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It's weird that the interface seems to be a chatbot with a tiny text field that quizzes you on things. I would think it would be more effective if it went "hey, hand me all the documentation and stuff you have that describes your business" and then asked you clarifying questions at the end if necessary. I wonder if they tested something like that and the results were poor?


You would need some kind of mapping on what "documentation" maps to what kind of business. If I handed you a bunch of receipts and invoices ... would you know what my business was and how to market it?


> If I handed you a bunch of receipts and invoices ... would you know what my business was and how to market it?

...Yes?

Lmao, itemized cash flow is like the main thing to look at for in any business.

Edit: I just saw the other comment mention how most clients aren't interested in an itemized list of features that they might have no clue about. But a well trained ai generator wouldn't just spit those out directly, but instead translate those features into terms that are commonly used in other websites. If you've billing frequently for in-person consultation, then the marketing should focus on the high quality of tech-support. If you're talking about office supplies, then the website might not list scotch-tape and sticky notes, but focus on types of clients that buy those supplies.


I would think it would at least be able to get to clarifying questions. Businesses that buy millions in lumber are fundamentally different than businesses that buy millions in eggs, or that buy millions in legal and accounting services.


I mean, if you're my accountant, sure. I spend quite a bit of money on stuff that deals with my back-office (like office supplies) but my website has no need to reflect that. I spend quite a bit on infrastructure and software licenses, and yet again, my website has no need to reflect that. What I bill clients for might be interesting, but the line items are probably useless for potential clients because they mostly have no idea what they're looking for, yet. They just know they want software. I want a website that appeals to those potential clients. That's all. Further, most clients come from word-of-mouth, not by my website. My website just confirms that I'm legitimate... I think out of 15 years, only one client came from that lead form.


"hey, hand me all the documentation and stuff you have that describes your business"

You mean the hardest part of negotiating with clients? I'd guess they already have tons of data in their CMS and all they need is some guidance on categories and specifics like where the business is or is it dog friendly or not.




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