AI Websites Plus Maintenance
AI-built websites for small businesses with a monthly maintenance retainer
Video published Aug 26, 2026 by Alicia Lyttle
Startup cost: Low startup cost (a Base44 builder plan, roughly a mid-tier subscription, plus Claude) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
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What It Is
You build websites for local businesses with an AI app builder (Base44), using Claude to turn the client's details into a clean build prompt, or letting the Claude Chrome extension drive the builder, test the site as a user and request fixes. Clients fill out a discovery form, and you charge a setup fee plus a monthly fee for hosting, small changes and check-ins.
The Pitch
The creator suggests charging $3,000-5,000 per site (or $997 one-page sites) and $500 a month for maintenance, so ten retainer clients add about $5,000 a month. She says every business needs a better website and that clients expect a maintenance fee.
Who It’s Best For
Someone organized who can network with local business owners and manage client requests.
The Truth (as we see it)
AI builders make first drafts fast, but clients still need custom domains, real photos, edits and reliable hosting, and sites built inside a proprietary builder can be hard to move. The $500-a-month retainer is an ambitious figure for small businesses. Selling is the main work. The creator earns credits or commissions on Base44 sign-ups and promotes her AI summit and consulting program.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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