05/06/2026
AI website builders are genuinely impressive. They're fast, cheap, and they look decent at first glance.
But here's the honest truth from people who build websites for a living:
β AI is GREAT for: quick landing pages, validating an idea, side projects, placeholders while you build the real thing.
β AI struggles with: conversion-focused UX, accessibility, SEO structure, custom integrations, site speed under real traffic, and anything unique about YOUR business.
We use AI every day to work faster β wireframes, copy drafts, image generation. But 'faster' and 'replaces a strategist + designer + developer' are not the same thing.
This is part 1 of a short series. Follow along so you can make an informed call before you spend money.