r/WebDeveloperJobs • u/Murky_Explanation_73 • 58m ago
I Made My First Million Selling AI Websites. Here's How I'd Start Again
If I had to start from zero today and build a business selling AI built websites, this is exactly how I'd approach it.
The biggest mistake I see beginners make is spending weeks learning how to build websites without actually trying to find customers.
I'd focus on sales from day one.
1. Pick an industry
Don't try to sell to everyone. Pick a few industries where businesses rely heavily on their websites.
Some examples are construction companies, cleaning companies, restaurants, dentists and real estate agencies.
Having a specific target market makes prospecting and selling much easier.
2. Find businesses with outdated websites
I wouldn't focus on businesses that don't have websites. I'd look for companies that already have one but could benefit from a redesign.
They already understand the value of having a website. You just need to show them how it could be better.
3. Automate your outreach
This is how I'd find potential customers at scale.
I'd use Swokei to find businesses, analyze their websites for issues with design, SEO, speed and mobile optimization, and turn those findings into personalized cold emails.
Connect your mailboxes, set up your campaigns and start reaching out.
4. Create website drafts using AI
When someone shows interest, get them on a call.
Before the meeting, spend around 30 minutes creating a redesigned version of their existing website using AI.
You don't need to build the entire thing. Just give them something visual that shows what their new website could look like.
5. Learn how to sell
This is probably the most important part.
Learn how to run sales calls, understand what the business needs and present your work properly.
Don't just sell a prettier website. Explain why the redesign is valuable to their business.
6. Charge properly and scale
I'd aim for $2,000–$5,000 per project when starting out, depending on the scope and quality of the work.
Once you have experience, testimonials and a portfolio, increase your prices.
Eventually, hire people to handle the actual website development so you can focus on finding clients and growing the business.
What I'd focus on
If I were starting tomorrow, I'd spend most of my time finding prospects, sending outreach, booking meetings and learning how to close deals.
Building websites is only one part of this business. Knowing how to consistently find customers and sell your services is what makes it profitable.
That's where I'd put my attention from day one.