My First Million

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Local Business Web Hosting Services

For: Local restaurants, shops, and service businesses without websites

Buildability

The Problem

Many local small businesses lack basic web presence but find existing solutions too complex or expensive, while web developers focus on complex projects

The Solution

Simple web hosting service creating basic WordPress websites for local businesses with ongoing hosting and maintenance

Why Now?

AI tools make website creation faster, local businesses increasingly need online presence post-COVID, market has moved away from serving simple needs

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Set up basic WordPress hosting infrastructure

Day 2

Create 3 template designs for common business types

Day 3

Define service packages and pricing

Day 4

Visit 20 local businesses without websites

Day 5

Close first customer with basic site

How to Validate

Survey local businesses about current web presence satisfaction

Offer free website audit to businesses with poor sites

Test pricing sensitivity through direct sales conversations

Revenue Model

$50/month recurring for hosting, maintenance, and basic updates, plus setup fees

Competitive Moat

Local relationships and trust, ongoing maintenance dependency, switching costs for established sites

Risks to Consider

Low barriers to entry invite competitionCustomers may outgrow basic service needsRecurring revenue depends on ongoing relationship managementTechnology changes could disrupt simple hosting model

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