Build a high traffic startup using AI, Webflow and Zapier

Join me as I chat with Omar Choudhry, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into how to build and scale directories. Omar shares his strategies and frameworks for how to use AI and SEO to build and scale cash flowing directories.Episode Timestamps00:00 Intro04:26 Overview of GuiltyChef.com06:56 The Power of Schema in SEO14:04 Traffic 18:07 Monetization Potential24:34 Overview of bestdubai.com32:09 Live Cooking Session: Building a Directory35:47 Using Apify for Data Scraping39:54 Using Claude for organizing information and data44:01 Setting Up Zapier for Automation55:26 Formatting data on Claude 1:06:42 Building a Comprehensive Directory1) First directory: GuilteyChef.com- AI-generated recipes from top restaurants- Went from 0 to 100k monthly visitors in 7 months- Built in ONE week as a side project- Already monetizing with $2.99 recipe packsKey insight: People want to recreate restaurant dishes at home2) Second directory: BestDubai.com- Bought domain for $1.2k (incredible deal)- Competing with TripAdvisor in just 30 days- AI-generated reviews & scores- Automated everythingSmart move: Added referral tags to outbound links = restaurants see traffic source3) The Tech Stack - Webflow for website- Zapier for automation- Claude AI for content- Apify for data scraping- Google Sheets as input- Python snippets for formattingNo coding experience needed!4) The Secret Sauce: Schema markupOmar uses AI to generate perfect schema for each pageWhy it matters:- Helps Google understand content- Gets rich snippets in search- Ranks above established sites- Most competitors do this wrong5) The Process:1. Get place ID from Google Maps2. Scrape data using Appify3. Format data for Claude4. Generate content with AI5. Push to Webflow CMS6. Auto-generate everythingOne place ID = complete page with images, content & SEO6) Monetization strategies:- Premium recipe packs- Restaurant partnerships- Ingredient affiliate links- Sponsored listings- Brand partnerships- Custom AI toolsPro tip: Let restaurants find YOU through analytics7) Key Learning:You can now compete with giants like TripAdvisor using:- Smart AI automation- Proper schema markup- Geographic targeting- Language optimization- Clean UX designBudget needed: Under $2k The future of directories is here. Time to build!Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideasLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND OMAR ON SOCIAL5 Day Sprint - Build with AI: https://www.skool.com/5-day-sprint/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/omarchoudhry/X/Twitter: https://x.com/OmarChoudhryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarchoudhry/?originalSubdomain=uk

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