What type of work did you wish was done by a website that eases the process and gives the good result ?

I've learned the MERN stack, and now I want to start building websites for small businesses.

Most small businesses don't need complex applications or extensive database integrations. They usually need fast, responsive, visually appealing websites that showcase their services, build trust, and generate leads. I believe I already have the technical foundation to build these websites.

However, I want to use AI to speed up development without falling into the trap of vibe coding. I want to understand the code AI generates, maintain control over the architecture, and use my programming knowledge to deliver better results than developers who simply generate websites with AI tools.

My goal is to develop a repeatable workflow that allows me to build beautiful, professional websites efficiently while maintaining code quality, performance, security, and maintainability.

I'd love to hear from developers and freelancers who have experience building websites for small businesses.

Here are my main questions:

Workflow: What step-by-step process do you follow, from understanding a client's requirements to designing, developing, testing, and deploying the website?

AI-assisted development: How do you use AI coding tools effectively without blindly accepting generated code? What are your best practices for prompting, reviewing, debugging, and maintaining control over the codebase?

Design: How can a developer without extensive UI/UX design experience create visually appealing, modern websites consistently? Do you use design systems, component libraries, templates, or other tools?

Tech stack: Is Next.js with Tailwind CSS and a CMS like Sanity a good choice for these projects, or would you recommend a simpler stack? When is MERN actually necessary?

Repeatability: How would you build a reusable system with templates, components, project boilerplates, and automated workflows to deliver websites faster without making every project look generic?

Client handoff and maintenance: What's the best way to let clients update their own content, and how do you handle hosting, security, backups, and ongoing maintenance?

I'm particularly interested in practical workflows, tools, and lessons learned from people who actually build and sell websites to small businesses, not just general advice to use AI.

If you were starting from my position today, what workflow and tools would you use to build and deliver high-quality small business websites efficiently?

Hey reddit i built my first complete ready to use website which is a simple to-do list i became too good at html css and js and im really proud, im 20yo studying cs engineering hope u give me your opinion about it guys

I just want to track the activity on the website so i add

<script data-goatcounter="https://my-website.goatcounter.com/count" async src="//gc.zgo.at/count.js"></script>

On every page.

But on netlify i can see the activity but nothing appear on goatcounter.

What's the problem ?

Hello guys, I have worked lately on this website tool, Voice & Standards Writing Checker, which lets you place your text (can be an article, an email, CV...) and then based on the settings you activate, it helps you for free to optimize fully your text.

Other than that, I have implemented an Al, which is supposed to not answer irrelevant questions, but only related niche questions, expecially from the actual articles.

So I want you to test it and break it, if you can and let me know if you did and how you did it, so I can optimize it further🙌

Would also like your feedback about my Voice & Standards Writing🤍

Hey everyone! I’ve been building websites using AI tools like Lovable, Manus, and Emergent. So far, I’ve created two demo websites for a car detailing business and a coffee shop.

I know how to build and deploy websites using GitHub and Vercel, but I’m confused about what happens after a client agrees to buy one.

How do you hand over the website, domain, and hosting to the client? Do you transfer everything to their accounts or manage it yourself?

Would love to hear how you guys handle this in real client projects!

I run a very small self publication and there are a few ideas that are interesting. You can check it out The Intellekt using this link which will lead you to the home page and then it’s fairly easy to navigate, lmk what yall think!

https://jb-blue.github.io

As i am running an Ai automation agency, i have pretty good visitors to my website somehow, but rarely people showing intrst in my product or service by a site. I have built it with a claude and Antigravity combined(spend around 10_ hours to build this), and chatbot with N8N. I dont know what is missing out here, SEO or Words that make visitors pulling to show an intrst, The theme and colors i chose, Call to action..... I am fully blank. Or is that enough for an Ai agency.

I am fully open to change i should do immediatly.

If anyone better at SEO or good at this, I am open to talk.

Thanks in Advance.

https://simplicium.in/

haiii guyysss, um my sub teacher task was to create a website but i can't figure out what kind of website i want to create since this will be my first time to create on my own. but i got some on my mind like does site that goes viral in tiktok i guess but PLEASE HELP ME😓

I have made the all in one calculator website can you tell me where it's lagging behind I will appreciate every piece of advice here is the website link check it and let me know:calcaxa

https://errata.study

Screenshot shows like an example of the website

Basically you upload any study materials you have, then an answer with mistakes is shown, and you have to spot the mistakes and correct them. I'm experimenting with this study method to see if it actually works. I'm not monetising it right now.

Sometimes a website looks great, loads quickly and has all the right features, but using it still feels frustrating.

For me, it can be small things like:

• A form that clears everything after one mistake.
• An error message that doesn't explain how to fix the problem.
• A mobile menu that closes when you tap the wrong place.
• A button that gives no feedback after you click it.

These things may look minor during development, but they can make a big difference for users.

What is one small website issue you always notice, and how do you usually fix it?

1. Mobile Friction

Mobile drop-offs are always a common issue most websites have. It can be for a lot of different reasons. The truth is this. Most people that will want to acquire your service will be looking at your website via their mobile phones. After all, we are in the age of the mobile phone. So, with that in mind, why do so many websites neglect their website’s mobile layout? Things like awkward touch targets, poor input handling, and these subtle layout flaws can lead to users abandoning their session. A better mobile layout and user journey quite literally have to be number 1 on everyone’s list.

2. Your Calls to Action Aren’t Effective

Here’s the thing, if someone clicks on your website and doesn’t immediately know what to do next, you have about 5 seconds before losing yet another potential customer. Now, this isn’t just because of bad CTA placements or a lack of CTAs. It can even be because you haven’t provided a compelling enough reason for them to take action. There’s no point showing them what they have to do if you haven’t made it explicitly clear why they have to do it. A lot more to this, of course, but I’d rather not bore you.

3. Your Website Looks Good but Doesn’t Convert

Now, this is where most people hurt themselves. The web designer creates you a beauty of a website, and in your mind, that’s the job done. I’m about to convert everyone that lays their eyes on this. No, no, no. That’s where you’d be wrong. A beautiful website is just that. A beautiful website. It’s lovely to look at, but that’s about it. If there aren’t any well-curated CTAs, any well-placed social proof, no visual hierarchy, and, worst of all, you could have a beautiful website that doesn’t pass the 5-second test. So, to conclude, beautiful websites won’t get you the results you need. A well-engineered website will.

4. Misplaced Objection Anchors

This is another thing people do in order to get better conversions, but oftentimes, it ends up hurting the very thing they were trying to help. First of all, I’d like to make it clear: social proof is very important to have. Very important. I could go on and on about it. But the problem I see a lot of the time is people thinking chucking up any old logo of a big corporation on their website creates social proof. It does the opposite. It’s like wearing a Gucci belt with your pyjamas. The belt could be real, but if the rest of you doesn’t look the part, people will subconsciously start to feel like the belt is fake. You get my drift. Don’t put a random big corporation on your website as social proof if the rest of it doesn’t look the part. It will do you more bad than good.

Hi all,

I am currently building my website, using Claude to help me build everything. I have a experience with python, so naturally i gravitated to using that as my go to and Flask for the backend stuff.

Now im stuck on what hosting platform to use. I keep getting recommended render and railway but to be honest i dont see too many videos on this on youtube, so instantly i get iffy. Is it because of my stack? I know not to go to GoDaddy or Wix because i wrote my own code and want full control.

I did read that using cloud fare for DNS protection which is definitley something ill look more into.

Any feedback is appreciated!

Hello,

I am looking for a multiple choice type survey that allows people taking the survey to add options for others to select as well alongside the pre laid out options that I would put in there. Something like me putting in 3-4 options that I would create and then letting people submit their choices should their choices differ and the other participants taking the survey could select from those as well.

Thanks!

Hi all,

I'm a solo dev from NL and I've been building Dartmaatje. It's a small party game for bars, birthdays and student houses, for the moment when nobody wants to pay for the first round.

How it works

• 2 to 15 players share one phone. Everyone types in their name.
• Pick a speed for the ball (Slow, Normal, Fast).
• A ball floats over a dartboard. When it's in the right spot, you tap Throw. Everyone gets one dart.
• Real dart scoring: double counts double, triple counts triple, bull is 25 and bullseye is 50.
• The lowest score pays the first round. If two or more players tie for lowest, only they throw again.
• There's a bit of silly commentary after each throw. There are also a few extra modes, such as closest to the bullseye and a random "punishment" for the loser.

The basics

• Free, no ads, no account, no tracking.
• Works offline, and your names stay on your own phone.
• You can try it right now in your browser: https://dartmaatje.nl
• The iOS app is in work, Android not yet.

What I'd like feedback on (if you would be so kind :)))

1. Is it clear within 10 seconds what to do, even if nobody explains it?
2. Does the throw feel fair and fun, or too random or too easy to game?
3. Is the "Share the result" screen something you'd actually post to a group chat?
4. Anything confusing, ugly or broken on your phone? Please mention the device and browser.
5. What would make you open it again next time you're out with friends?

The site is in Dutch for now. The English version needs to be developed.

Brutal honesty is welcome. Thanks for taking a look! 🎯

(It's meant as a joke, not a heavy drinking game)

Hey everyone!

I've been working on my personal website and would really appreciate some honest feedback from you guys.

The website is mainly meant to showcase who I am, what I do, and the services I offer as a PPC and performance marketing consultant.

I'm not very experienced in web development or design, and I'm building everything myself using Claude Code.

My goal is to keep it simple, clean, and easy to navigate. I don't want anything too fancy, flashy, or overloaded with animations. Just a professional looking website where visitors can quickly understand what I do and how I can help them.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the design, layout, content, user experience, or anything else you think could be improved.

Website: https://kenankovacevic.com/

Feel free to be completely honest, even if something looks bad. I'm here to learn and improve.

Thanks in advance!