How an AI Agent Landed Him a Website Redesign Gig
Slight_Role6664 · reddit · 2026-07-17
The author used Google Maps to find local businesses randomly, prioritizing shops with outdated or non-existent websites.
Instead of building from scratch manually, they used AI agents to generate a functional first draft, personalized it, and then contacted the business. Although most didn't reply, a few eventually paid for a website redesign.
This made him realize: many small businesses want to solve problems but can't afford traditional agency prices; for individuals, this remains an entry point with genuine market demand.
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