AI has changed how websites get built. What used to take 8–12 weeks now takes 3–5 weeks with the same or better output quality — because AI handles the parts that used to eat time: initial design variants, copywriting drafts, code generation, and SEO optimization.
OTBDA uses AI-assisted design and development to build websites that look like they cost $15,000–$20,000 at a fraction of that timeline and price.
What "AI Website Design" Actually Means
Let's be specific about what AI does and doesn't do in our process.
What AI Does
- Generates multiple initial design directions from a brief in hours, not days
- Writes first-draft copy for every page based on your service descriptions and target audience
- Generates JSON-LD schema markup for SEO
- Writes optimized meta titles and descriptions for every page
- Generates and refines code for animations, interactive elements, and custom components
- Suggests internal linking structures based on your site architecture
What Humans Do
- Set the overall strategy and positioning
- Select and refine the design direction
- Edit and approve all copy
- Build the final site with proper performance optimization
- Test across devices and browsers
- Make the judgment calls AI can't
AI handles the first 60–70% of repetitive work. Skilled designers and developers handle the final 30–40% that determines quality. The result is faster without sacrificing craftsmanship.
Our AI Website Design Process
Week 1: Discovery and Strategy
We interview you about your business, customers, and goals. We research your competition and identify keyword opportunities. We define the site architecture — how many pages, what each one targets.
Week 2: AI-Assisted Design Concepts
We generate 3–4 distinct design directions using AI tools and custom design systems. You see real visual concepts, not wireframes. We refine based on your feedback.
Week 3: Content and Copy
AI generates first-draft copy for every page. Our team edits for accuracy, brand voice, and conversion optimization. You review and approve.
Weeks 4–5: Development and Launch
We build on WordPress or Next.js with performance optimization built in. Core Web Vitals tuning (LCP, CLS, INP), schema markup, and GA4 setup are all included.
What Every Site Includes
- Custom design (not a template)
- Mobile-first, fully responsive
- Core Web Vitals optimized (LCP under 2.5 seconds target)
- SEO-optimized pages (meta tags, heading structure, schema markup)
- Google Analytics 4 and Search Console setup
- AI-generated and human-edited copy
- 3 rounds of revision
- 30-day post-launch support
AI Website Pricing
| Package | What's Included | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | 5-page site, AI copy, SEO basics | $2,500 |
| Growth | 10-page site, blog setup, schema | $4,500 |
| Authority | 20+ pages, content strategy, local SEO | $8,500 |
Timeline is 3–5 weeks for all packages. Faster than any comparable agency using traditional methods.
FAQ: AI Website Design
Is an AI-designed website as good as a traditionally designed one?
When human skill is applied to the AI output, yes. The quality comes from the people reviewing, editing, and refining — AI produces faster raw material, not better raw material. An uncritically pasted AI design or copy would be worse than traditional methods. Our process doesn't work that way.
Will my website look like everyone else's AI site?
No. AI design tools generate from a brief that's specific to your business. With skilled art direction, the output is as distinctive as traditional design. The risk of generic output is in agencies that don't apply creative judgment to the AI's suggestions.
Do you handle hosting?
We recommend specific hosting and can set it up, but you own the hosting account. We don't charge monthly hosting fees — you pay the host directly (typically $20–$50/month for managed WordPress hosting).