Ep 180: Conversation with Raj Singh, the founder of Soloist.ai, an AI-powered website builder

00: 13 Meet Raj Singh & Soloist.ai

Meet Raj Singh, the founder of Soloist.ai, an AI-powered website builder targeted at small businesses and freelancers. Raj shares his background as a successful serial entrepreneur and how he developed an interest in simplifying website creation for non-technical users.

Here is a sample of a site created after our conversation: The Spot 2 Be Breakfast Restaurant. Take a look.

10:43 Soloist.ai’s Purpose and Unique Features

Unlike other website builders, Soloist.ai focuses on simplicity, eliminating design paralysis by limiting customization options and streamlining the site creation process. The platform, while free, is tailored for solopreneurs and small businesses needing a fast, functional web presence. Raj discusses Mozilla’s support for the project and Soloist’s AI capabilities, enabling users to build single-page sites quickly. The conversation also touches on Mozilla’s broader mission to avoid dark patterns and keep the product free from hidden fees, making it accessible to freelancers and small businesses.

39:13 Soloist's Future Directions and Local Marketing Challenges

We discuss the future of Soloist.ai and the challenges of digital marketing for local businesses. While keeping the website free, Raj explains plans for monetization through Mozilla’s ad network and potentially integrating tools like invoicing and CRM into the platform. The team addresses concerns about fraud, site security, and SEO strategies, with Raj considering features for long-term growth while maintaining simplicity. Emphasis is placed on the importance of local SEO and building trusted partnerships, ensuring Soloist’s continued utility for small businesses seeking to establish an online presence.