This past weekend, I rebuilt treqmusic.com using Cursor, Midjourney, and Adobe Firefly, and I’m blown away by how far creative and development tools have come. With thoughtful guidance, these AI-powered tools turned a weekend project into a fast, accessible, secure, SEO-ready, and visually sharp website in just hours.

The Tools That Made It Happen

Cursor

A coding co-pilot that suggests code, refactors cleanly, and explains decisions based on your project. You guide its output to keep coding fast and precise.

Midjourney & Adobe Firefly

Design tools that generate visuals, moodboards, and layouts. With your direction, they cut through design indecision for polished results.

Why It Works

These tools let you own the process—design, code, launch—while saving time. Solo creators can ship fast, while agencies and experts can use them to boost efficiency and enhance teamwork.

But they’re not magic: you need to guide them to avoid generic outputs or overcomplicating things.

Want the full checklist? I’ve created a standalone AI Dev Checklist you can reference while building your own project.

The Simplified AI-Assisted Process

This lean approach gets you from idea to live site quickly. Choose one of two paths based on your needs.

Path 1: Static HTML/CSS/JS

My choice for treqmusic.com:

Simple sites, fast loads
Strong SEO out of the box
Host on Netlify (drag-and-drop)

Path 2: React / Next.js

For scalable projects:

Interactive sites
Future growth (APIs, apps)
Deploy on Vercel

The Build Process

Step 1: Planning & Setup (~1 hour)

Define goal: Who’s the site for? What’s its purpose?
Set up files: Create index.html, style.css, script.js
Use Cursor to scaffold; prompt ChatGPT for meta tags
Generate visuals with Midjourney or Firefly

Step 2: Design (1-2 hours)

Prompt AI: “Minimalist website design, blue tones, music vibe”
Pick typography: Fonts, colors, simple layout
Ensure accessibility: High-contrast, readable fonts
Test mobile: Use AI mockups to check responsiveness

Step 3: Development (2-3 hours)

Write code with Cursor’s suggestions; keep to 2-3 core pages
Optimize: Compress images, minify code, lazy-load assets
Secure: Enable HTTPS (auto on Netlify/Vercel)
Prompt Cursor: “Optimize JavaScript for speed”

Step 4: SEO & Content (~1 hour)

Research keywords: Use ChatGPT for SEO suggestions
Write content: Draft with AI, edit for your voice
Add meta tags, alt text, proper headings (H1, H2)
Set up analytics: Google Analytics or Plausible

Step 5: Testing & Deploy (~45 min)

Run Lighthouse for speed and SEO scores (aim for 85+)
Check accessibility with WAVE tool
Push to Netlify/Vercel via Git or drag-and-drop
Verify HTTPS, links, and mobile view post-launch

Tradeoffs to Watch

Things to Watch Out For

Learning curve: AI tools take practice; outputs aren’t always perfect the first time.

Generic risk: Over-relying on AI can lead to bland designs or code. Guide it with specifics.

Complex projects: Unique sites may need more human expertise than AI alone can provide.

The Future of Web Creation

Creative and web development is now AI-assisted and design-driven, but it’s about blending these tools with your expertise—solo or with a team—to build fast, high-quality websites that bring ideas to life.

For treqmusic.com, guiding Cursor’s code and Midjourney’s visuals made all the difference. Agencies can use these tools to streamline workflows and deliver standout results.

The barrier to creating professional websites has never been lower. The question isn’t whether you can build a website anymore—it’s whether you’re willing to learn how to guide these powerful tools effectively.

How to Build a Website in Hours with Cursor & Midjourney