How to Build a Website Like nieuws.nl Using Cursor

A step-by-step guide for recreating a website similar to nieuws.nl using Cursor — based on real scan data.

Detected: Next.js(99% confidence)

Target builder: Cursor

Full build guide for nieuws.nl →Websites similar to nieuws.nl →All Cursor websites →

Preview of nieuws.nl

Technology Breakdown

What nieuws.nl uses today vs. what Cursor offers.

nieuws.nl — Detected Stack

Builder:Next.js

Hosting:Cloudflare

Technologies:Next.js, cdn:Cloudflare CDN, analytics:Google Tag Manager

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Cursor — What You'll Use

Builder:

CCursor

Category:ai coding

Website:cursor.com

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Note: nieuws.nl appears to use Next.js, not Cursor. This guide shows how to recreate a similar website using Cursor instead. View the Next.js guide instead →

Step-by-Step: Build with Cursor

Follow these steps to create a website similar to nieuws.nl using Cursor.

Create a Cursor account

Visit Cursor and sign up
Choose a template that matches the target layout
Use the free plan to prototype first

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Select and customize a template

Browse templates and select one closest to nieuws.nl's section layout. Adapt typography, colors, and imagery first.

Match font pairing and color palette to nieuws.nl
Adjust section order to match the target flow
Replace placeholder content with your own

Analyze nieuws.nl layout →

Recreate the core structure

Build out these sections: Blog / News.

Blog / News

Open build guide →

Connect domain and publish

Once your site is ready, connect your domain, set up redirects, and configure analytics.

Connect DNS in your builder settings
Enable analytics and SEO metadata
Test mobile and page speed before launch

Starter Prompt for Cursor

Copy this prompt and use it in Cursor to generate your first version. Adjust brand details as needed.

Build a content-heavy blog or publication inspired by nieuws.nl using Cursor.

Build this using Cursor's visual editor, starting from the closest template.

Required sections:
- Blog / News
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Clear CTAs and at least one trust/proof section

Output:
- Homepage layout plan
- Suggested section structure and copy direction
- Recommended components for this use case