{"id":7460,"date":"2026-08-11T12:53:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=7460"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:33:13","slug":"how-to-build-your-first-project","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-build-your-first-project\/","title":{"rendered":"How to build your first project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your first website or app, built today<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You describe what you want in plain language, and Macaly builds it for you. Think of it like texting a very skilled developer who works instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"before-you-start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#before-you-start\">\u200b<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#before-you-start\"><\/a>Before you start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a detailed plan. But if you\u2019re not sure where to begin, these are great first projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_r_v_\">Landing page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple, focused, fast to build. Perfect for testing an idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_r_11_\">Personal portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A few pages about you, your work, and how to get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_r_13_\">Business website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Home, about, services, contact. A solid starting structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_r_15_\">Internal dashboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple tool for your team to track tasks or display data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to have ready:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A short description of what your site is about (one sentence is enough)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your logo, if you have one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand colors, or a reference website you like the look of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t overthink it. Everything can be changed later, so your first version doesn\u2019t need to be perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Login into your Online Control Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to our website&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/names.co.uk\/\">names.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once on the website, choose&nbsp;<strong>\u201cLog in\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong>found on the top right-hand side of the page and log into your Online Control Panel. If you need assistance with this, please follow this&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-access-your-control-panel\/\">guide<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-your-first-project\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#build-your-first-project\">\u200b<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#build-your-first-project\"><\/a>Build your first project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Open Macaly and start a new project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Log into Macaly by clicking &#8220;Manage&#8221; from the Control Panel. The prompt input is front and center on the home screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7465\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.png 620w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-39x50.png 39w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mintcdn.com\/macaly-41b1d3e9\/3b1-nExOoaeiOJYq\/images\/guides_first-project_01.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Describe what you want to build<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell Macaly what you have in mind, the same way you\u2019d explain it to a friend. Any language works.If you have materials ready (a logo, brand guidelines, a PDF with content), attach them straight away. The more context Macaly has from the start, the better the first result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Wait for the agent to finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mintcdn.com\/macaly-41b1d3e9\/3b1-nExOoaeiOJYq\/images\/guides_first-project_02.png?\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Review the result<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mintcdn.com\/macaly-41b1d3e9\/3b1-nExOoaeiOJYq\/images\/guides_first-project_03.png?\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-talk-to-macaly\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#how-to-talk-to-macaly\">\u200b<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#how-to-talk-to-macaly\"><\/a>How to talk to Macaly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to Macaly like a friend. No commands, no technical terms. Just say what you want. Start with something concrete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>I want to create a website for my caf\u00e9 called Dusk. It's a small,\ncozy place in Prague. Great coffee, homemade pastries, live jazz\non weekends. Warm colors, lots of food photography.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Then keep the conversation going. Each message builds on what was already built:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>I found a site I really like the vibe of: https:\/\/example.com\nCan we do something similar for the homepage?\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Swap the Google Maps reviews for a photo gallery.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Can you add a menu section? I have our full menu as a PDF,\nI'll upload it. Can you pull the items and prices from it?\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Macaly keeps the full context of your project throughout the conversation, so it never loses track of what you\u2019ve already built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-few-tips\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#a-few-tips\">\u200b<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#a-few-tips\"><\/a>A few tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Better results start with context.<\/strong>&nbsp;Share a reference site, upload your logo, or explain who the site is for. The more Macaly knows, the better the output.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Describe the result, not the steps.<\/strong>&nbsp;Focus on what you want it to look or feel like. Macaly figures out the how.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Send one request at a time.<\/strong>&nbsp;Focused messages get better results than long lists. If you have several changes in mind, send them one by one and Macaly will work through them in order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask before you build.<\/strong>&nbsp;Not sure if something is possible? Just ask. Macaly can walk you through the options before any work begins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Say what\u2019s off, not just that it\u2019s wrong.<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cThe font feels too formal\u201d gives Macaly something concrete to work with. \u201cTry again\u201d doesn\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-something-goes-wrong\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#when-something-goes-wrong\">\u200b<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macaly.com\/docs\/en\/welcome\/build-first-project#when-something-goes-wrong\"><\/a>When something goes wrong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Something not looking right? That\u2019s completely normal, especially early on. Here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ask the agent to undo it.<\/strong>&nbsp;Describe what changed and say you want it reverted. Works best when just one thing went wrong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restore a previous version.<\/strong>&nbsp;If several things went sideways at once, restoring is faster than undoing step by step. Each agent response has a \u201cRestore this version\u201d button. Click it to roll back to that point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edit a previous prompt.<\/strong>&nbsp;Go back to any earlier message and edit it. Macaly rewinds the project to that moment and rebuilds it from your updated prompt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start from a safe copy.<\/strong>&nbsp;Before making big changes, click \u201cDuplicate\u201d under any message. That way you always have a fallback to return to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, simply&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-open-a-support-enquiry\/\">raise a support request<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>from within your Online Control Panel or call us on&nbsp;<strong>0345 363 3633<\/strong>. Our customer Care team is here to help and ready to assist you with your enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your first website or app, built today You describe what you want in plain language, and Macaly builds it for you. Think of it like texting a very skilled developer who works instantly. \u200bBefore you start You don\u2019t need a detailed plan. 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