With AI changing almost every online business, a lot of people are asking the same question...
What business model still makes sense in 2026?
The interesting thing is that AI hasn't replaced this business model—it has made it even better.
Instead of competing with AI, you're using it to build websites faster, create content more efficiently, automate repetitive tasks, and scale a business that solves a real-world problem: connecting local businesses with customers who are actively looking for their services.
The model is surprisingly simple:
- Build a small website for a local service business (no coding required)
- Generate enquiries from people searching for that service
- Pass those leads to a local business
- Get paid every month for the customers your website generates
It's one of the few online business models where AI acts as a competitive advantage rather than a threat.
Why I still recommend it
- AI helps you build and scale faster
- You own the digital assets you create
- Local businesses have real marketing budgets
- It's beginner-friendly and doesn't require advanced technical skills
- It works in virtually every town and across hundreds of industries
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts once you've seen it.