure You’ve Connected an AI API Key

Websito needs your own API key to generate content. If you skipped this step, the system has no access to a model.

Fix:
Click the AI Widget → Stars Icon → “Create new” and add your API key.
Need help? See: How to connect your AI API Key

💳 2. Check if Your API Key Has Usage Left

Sometimes your key might hit a limit, be expired, or lack billing setup.

Fix:

• Log in to your AI provider’s dashboard
• Check if billing is active and your quota is available
• For OpenAI: https://platform.openai.com/account/usage

🧠 3. Your Prompt Might Be Too Short or Too Vague

If you typed something like “generate website,” the model might not have had enough context.

Fix:
Use a prompt like:

Create a homepage for a modern SaaS app that helps freelancers manage their invoices. Include hero section, features, testimonials, and pricing.

More examples here: Prompt Examples That Work Well

🚫 4. Unsupported or Misconfigured Model

Some models aren’t compatible with long generations or may not support HTML output.

Fix: Stick with recommended models like:

• gpt-4-turbo (OpenAI)
• claude-3-sonnet (Anthropic)
• mixtral-8x7b via Groq

Also check that the model name is typed exactly right (no typos!).

📶 5. Your Internet Dropped or the Page Was Refreshed

Sometimes a weak internet connection or refreshing mid-process can interrupt generation.

Fix: Try again, and avoid refreshing the page until the generation completes.

🔍 Still Stuck?

If you’ve checked everything above and it still doesn’t work:

• Try using a different provider/model
• Contact our support team with your page name and prompt
• We’ll help debug it manually

Once you fix the issue, click “+” in your site sidebar to try generating again. You should be back on track! 🚀