If you build websites for clients, AI is your secret weapon to profitability. Fixed-price projects that used to take 2 weeks can now be done in 3 days.
The AI Web Dev Stack
- Design: V0.dev (by Vercel) or other UI generators to get a Tailwind structure instantly.
- Logic: GitHub Copilot to autocomplete functions, API calls, and regex validation.
- Content: ChatGPT to fill the "Lorem Ipsum" with actual, relevant marketing copy for the client.
Ethical Considerations
Should you tell the client? Generally, clients pay for the result, not the hours. If you deliver a bug-free, high-performance website in record time, they are happy. Use the extra time to add value: better SEO, accessibility audits (which AI can also help with), and training videos.
The Future
Code is becoming a commodity. The value is in architecture and problem solving. Use AI to write the syntax so you can focus on the solution.