> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.avallon.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Build your first website with Avallon in minutes

## Create Your First Website

Follow these steps to build your first website with Avallon:

### Step 1: Sign Up

1. Go to [avallon.ca](https://avallon.ca)
2. Click "Start Building" or "Sign Up"
3. Create an account using email, Google, or GitHub

### Step 2: Generate Your Website

1. On the dashboard, click "New Website"
2. Describe your website in the prompt box. For example:
   * "A minimalist portfolio for a landscape photographer in Portland"
   * "A modern coffee shop website with menu and location"
   * "A SaaS product landing page with pricing"
3. Click "Generate Website"
4. Wait \~30 seconds for your website to be generated

### Step 3: Edit Your Website

Once generated, you can:

* **Use AI Assist**: Describe changes you want to make
* **Use Visual Editor**: Click any element to edit it directly
* **Switch Pages**: Navigate between pages using the page selector
* **Preview**: See your changes in real-time

### Step 4: Publish

1. Click the "Publish" button in the top right
2. Your website will be deployed to a preview URL
3. Optionally, connect a custom domain in Settings

## Example Prompts

Here are some example prompts to get you started:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Portfolio Website">
    ```
    A minimalist portfolio website for a graphic designer. Include an about page, portfolio gallery, services page, and contact form. Use a modern, clean design with bold typography.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Business Website">
    ```
    A professional website for a local law firm. Include pages for practice areas, attorney profiles, testimonials, and contact information. Use a professional blue and white color scheme.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="E-commerce Store">
    ```
    An online store for handmade jewelry. Include product pages, shopping cart, checkout, and about page. Use an elegant, feminine design with soft colors.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Restaurant Website">
    ```
    A restaurant website for an Italian bistro. Include menu, reservations, location, and about page. Use warm colors and food photography.
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

* Learn about [website generation](/essentials/website-generation)
* Explore the [visual editor](/essentials/visual-editor)
* Set up [custom domains](/essentials/custom-domains)
* Check out [AI Assist](/ai-tools/ai-assist)