# AI-built niche directory sites

The operator uses scraping tools and an AI coding assistant to build a listing site for a niche, then monetizes through leads, ads, affiliate links or listings. One example was a luxury restroom trailer directory.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Directories and marketplaces | 58% (low) |
| Earns from | Ads | 44% (low) |
| Startup cost (estimate) | $100 to $1k | 48% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | Hands-off | 86% |
| Where | Online | 99% |
| Coding | Needs coding | 65% |

Owner-reported (not verified): First directory reached 90K monthly visitors and up to $3,000 a month; another built in 4 days for under $250.

Source: [The Most Hands-Off $150K Side Hustle Nobody Talks About (Ep. #346)](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-koerner-office-busines-122703944/episode/the-most-hands-off-150k-side-hustle-nobody-talks-about-ep-346-348250271/), The Koerner Office, Frey Chu, with Chris Koerner
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/ai-built-niche-directory-sites-6c7997

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