Build and Sell AI Websites + CRM to Local Contractors (Zite)

Start building with Zite here: https://zite.com Learn how to build and sell AI websites for local businesses using Zite. In this tutorial, we create a contractor website with a built-in CRM, lead capture form, and automation workflows. This step-by-step guide shows how to use AI to build full-stack business apps without coding, including database setup, workflows, and dashboards. Perfect for freelancers, agencies, and anyone looking to start an AI automation business. Topics covered: • AI website builder for small businesses • Build a CRM with AI • Lead generation websites for contractors • No-code AI tools for agencies • Automating client workflows • Zite tutorial for beginners Prompt: Create a complete web app solution for a local contractor business (electrician ) that includes a public website and a built-in CRM system for managing customer requests. The system should consist of two connected apps sharing the same database. APP 1 — Public Contractor Website This is the public-facing website where customers can learn about the contractor and submit service requests. Include the following pages and sections: • Home page with hero section, services overview, and call-to-action • Services page (electrical repair, installations, emergency service, inspections, etc.) • About page describing the contractor business • Contact / Request Service page with a form The Request Service form should collect: • Customer name • Phone number • Email • Address • Type of service needed • Description of the issue • Preferred appointment time • Urgency (normal / urgent / emergency) When the form is submitted: • A new record should be created in a shared database called Service Requests • Status should default to New Lead • Timestamp should be automatically saved • Contractor should receive an email notification about the new request APP 2 — Contractor CRM Dashboard Create a second internal app that acts as a simple CRM dashboard for the contractor. Access should require login, or access can be restricted to a whitelisted contractor email. Inside the dashboard, the contractor should be able to: View all incoming service requests in a table view similar to a spreadsheet. Each request record should include: • Customer name • Phone number • Email • Address • Service type • Description • Requested time • Lead status • Notes • Date created Include the ability to: • Change status (New Lead, Contacted, Scheduled, Completed, Closed) • Add notes to each request • Filter and sort requests • View request details in a clean UI DATABASE STRUCTURE Create a database called Service Requests with the following fields: • id • customer_name • phone • email • address • service_type • description • preferred_time • urgency • status • notes • created_at WORKFLOW AUTOMATION Create a workflow that runs when a new form submission occurs: • Trigger: Form submission on Request Service page • Action 1: Create record in Service Requests database • Action 2: Send email notification to contractor • Action 3: Mark request status as New Lead EMAIL NOTIFICATION Send an email to the contractor that includes: • Customer name • Phone • Service requested • Message/description • Link to open the request in the CRM dashboard EDITABLE WEBSITE CONTENT Because Zite allows visual editing, the contractor should be able to easily update: • Business hours • List of services • Contact information • Service descriptions DESIGN STYLE Create a clean modern contractor website design that is: • Mobile friendly • Simple and professional • Optimized for small local service businesses The goal is to demonstrate how freelancers or agencies can build and sell AI-powered websites with built-in CRMs for local contractors.