I spent this past week building.

I’m shipping as fast as possible.

I’ll share my builds and what I’m learning (ping me back if you have ways to help me improve!)

A few months ago, I built a website as a “Saturday morning coffee project.”

The site is CPAsinAlabama.com

I found out that our board of accounting publicly provides a file of all the licensed CPAs (certified public accountants) in Alabama so I thought it would be interesting to see if I could build a directory site from it.

I have always wanted to build a directory site, but have never taken the time due to the amount of manual work it takes.

I was able to hand the CSV file to Claude Code and build out the site.

I’m using Firebase for the database, and the site is being hosted with Vercel.

I created the site and sort of forgot about it.

I checked back in a few months later, and I saw that it was being indexed by Google and gaining traction.

Once that happened, I began putting more attention and energy into it.

I added some guides.

I gave CPAs the ability to claim and upgrade their listing.

Then, a few weeks later, after seeing more Google Search Console data, I realized people around the state are actually searching for a CPA (duh) so I created an option for us to collect their info and we’ll connect them with a CPA.

We’ve already received 2 leads and I’m working on creating a relationship with a CPA firm that has offices around the state.

What’s next?

Well, I’m now on the hunt for affiliate programs where we can make a commission for referring the products or services.

And now I’m digging into data from the State of Florida and plan to launch a site for that state.

It’s even led me to launch the next “Saturday morning coffee project” called ContractorsinAlabama.

I’m a firm believer that you can’t have the full picture of what a project or business can be.

You have to start with a hypothesis.

Then launch.

Then adjust as you go.

So how can you use the directory website idea in your business?

Maybe you’re a chiropractor and you launch a niche site in your city or state with very targeted info.

Your company can be the main “sponsor” of the website.

The goal is to help folks find information and be helpful.

But if your company can provide info people are looking for, they’ll remember you.

And do business with you.

Last week, I showed you how I had the idea for a tool that helps make introductions.

You can read more about it here: Couldn't Sleep. Built This Tool Instead.

If you want to get a deep dive into watching how I work with Claude Code to build sites, this video is for you 👇

Other projects I’ll update over time (or provide future updates) include…

If I can help your business Erase Friction, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Until next time!