Making Money with AI: Selling Websites to Local Businesses

Introduction

• Current trend: AI gold rush
• Strategy: Create and sell websites to local businesses
• Previous video with Justin Brooke discussed using Replet
• Today's focus: Step-by-step guide to setting up and selling websites

Steps to Create and Sell Websites

1. Finding Local Businesses

• Use Google to search for service businesses (e.g., CPAs, auto mechanics, landscaping)
• Aim for businesses with fewer reviews (less tech-savvy)
• Example: Searching for pool cleaners in Raleigh
• Look for businesses without a website or with outdated web presence

2. Building the Website with Replet

• Use Replet for website creation
• Start with a simple one-page design
• Utilize ChatGPT to refine prompts for Replet
• Essential sections: Hero, About, Services, Contact
• Optional: Use JotForm for non-functional contact forms

3. Reaching Out to Businesses

• Personalize outreach as a local designer
• Example: Message template for contacting business owners
• Focus on being local to gain trust

4. Customizing and Finalizing the Website

• Use Replet to build and refine the website
• Debug common issues, such as image errors
• Preview and ensure mobile responsiveness

5. Deploying the Website

• Use Replet's static pages for deployment
• Debug deployment issues with Replet's assistant
• Finalize domain linkage through services like NameCheep

6. Pricing and Revenue Strategy

• Charge an initial setup fee ($100-$500)
• Offer a monthly hosting/management fee ($20-$50)
• Consider affiliate programs for hosting if not handling it directly

Conclusion

• Send the finalized website link to potential clients
• Aim for recurring revenue through hosting and management
• Reminder: Simplify transactions with payment services like Stripe or PayPal
• Showcase completed project as a final step to entice purchase

Final Thoughts

• Encouragement to start building and selling
• Reminder of the potential for high returns with recurring revenue model
• Call for questions and interaction with the presenter