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Up In My Business
Up in My Business is hosted by Dr. Alexis Lancaster, PT, DPT, known as Lex Lancaster of Lex Lancaster Creative Co. Up In My Business gives health and wellness professionals an inside look at all things tech, business, and Lex's life as a physical therapist turned digital operations expert. You’ll hear all about her lessons as a business owner, the ins and outs of tech for your business, and so much more. From SEO, websites, and email marketing to automations, launches, and copywriting, Lex has got you covered.
Up In My Business
Episode 181: Why AI-Built Websites Are a Trap
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Summary
In this episode, I'm getting real about the AI website problem. I break down why AI-built websites are a bad long-term investment for business owners, not because I'm biased as a website designer, but because they trap you into retainers, can't grow with you, and leave you unable to manage your own site. I also share a personal story about using AI as a brainstorming tool for a friend's website outside my niche and how I took that inspiration into Squarespace to actually build it out. At the end, I leave you with the key questions to ask before hiring anyone to design your website.
What I Talked About
- Why AI websites all look the same (and okay, I have a style too)
- AI-built sites aren't designed to grow with your business
- Why a stagnant website hurts your SEO
- Why all-in-one software is never the best option
- How clients get locked into retainers they never needed
- How I used AI as a brainstorming tool, then built the actual site in Squarespace
- The questions you should ask before hiring a website designer
Work with me + learn more!
- Looking for help with tech & software and want to get started on the right foot? I offer FREE discovery calls. Click here to book.
- Check out my website: Lex Lancaster Creative Co.
- Connect with me on Instagram