Vibe Coding – How I’m Building My SAAS Business With AI!
What is Vibe Coding?
Vibe coding is the process of using AI tools to build functional web apps, plugins, or utilities—without needing to be a professional programmer. You use smart prompting to guide the AI in generating working code that solves a problem or automates a task.
“Vibe coding is the art or the business of coding with AI tools. I’m using AI to help me program things.”
The term itself reflects a mindset shift. It’s not about writing every line of code manually—it’s about “vibing” with the tools, experimenting, and guiding AI until it delivers something useful.
How Vibe Coding Works
The process combines vision with AI prompting. The creator thinks of a tool or solution, breaks it down into small functions, and communicates that to platforms like Gemini or Claude. From there, AI handles most of the code writing.
“All you have to do is kind of oversee it, come up with the idea, and build a business around it.”
You don’t need to be an engineer or have a development team. What used to cost thousands now costs less than a Netflix subscription.
Platforms Used for Vibe Coding
Here’s a breakdown of some popular platforms:
| Platform | Use Case Examples | Quote from Speaker |
| Gemini | One-file tools, visual previews, fast execution | “This is my favorite coder. I love using Gemini.” |
| Claude | Code refinement, backup logic | “Claude catches what Gemini sometimes misses.” |
| Lovable | Large multi-page sites, multiple file outputs | “Lovable will create a big SEO site with multiple files.” |
| Bolt | React-based, more complex code | “Bolt would probably be really good for building an entire WordPress plugin.” |
| Manus AI | Debugging and suggestions | “Sometimes Manus times out, but it’s great for plugin checks.” |
| Grok | Power-user code assistance | “My programmer loves Grok. He absolutely loves using that.” |
Three Key Warnings of Vibe Coding
The Big Time Suck
“Most people struggle because they get distracted. They build tools, but they don’t know why they’re building them.”
Many aspiring creators burn months on unfinished projects that never launch. They over-focus on perfection and under-focus on validation.
“Perfection is the enemy of excellence.”
App Safety
“You don’t want any vulnerabilities. You don’t want anything that’s going to mess with stuff.”
Always get your app checked by someone who understands security. Even if AI writes 90% of your code, oversight is non-negotiable.
“Vibe coding can make mistakes, and if you don’t know what you’re looking for, that’s going to be a struggle.”
Data Rights
“If AI made it, do you actually own it?”
And worse:
“I just read a news report of a guy who was vibe coding and it deleted the whole database of the company he was working with.”
Avoid building tools that collect sensitive user data unless you’re working with legal and technical experts.
Prompting Strategies
Learn from Other Prompts
“I join a bunch of AI groups and just listen to what people say… You’re not copying; you’re learning distinctions.”
Study what others are doing. Gather prompt styles, test them, and remix them into something useful.
Coding Direct on Server
“I use dual monitors—on one screen I’ve got Gemini, on the other my CPanel file manager.”
Real-time editing with AI input is the fastest way to test and deploy small tools.
Find a Problem or Something You Can Make Easier
“People want things easier without thinking. That’s why AI sells.”
Start with specific problems and build focused tools. General tools are harder to market. Niche wins.
Make a Tool
“I made a background image tool. It wasn’t complicated. It made money.”
You don’t need to build the next Facebook. You need to build the next useful thing for a specific group.
Promote and Sell
“The proposition is simple: you get it for $17, and you don’t even need the big confusing AI tools.”
If your tool saves time or simplifies a painful process, your marketing can be just demonstration.
Top Skills for Vibe Coding in the Age of AI
Communication and Direction
“You’re going to need to learn how to talk to the AI. This can be taught, but I think it’s better learned by going and doing it.”
- Precise and Goal-Oriented Prompting
“Tell it what you want, why you want it, what you want it to do, and where you’re going to put it.”
Be clear, specific, and context-aware. Treat the AI like a partner—it needs direction.
- Problem Decomposition
“Instead of asking AI to build everything at once, break the project into small, manageable tasks.”
Don’t overload your prompt. Small, testable pieces get better results and faster fixes.
- Iterative Feedback and Questioning
“Vibe coding is a loop of generating, testing, and refining.”
Ask the AI, re-ask in a different way, and keep going until it works. Relentlessness is key.
Technical Oversight and Quality Control
“Even though AI handles the initial creation, human oversight is essential to ensure the product is stable and maintainable and secure.”
- Critical Code Evaluation
“You’ve got to be able to read and understand the code—or have someone who does.”
Don’t blindly trust the output. AI can miss crucial bugs or security flaws.
- Architectural Judgment
“I want the one thing that works. Laser focus on the one thing that works. Make it really good.”
Avoid bloated projects. Simple, efficient code wins.
- Security and Debugging Awareness
“Make sure you test, identify bugs, prompt it to check for issues, ask it over and over.”
Use multiple AIs (Gemini, Claude, Bolt) to review the same code from different angles.
Strategic and High-Level Thinking
“Vibe coding has put me in a different level of thinking… pushing limits of what I can code versus being stuck with what I know.”
- Product Vision and Innovation
“With doing the small work, you can focus on high-value activities.”
Every MVP (minimum viable product) teaches you something new. Let it evolve.
- Problem Finding
“You will need to be able to find product problems.”
Listen to your audience. Tools that solve tiny pains make massive impact.
- Rapid Learning and Adaptability
“This is not for the people who take forever to work. This is for people that are fast-paced.”
Set a timer. Move fast. If it doesn’t work today, fix it or scrap it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a coder to vibe code?
“I’m not a programmer. I don’t know coding that good at all. But I can build with AI.”
No, but you must learn how to guide AI and test what it produces.
Can I start with a small budget?
Yes. Many tools cost under $50/month total. You only need basic hosting and one or two AI subscriptions to start.
How do I know if my idea will work?
Test it. Sell while you build.
“Sell the thing as I’m making it.”
Should I hire a developer to review my code?
Yes—especially if your app touches user data or uses APIs.
Can I use vibe coding to promote affiliate links?
Absolutely.
“Sometimes you can make an AI tool just to promote affiliate offers. I do this all the time.”
Conclusion: Build With AI, But Think Like a Marketer
“You don’t need the best app. You need one that does one thing really well for one group of people.”
Vibe coding isn’t magic. It’s not instant riches. But it’s the fastest, leanest way to build a business tool in 2025. No need for a degree. No need for a developer team. All you need is a problem worth solving and the will to learn fast.
“This is about building a business—not just throwing something up there and hoping it works.”
Start small. Stay focused. Build for people you understand. As the speaker said:
“I would do this all day, every day, if that’s all I could do. It’s kind of fun.”
And now, it’s your turn.
I am excited