Using AI to build despite weak design, writing, and video skills
A 36-year-old solo digital hopeful started making more progress after using AI to cover weak skills. Earlier attempts included 4 sites, 1 project, 3 apps, and 2 books. Most of them technically launched, but they only made a few hundred dollars here and there, and 3 failed completely.
The bigger frustration was not just money; each project ran into missing skills such as design, video editing, and writing. Later, a friend helped build a small add-on for a project management tool. The first useful let people copy and paste columns and bookmark items, and the tool now does more.
The was built with AI, while the backend required paid help that felt costly.
Key points
- Earlier attempts included 4 sites, 1 project, 3 apps, and 2 books.
- Most launched in some form, but earnings stayed around a few hundred dollars, and 3 failed completely.
- The repeated blocker was missing skills in design, video editing, and writing.
- A small project management add-on began with copy-paste columns and bookmarking .
- The was built with AI, while the backend needed paid help.