Tell HN: I'm making 1K USD per hour with AI

[anongoogleuser]

Former front-end web developer/vibe coder here. I've started using AI tools to streamline my workflow. I'm now able to create marketing websites in under 2 hours and charge $1k-$2k per site. My hourly earnings have increased to around $1k USD. Thought I'd share my experience with the community. AMA.

[arthurcolle]

You know how you can extend your career? By keeping these things close to the chest

[anongoogleuser]

TBH, I'm not afraid of competition. I think it's the best time to make money.

[arthurcolle]

good luck!

[anongoogleuser]

thanks!

[html5web]

That's impressive! What specific AI tools are you using to build these websites and how are you handling customization and client feedback?

[anongoogleuser]

I'm using combinations of Kiro.dev, Gemini, ChatGPT for image generation etc. I get client's feedback and use same tools for making any updates. Close to zero custom coding.

[mancerayder]

What's your hosting stack? Do you stick to one type? How are things maintained long-term?

[anongoogleuser]

Cloudflare workers, D1 for database.

[natch]

But… how many hours are billable? I guess you must have a good marketing site?

[anongoogleuser]

I'm not charging by hour, but per project. I have a marketing site, but I'm not getting new clients through my website. All of the new projects are through cold calling.

[Teknomadix]

So you do two websites over the course of a week. You must do cold calling and outreach to maintain that momentum. You are not making $1k/hr. You have a ~$50/hr side hustle before you've paid your ±35-45% taxes.

[ptole_my]

that's not terrible in many places. high chance the OP is not in the US

[dioko]

Are you just doing design by generating mockups in Gemini/ChatGPT?

[anongoogleuser]

No, I am not generating mockups. I am building live websites directly, following established brand guidelines.

[scamdrill]

How many sites are you doing per week?

[anongoogleuser]

I have a full time job, it's a side hustle, I do 1-2 websites per week.

[mehdizare]

How you find customers?

[anongoogleuser]

I found a niche that is not occupied, I call them directly.