Durable
AI website builder that generates a small-business site in minutes.
Our verdict
Fastest route from no website to a decent one. Fine for a sole trader, but you'll outgrow it if SEO becomes a big lead source.
Best for: Tradies with no website yet
What it does
Durable is an AI website builder for small businesses. Describe your business and it generates a website you can edit, with a built-in CRM, bookings and AI credits for content.
AI features
- AI website generation
- AI content credits
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