Episode 181: Why AI-Built Websites Are a Trap
Summary
In this episode, I'm getting real about the AI website problem. I break down why AI-built websites are a bad long-term investment for business owners, not because I'm biased as a website designer, but because they trap you into retainers, can't grow with you, and leave you unable to manage your own site. I also share a personal story about using AI as a brainstorming tool for a friend's website outside my niche and how I took that inspiration into Squarespace to actually build it out. At the end, I leave you with the key questions to ask before hiring anyone to design your website.
What I Talked About
Why AI websites all look the same (and okay, I have a style too)
AI-built sites aren't designed to grow with your business
Why a stagnant website hurts your SEO
Why all-in-one software is never the best option
How clients get locked into retainers they never needed
How I used AI as a brainstorming tool, then built the actual site in Squarespace
The questions you should ask before hiring a website designer
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