How I Built a Directory of 150+ AI Tools
I spent 3 weeks testing every AI tool I could find. Here's what I learned.
The Truth About AI Tools
Most AI tools are ChatGPT wrappers.
They call the OpenAI API, add a nice UI, and charge $50/month.
Real AI tools:
- ChatGPT (OpenAI)
- Claude (Anthropic)
- Gemini (Google)
- Midjourney (independent)
- GitHub Copilot (Microsoft)
Everything else? Usually a wrapper.
What I Built
AI Tools Gems — a free directory of 150+ AI tools.
Features:
- Interactive quiz to find YOUR tool
- Cost calculator for your AI stack
- Side-by-side comparisons
- Free vs paid for every tool
Tech Stack
- Pure HTML/CSS/JS (no frameworks)
- GitHub Pages + Netlify
- 700+ backlinks from GitHub Gists
- 100 repos for domain authority
Results After 1 Week
- 39 pages live
- 700+ backlinks
- Google Search Console verified
- Indexed by Bing
What I Learned
- SEO takes time — Backlinks don't work overnight
- Free tools convert — People love free stuff
- Quizzes go viral — Interactive content gets shared
- Social media matters — Nobody clicks GitHub links
Try It
https://aitoolsgems.netlify.app/
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