Betty Genius AI lets you generate full applications or specific pages by describing what you want. The prompt — the text or input you provide — shapes the application's structure, data model, and visual design.
A well-crafted prompt is essential for turning your input into a useful, accurate result. This guide covers how to write clear prompts and how to use Betty Genius to generate pages and applications.
Generate new pages
How you start depends on the scope of what you're building.
If you need a single page, go to Pages and generate it directly from a prompt (or start from scratch).
In case you're building multiple pages or a full application — and want more control over the output before anything gets created — use the Modules section.
There, you’ll also work with prompts, plus a Requirements page that lets you define and review the app's structure first, then generate from that.
Create a single page
When you add a new page (Pages > +, or New page in the Pages overview), you can choose between Betty Genius and Classic page generation.
With Betty Genius selected, type your prompt in the input field and press Generate page. Betty Genius will build the page based on your description — this includes not just the front-end layout, but also any data models and actions your page requires.
Important! Betty Genius makes only additive changes to your data model and actions:
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Models — creates new data models when needed, reuses existing properties when they match your intent, and extends the data model by adding new properties. It never deletes or modifies existing ones.
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Actions — creates new actions if needed. It never alters existing actions.
To learn how layouts and widgets work as the backbone of your app, see Page layouts and widgets.
Once generated, you can edit the page directly — see Editing your pages with Betty Genius. The new page also appears in the Pages overview and quick menu.
Generate more pages (or a full application)
If you need more control before generating — or want to build multiple pages at once — use the Modules section. You'll find it above the Pages section in the builder bar.
Here you can write a prompt (or a set of prompts) that describes broader functionality across your app. Once ready, press Generate requirements. Betty Genius will produce a detailed requirements overview for your whole application.
To learn how requirements work, see Shaping your application requirements.
What makes a good prompt?
A prompt is your way of telling the AI what to build. To get high-quality results, you must move beyond vague requests.
The core formula:
Context + functionality + style = great result
- Context (who & why): Who is this for? What is the goal?
- Functionality (what): What specific features or data are required?
- Style (how): How should it look and feel?
Be specific about audience and purpose
Instead of a broad request, define the specific use case.
- Vague: "Make an HR app."
- Specific: "Create an employee portal to manage vacation requests."
Define key functionality
List what the users should be able to do. This helps the AI build the correct data models and user roles.
- Example: "Employees can submit and approve requests, and managers get a dashboard overview."
Practical example: weak vs. strong
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Prompt type |
Example text |
Result analysis |
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❌ Weak |
"Make a business app." |
Betty Genius won't know the industry, features, or data structure. You will get a generic template. |
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✅ Strong |
"Create a project management app for a small marketing agency. Team members can add new client projects, assign tasks, track deadlines, and share progress updates. Managers should have a dashboard to view the overall project status. The design should be clean and professional." |
This provides a clear roadmap. The AI knows to create models for Projects, Tasks, and Deadlines, and roles for Team Members and Managers. |
Use step-by-step instructions
Break complex pages into logical parts. This helps the AI structure the layout correctly.
- Example: "Create a landing page. Section 1: Hero banner with headline and call-to-action button. Section 2: Three columns showing product features. Section 3: Contact form with name, email, and message fields."
Define data binding
If the page needs to display dynamic data, state it clearly.
- Example: "Create a table showing recent orders connected to the CRM model."
Visual style and branding
You can guide the aesthetic of your app or page using text, URLs, or images.
Describe the look
Use descriptive adjectives to set the tone.
- “Modern, minimal design with clean typography.”
- “Corporate look with a dark blue theme.”
Use URLs for inspiration
If you admire the look of an existing website, you can include the URL in your prompt. Betty Genius will analyze the site and attempt to replicate the vibe and color palette.
- Example: “Use branding and styling similar to https://www.bettyblocks.com.”
Upload images (page generation)
For specific page layouts, you can upload images to guide the design:
- Wireframes: To match a specific structure.
- Brand Assets: Logos or screenshots to reflect a company's style.
- Tip: Combining an image upload with a text description often yields the most accurate results.
Summary checklist
Before you hit generate, run through this quick checklist:
- Purpose: Is the goal of the app/page clear?
- Audience: Did I mention who is using it (e.g., managers, customers)?
- Components: Did I list specific sections (e.g., navbar, hero, table)?
- Style: Did I define the look (via text, URL, or image)?
Common pitfalls to avoid
- Being too vague: "Make me a dashboard."
- Asking for too much at once: Keep prompts structured.
- Ignoring constraints: If you don't want a sidebar, explicitly say "No sidebar."
If you’d like a more in-depth walkthrough of Betty Genius, you can easily request it via this link: Request demo