AI has changed how I work, but not what clients pay me for: a site that is fast, clear and built to last. Here is exactly where AI helps and where it does not.
Where AI saves real time
- Turning a rough brief into a first page structure in minutes.
- Drafting component boilerplate, tests and documentation.
- Cleaning up content, alt text and meta descriptions.
- Finding bugs and edge cases during review.
Where I never rely on it
Architecture, security, accessibility decisions and anything that touches payments or personal data stay with a human, and I review every line before it ships.
AI writes the first draft. The result is only as good as the person who reviews it.
My simple rule
- Small steps, always reviewed.
- Test before trust.
- The client owns clean, readable code.
Wrapping up
Used well, AI gives you a working preview sooner and leaves more budget for the details that make a website feel premium.