AI-built niche directory site
| Startup cost | $0–$50 |
|---|---|
| Hours / week | ~5 |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Tools | Claude Code, Maps data, Vercel |
| First step to first customer | Pick one narrow niche and publish 50 genuinely useful listing pages. |
| Real proof | Reddit: ~5,000 visitors/month (commenters note low revenue — honest data point) ↗ Figures are self-reported by the linked source unless noted. |