Services · SmithBuilder

How I help

Three ways SmithBuilder makes a small business easier to run.

AI, used practically

AI for the busywork

Real AI that does the work, not a chatbot bolted on for show. I build the assistant, agent, or automation behind one specific result, with the option to run it privately so your data stays in-house.

Custom AI assistants and agents built around one specific job
Browser and app automation for repetitive web work
Document and data AI: search, summarize, extract, and route
Private, self-hosted models so sensitive data never leaves
AI content and media: copy, voiceover, and short video
Scheduled digests and reports, generated automatically
Human review and guardrails on everything

Websites that earn

Websites that sell

A site that turns visitors into customers: clear offer, clean path to contact or checkout, and the launch assets to actually get it seen.

Marketing and landing pages that convert
Local business and service websites
Shopify and ecommerce storefronts
Contact, booking, and lead-capture funnels
Conversion copy and content structure
App store listings, screenshots, and launch videos
SEO basics and analytics

Tools that fit

Apps, tools & automation

Custom software that replaces the spreadsheet-and-email chaos: lightweight, owned by you, and built to connect the systems you already use.

Web apps and customer portals
Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Internal dashboards and admin tools
Chrome extensions and browser tools
Calculators, intake, and utility tools
Automations that connect the tools you already use

Is this a fit?

Where I do my best work.

A great fit

Small business owners who want a working result they can use.
Service businesses that need a website that actually sells.
Teams drowning in repetitive admin that AI or a small tool could absorb.
Founders who need a prototype, dashboard, or extension shipped quickly.

Probably not me

Projects that really need a full in-house dev team on payroll.
Anyone shopping purely on price for a throwaway template.

Where to start

Suggested starting engagements.

Pricing is scoped per project after a short consult. Most clients start small and fixed-scope.

Website Sales Audit

Review of your current site, offer, customer path, mobile experience, SEO basics, and conversion gaps.

DeliverableA prioritized fix list plus an optional implementation scope.

AI Workflow Audit

We find the repeated workflows worth automating or augmenting, and where AI is and isn't worth it.

DeliverableA workflow map, tool recommendations, risk notes, and a first pilot proposal.

First Build Sprint

Fixed-scope implementation of one website, landing page, automation, or internal tool.

DeliverableA working first version plus handoff notes.

Ongoing Improvement

Maintenance, iteration, analytics, small automations, and content updates, after a successful first build.

DeliverableA steady hand on the systems you rely on.

Questions

Before you ask.

Do you only work in San Diego?

San Diego is home base and I love local work, but I also take remote clients across the US.

What does it cost?

Every project is scoped after a short consult, so the price matches the work. Most engagements start with a small, fixed-scope first build.

Is this an "AI agency"?

No. AI is one tool among several. If a plain website or a small script is the right answer, that is what you'll get.

Will I be able to run it without you?

Yes. Every build ends with training and documentation so you own it. A retainer is optional, never assumed.

Contact

Tell me what you're trying to fix.

Send a few details and I'll reply with whether I can help, a suggested first step, and what it would take. No pressure, no jargon.

Usually a reply within 1–2 business days.Prefer email? [email protected]San Diego, CA · San Diego + remote US

How SmithBuilder helps, and where to start.