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A transparent build journal

How to build a website?

I document my journey step by step: from the idea, through tech and content, to promotion and analytics. No BS – what works, what doesn't, and why.

The 'Do-It-Together-With-Me' System

This is my open build journal and complete 'do-it-together-with-me' framework — from domain setup to a live website. You'll find implementation notes, checklists, cost breakdowns, and proven templates. If you want to launch independently – you'll save thousands in agency fees and avoid costly mistakes.

Real implementation logs

No long theory — concrete setup steps and verified configs

Checklists & templates

Ready-to-use cheatsheets, calculators, and AI prompts

AI benchmark takeaways

What works, what fails and why — 100% transparently

Time & budget savings

Avoid trial and error using lessons from a 27-year IT career

About the author

Hi! I'm Paweł Domański

Senior Database Administrator & Project Creator (27+ years in IT)

With over 27 years of IT engineering experience (DexterLab, enterprise Oracle and SQL Server databases, cloud systems), I build and document every step of crafting a modern web presence: platform choice, architecture, AI workflows, SEO, automation, and analytics.

This project is a practical, 100% transparent roadmap – concrete figures, actual costs, battle-tested tools, and real lessons without fluff.

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Who is this for?

For founders, creators, and solopreneurs who want to build a high-performance website independently, saving thousands on agency markups.

If you value concrete numbers and proven templates over marketing hype — you will find a complete implementation system here.

What you'll learn:

  • How to pick a domain (€10–15/year) and fast hosting (€25–50/year)
  • How to build your site with modern tech stacks and AI copilots
  • How to implement technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, and cookie-free analytics
  • How to automate content publishing and email newsletters without hiring a dev

Latest posts

A systematic approach to documenting every aspect of building a website

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WordPress in the AI Era: How to Use It as a Headless CMS Backend

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TinaCMS vs WordPress: Lightweight Alternative Without MySQL
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TinaCMS vs WordPress: Lightweight Alternative Without MySQL

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Why Your Business Needs a Professional Website in 2026
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Why Your Business Needs a Professional Website in 2026

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Earning from Web Design: Realistic Rates & Myths in 2026
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Earning from Web Design: Realistic Rates & Myths in 2026

John heard that building websites was easy money. Reality proved otherwise. Discover realistic freelance rates, the biggest hurdles, and why landing your first paying client is much harder than building your first site.

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AI Website Automation: Agents, Webhooks & CI/CD in 2026
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AI Website Automation: Agents, Webhooks & CI/CD in 2026

GitHub Actions → Coolify → Directus → n8n → Claude Managed Agents. The complete website automation pipeline: zero-downtime CI/CD with automated rollbacks, 5-agent content generation, 6-hour Core Web Vitals audits, and SSL monitoring with copy-paste YAML configs.

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AI Websites in 2026: Capabilities & Builder Benchmarks
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13.07.2026

AI Websites in 2026: Capabilities & Builder Benchmarks

The AI website builder market has surpassed $3.24 billion. Discover what today's best tools can deliver – from layout generation and copywriting to automated SEO and the real limitations no one talks about.

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New Courses & Publications

Discover the latest books, guides and video courses that help you grow your online business on your own with the help of AI.

Video course: Praktyczny Kurs Budowy Stron z AI 2026
Video course

Praktyczny Kurs Budowy Stron z AI 2026

Kompletny kurs wideo budowania stron z użyciem narzędzi AI i nowoczesnych frameworków. Zapisz się na listę oczekujących i zyskaj 50% rabatu na start.

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Book: Nowy E-book o Stronach z AI w Przygotowaniu
Book

Nowy E-book o Stronach z AI w Przygotowaniu

Kolejny praktyczny e-book o tworzeniu i skalowaniu stron z AI jest w przygotowaniu. Zapisz się do bezpłatnego newslettera, aby odebrać zniżkę na premierę.

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Book: Magia Promptów 2.0: Ebook Pracy z AI
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Magia Promptów 2.0: Ebook Pracy z AI

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Key facts about building a website independently, exact costs, and leveraging AI tools.

Q1: Can I really build a website myself?

Yes. The 'do it together with me' system guides you from idea to a working website — without an agency and without a big budget. You don't need to know how to code.

Q2: How much does it cost to set up a website?

A domain is ~€10–15/year, hosting ~€25–50/year. Together, less than a single agency invoice. You'll find a concrete comparison on the Hosting page.

Q3: Can I use AI to build a website?

Yes. AI speeds up the work, but you need to know what you want — that's why we start with the fundamentals, not the tools.

Q4: Which platform — WordPress, a builder, or something with AI?

It depends on the goal. For a blog and growth — WordPress. For a quick landing page — a builder (e.g. Carrd). For full control — Astro/Next.js. You'll find a comparison on the Tools page.

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