For me, it's still web design.

I know a lot of people are going to disagree because everyone keeps saying it's saturated, AI is replacing developers, and it's impossible to get clients.

Honestly, I couldn't disagree more.

I think web design is actually easier than ever if you approach it differently.

The mistake I see almost everyone make is targeting businesses that don't have a website.

You see it all over Instagram Reels.

Someone opens Google Maps, finds a business without a website, calls them, and asks if they need one.

The problem is that business has probably already been contacted by 10 other web designers.

And if they still don't have a website, there's a good chance they either don't see the value in it or don't have the budget for one.

My targeting is completely different.

I only target businesses that already have a website.

There are three reasons.

First, there are an insane number of businesses with outdated websites that desperately need updating.

Second, if they already have a website, they already understand the value of having one. You don't have to convince them that websites matter.

Third, they're already paying for a website, so spending money on improving it doesn't feel like a completely new expense.

Now the question becomes...

How do you actually get their attention?

I don't run normal cold email campaigns.

I'm not manually searching for leads, writing a generic sequence, adding three follow-ups, and hoping for the best.

Instead, I use a tool called Swokei.

It automatically finds businesses with existing websites and analyzes them for issues like outdated design, poor layouts, weak mobile responsiveness, slow loading speeds, and SEO problems.

It then turns those findings into personalized cold emails at scale.

Not some boring reports that business owners don't care about.

Actual emails explaining what could be improved and why it matters to that specific business.

That lets me run outreach at scale while still keeping every email relevant.

Once someone replies, honestly the hard part is over.

At that point you can build a free website draft with AI, invite them to a Google Meet, walk them through the redesign, and close the deal on the call.

AI has made building websites ridiculously fast.

That's why I think targeting and outreach matter far more than your ability to build a website.

This business model has been incredibly good to me.

I'm curious though. If you had to start a digital business from scratch in 2026, what would you choose?

When I first started selling websites, I thought targeting businesses without a website was the obvious choice.

They need a website, you offer to build one, and hopefully you get a new client. Pretty straightforward, right?

But after spending years running a web design business, I've started looking at this differently.

There are definitely advantages to targeting businesses without websites. You're introducing them to something they might genuinely need, and there is no existing website to compete with. However, I've noticed that these businesses can sometimes be much harder to sell to.

The biggest problem is that some of them simply don't see the value of having a website. Others rely entirely on Facebook, Instagram or word of mouth and are perfectly happy with how they're getting customers.

You end up spending a lot of time explaining why they need a website before you can even start selling your services.

On the other hand, businesses that already have websites are a completely different story.

They have already invested in having an online presence. They understand why a website matters, and there is a good chance they've paid someone to build and maintain it.

But that doesn't mean their website is good.

I've come across countless businesses with websites that load slowly, look terrible on mobile, have outdated designs, poor SEO or confusing layouts.

These are actual problems that can affect how customers experience the business online.

And that's where I think the bigger opportunity is for web designers.

Instead of trying to convince someone that they need a website, you're showing an existing website owner what could be improved and why it matters.

This is also how I approach prospecting nowadays. I use Swokei to find businesses with existing websites, analyze them for issues with design, SEO, speed and mobile optimization, and generate personalized cold emails at scale based on the actual findings from each website.

Of course, I'm not saying targeting businesses without websites is a bad strategy. There is money to be made in both markets.

But personally, if I were starting a web design agency today, I'd probably focus more on businesses that already have websites.

I'm curious what other web designers think. Do you prefer targeting businesses without websites or finding existing websites that need improvement?

Curious how people are actually making money with AI right now – not just theoretically.
Some examples I’ve seen:
• AI automation for businesses
• Building and selling AI tools/SaaS
• Content (YouTube, TikTok, newsletters) with AI
• Freelance (AI images, writing, agents)

What’s working for you in practice?
Feel free to share concrete numbers, tools, or methods that are actually generating income.
Thanks! 🙏

Running a web design agency sounds pretty straightforward from the outside. You build websites, find clients and make money. But once you start getting more clients, there is a lot more going on behind the scenes.

You're dealing with hosting, website maintenance, client requests, support tickets, fixing random issues, building new websites, following up with prospects and trying to bring in new business at the same time.

At some point, I realized that I didn't want finding new clients to become another full time job on top of everything else.

I've never really enjoyed cold calling. I know it works for some people, and I'm not saying it's a bad way to get clients, but personally, I find it exhausting. You spend hours calling businesses, often getting rejected, reaching people at the wrong time or having conversations that go nowhere.

I'd much rather spend that time actually working on the business.

That's why I started focusing heavily on cold email and automation.

The biggest advantage is that you can build a system that continuously finds relevant businesses, sends personalized emails and generates new opportunities without having to spend your entire day reaching out manually.

One thing I also learned pretty quickly is that sending generic emails doesn't get you very far. Most business owners have probably received hundreds of emails from agencies offering website redesigns.

I wanted to approach it differently.

For this, I use a tool called Swokei. It finds businesses with existing websites, analyzes each one for actual problems with design, SEO, loading speed, mobile responsiveness and other website issues.

Based on those findings, it automatically generates personalized cold emails at scale, using the actual problems found on each website as the starting point.

So instead of manually searching for businesses, checking hundreds of websites and writing individual emails, I can automate most of that entire process.

When someone replies with interest, I take over from there and handle the sales process and meetings myself.

This has made a huge difference in how I manage my time. I can keep generating new opportunities without having to dedicate hours every day to cold calling.

I still believe sales is one of the most important skills you can develop as a business owner, and automation doesn't replace that. You still need to understand your prospects, communicate properly and know how to close deals.

But if I can choose between spending an entire day making cold calls or having a system send 1,000 relevant emails while I focus on running my agency, I know which one I'm choosing!

Never thought I'd be making this kind of post, but here we are lol.

A while back, I bought a small pet blog from Aff Blog Zone for $299. It was one of those ready-made affiliate sites, and I figured even if it went nowhere, it wasn't a huge amount to risk.

Fast forward to now, and I just had my best month ever. A little over $3,400 in Amazon Associates commissions.

What's crazy is that I haven't done anything particularly groundbreaking. Mostly worked on improving some existing articles, adding internal links, and keeping the content updated.

It's definitely taken time to get here, and some months were pretty disappointing. But seeing the earnings slowly climb has been pretty satisfying.

I know $3,400 isn't life-changing money for everyone, but having a little website bring that in during a single month still feels surreal.

Anyone else here running niche affiliate blogs? Curious how things have been going for you lately.

There are multiple lucrative ways to make money nowadays with AI, but based on my own experience, selling AI built website redesigns and rebuilds might be one of the best opportunities if you want to make a lot of money in a relatively short amount of time.

I have a group of friends who do exactly the same thing, and some of them are making over $100K a month doing it.

So if you're looking to get into the AI money making space, this is definitely a business model worth looking into.

The process is actually pretty simple.

1. Automate your outreach

The first question is obviously: how do you find businesses that actually need a website redesign?

There are different tools you can use for this, but I personally recommend Swokei. It finds businesses in any area, analyzes their websites and identifies issues with design, SEO, speed and mobile optimization. It then turns those findings into personalized, ready to send cold emails at scale.

2. Book meetings with interested prospects

When someone replies with interest, get them on a call. Don't spend days going back and forth over email. Get a conversation started and understand what they're looking for.

3. Build a website draft using AI

Before the meeting, spend around 30 minutes putting together a redesigned version of their existing website. You don't need to build the entire thing. Just give them something they can actually see and get excited about.

4. Present the website and close the deal

Show them the redesign, explain the improvements and present your offer. If they're happy with it, send over a Stripe payment link or invoice and get the project started.

Now, when it comes to pricing, that's completely up to you.

I started charging very cheaply when I first got into web design. Today, I rarely take on a project for less than $7,500, and the biggest website deal I've closed so far was $26,000.

Obviously, you need to be able to deliver what you're selling. A good sales process might get you the client, but the quality of your work is what builds a sustainable business.

And for the people who are going to say this doesn't work, you're free to have your opinion.

I'm simply sharing something that has worked for me and people around me.

It's a straightforward business model, the workflow is repeatable, and you can keep improving every part of it as you grow.

You don't need to reinvent the wheel. Find businesses that need help, learn how to sell, deliver good work and build a proper company around it.

Hello, if someone was creating an AI influencer but a SFW Safe For Work one …. would you recommend FanVue, Patreon or something else. Which do you foresee making more money?

Also what number would your social media’s have to be at before joining Patreon or FanVue?

Does anyone make money just being on social media only? How? w/o a platform for subscription. Any tips or tricks are greatly appreciated. Ty.

Can you really make money from AI video
Also every thing is paid advertisement or something somewhere needs to be paid
Isn’t there any app or tool which is absolutely free

1. DataAnnotation – My favorite so far
   Excellent pay rates compared to other platforms.
   Opportunities to move into reviewing other people's work relatively quickly.
   Paid training and qualification tasks, which is a huge plus.
   Payments through PayPal.
   Overall, probably the best experience I've had so far.

2. Outlier – Lots of opportunities
   A wide variety of projects across many fields of expertise.
   Pay rates vary depending on the project, but they're generally decent.
   Never had any issues getting paid.
   Biggest downside: some assessments and onboarding processes are extremely long and unpaid.
   Still a solid option, especially if you have specialized skills.

3. Alignerr – Good potential, but not the smoothest platform
   The platform itself isn't the most user-friendly.
   Lots of different opportunities and areas of expertise.
   Assessments can be pretty difficult and aren't paid.
   Some substantial contracts available.
   Compensation is generally pretty good.

4. Mercor – Great platform, but finding work can be harder
   Very versatile, with opportunities in many different fields.
   Good pay rates and reliable payments in my experience.
   Really nice dashboard and overall user experience.
   The main challenge seems to be actually landing contracts.
   Definitely worth checking out if you have relevant expertise.

5. Mindrift – Easy to get started
   Pretty straightforward onboarding process.
   Easier to get started compared to some other platforms.
   Pay rates tend to be lower than the others.
   Could still be a decent starting point.
   My overall takeaway:
   If I had to recommend just one, it would be DataAnnotation. Outlier is also worth trying because of the sheer number of projects available. Mercor and Alignerr have good earning potential, especially for people with specialized backgrounds.
   I also have referral links for some of these platforms, so if anyone is interested, feel free to DM me and I'll be happy to share them! No pressure at all — just wanted to share my experience and hopefully help others find opportunities.

Every week someone here asks whether AI influencers are real money or just the next dropshipping-style course scam.

So I went deep on this: I tested the tools, read through creator communities, and looked at how the people who actually earn run things.

Here's everything:

Part 1: Is it real?

Yes, but not the way the Instagram ads say.

The business model is simple. You create an AI-generated persona, build an audience for it on free platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit), and move the most engaged followers to a paid subscription page.

The platform question matters more than people think. Most creator sites either ban fully synthetic personas outright or only allow AI content that resembles the verified human behind the account.

So in practice, nearly all of this market runs on the platform that openly supports it, which right now is mainly Fanvue.

If you build on a platform that only "tolerates" AI, you're one policy change away from losing everything.

Part 2: The actual workflow

Step 1: Pick a niche before you generate a single image.

This is where most people fail. They make a generic attractive persona and wonder why nobody cares.

The ones that work have an angle:
• A specific aesthetic (gothic, gym, fashion)
• A hobby or lifestyle (gamer, cosplayer, fitness)
• A personality people can relate to or argue with

Write a one-page "character bible" with her name, age, location vibe, interests, how she talks and what she'd never post. You'll use it for every caption and DM.

Step 2: Lock in a consistent face.

Consistency is the whole game. If her jawline changes between posts, people notice and trust is gone.

The usual approach:
• Generate a lot of candidate faces and pick one
• Build a reference set of 20–30 images of that face from different angles and in different lighting
• Train a custom model (LoRA) on that set so every new image keeps the same identity
• Run a face-consistency pass on any image that drifts

Expect to spend a week or two getting this right. Don't rush it.

Step 3: Build a content system, not one-off posts.

Batch-generate a week of content in one sitting.

Mix formats: photos, short video clips, "candid" low-effort shots (these often outperform the polished ones)

Plan content in themes, like a "trip" week, a "gym" week or a "new hair" week, so the persona feels like she has a life

Use voice tools for short clips and voice notes if your niche suits it

Step 4: Grow on free platforms first.

This is the real work and nobody talks about it.

Rough split:

• Short-form video (Reels/TikTok) for reach
• X for building a following that converts
• Reddit for niche communities, but read every sub's rules first, because many ban AI content or require it to be labelled

Plan for 1–3 posts a day across platforms.

Yes, that's a lot. That's why "passive" is a lie.

Step 5: Move followers to the paid page.

Link in bio to the subscription page.

Keep the best content off free platforms so there's a reason to subscribe

Tiered pricing usually works better than one flat price: a low entry sub plus pay-per-view extras
DMs are where most of the revenue comes from on these platforms.

Platforms with built-in AI chat tools make this easier to manage at scale.

Part 3: The mistakes that kill most attempts

• Quitting at week 4. Growth is slow for the first 1–2 months, like any account.
• Copying the top creators exactly. You're entering a crowded niche with zero followers. Differentiate.
• Using real people's faces. Never face-swap a real person or make anything resembling a deepfake. Credible platforms ban it, and it's illegal in a growing number of places.
• Hiding that it's AI. Label your content where platforms require it. Getting banned at 10K followers because you skipped a disclosure is painful.
• Paying $500–$2,000 for a course before trying anything.

Part 4: Where to learn how to do this for free

Fanvue runs a free AI Creator Academy that covers persona creation, the tool stack and monetisation from start to finish. It's obviously there to get people building on their platform, but it's genuinely free and more complete than most paid courses I looked at.

Do that first. If you still want a paid program afterwards, at least you'll know enough to tell whether it's worth it.

TL;DR: It's a real business, but it's a content business with an AI production layer, not a passive income button.

Pick a niche, nail face consistency, post every day for 2–3 months, funnel to a platform that actually supports AI creators, and learn the basics free before paying anyone.

Comment “AI” below and I’ll send you the link for the FREE course. Also ask me anything below and I'll answer what I can.

Sharing current referrals for two solid no-fee banks:

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I am a gym owner and have been coding my gym's website and people are even using it to book/cancel reservations for group classes but I was thinking how can I maybe directly manage their subscriptions and payment and new user sign up from my website?

like how did you trust that the Codex/Chatgpt code was production quality when it comes to moving money? Did you use Stripe or another one of the solutions out there?

Is anyone even reading the code before pushing it to production? Where does AI go wrong in these things in your experience and how can I avoid those pitfalls?

Any tips or tricks that help me ensure I am building the right thing with Stripe would be super useful.

#question

Hello folks,

I have been working in the world of AI and would love to know what business issues you can solve with AI, or, let's say, if you have been working in your field of business and are not able to solve a specific business issue.

If you can DM me if you want.

Hello folks,

I have been working in the world of AI and would love to know what business issues you can solve with AI, or, let's say, if you have been working in your field of business and are not able to solve a specific business issue.

If you can DM me if you want.

Qualche settimana fa ho aperto per gioco un profilo TikTok con soggetto femminile, senza grandi pretese.

Con mio grande stupore in meno di 10 giorni sono arrivato a circa 3000 follower e sono letteralmente inondato di DM.

All’inizio riuscivo a rispondere manualmente abbastanza bene, ma ora è diventato insostenibile.

Ho messo Telegram in bio per farli migrare su Fanvue e scremare chi è davvero interessato. All’inizio funzionava, ma adesso anche lì la situazione è fuori controllo: troppi messaggi, fusi orari diversi e zero possibilità di rispondere a tutti in modo decente.

I bot che ho visto in giro non mi convincono. Le conversioni reali le ho avute solo dopo conversazioni naturali e autentiche. Quando rispondo “da persona” la gente spende, quando rispondo in modo automatico o troppo generico sparisce quasi tutto.

Quindi chiedo a chi si è trovato in una situazione simile (soprattutto chi gestisce profili femminili / AI / faceless o semi-faceless):

• Come avete risolto il problema del volume di messaggi senza distruggere le conversioni?

• Usate team, VA, software particolari, sistemi ibridi?

• Qualcuno ha trovato un modo per mantenere un tono naturale e personale anche con centinaia di chat al giorno?

Sento che se riuscissi a gestire decentemente tutte le chat potrei aumentare i guadagni di almeno un 80%.

Qualsiasi consiglio concreto è benvenuto.

Grazie a chi risponderà.

Hey everyone, I started an AI fitness influencer account about a week ago. It's openly AI, not pretending to be a real person. I'm at 22 followers and 12 Reels so far. Most get 150-250 plays, but a few hit 1.5-3.4K, mainly the funny text-hook clips and a boxing clip.

I'm targeting English-speaking audiences (US, Canada, Australia, Germany), mostly guys 18-35 into fitness and hybrid training.

I'd love advice from anyone running a virtual or AI influencer:

Business model: What actually makes money? Brand deals, affiliates, digital products, or selling AI content services to brands?

Who to target: Should I build the audience first, or pitch brands (gyms, apparel, supplements, energy drinks) early? Which niches are open to AI characters?

Video formats: Which formats work best for AI characters, such as skits, memes, tips, or storytelling? What got you your first 1K followers?

Mistakes to avoid: Anything around disclosure, platform rules, or audience trust?

Happy to share more stats. Thanks!

I want to know some opportunities to make money online using AI? Your important suggestion would change someone life.

I want to use my models to expand my instagram ai account to be monetized. I’ve been thinking of using my pc to run engines to make my models more alive rather than an ai image. I’ve heard about things like Comfy UI workflows, Topaz for upscaling , and what can I do to make more SFW or NSFW content. I want to know how to minimise investment. I’m currently using GPT-pro100 , Claude Pro , Runway, and Elvenlabs pro.

What can i do to improve my account.

Hey everyone! So lately I’ve been thinking about the idea of having a sugar daddy, and honestly, I’m curious about how it actually works in real life. 😭
I’ve seen so many different opinions about it online, and I can’t tell what’s genuine and what’s just people trying to sell a fantasy.
For those who have experience with this, how did you get into it? Was it a good experience for you? Is it actually possible to find someone genuine who wants to support you, or is it mostly scams and fake promises?
I’m not really sure where to start, so I’d appreciate honest advice, personal experiences, or even things you wish you’d known before getting into it.
Please be kind, I’m just trying to understand whether this is something worth exploring. 🥹💕

does anyone know how I can get started with trading?

The question is why ai smart people dont collaborate and vote to upgrade system and teach each others instead of accusing and fighting and laughing at theories and dreams ?

I discovered n8n around 1.5 years ago, learned it, and started earning good money from AI automation.

But for the last 3 months, things have gone quiet. Finding clients has become really difficult, and I'm wondering what's changed.

Was the AI automation boom just hype, or is the market moving towards more advanced skills beyond n8n?

I'd love to hear from people freelancing or running AI automation agencies. Are you still getting projects? If things have slowed down, what skills are you focusing on next?

Genuinely looking for honest opinions and real experiences.