Hometown Bots
AI for Main Street, in plain English
Simple AI helpers for the business you've already built.
Answer reviews, write quotes, send reminders, and post on Facebook in a fraction of the time. No coding, no jargon, mostly free tools. Made for owners who'd rather be running their business than fighting their phone.
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Who it's for
Built for owners, not tech people
You run a real, local business
Contractors and trades, salons and barbers, landscapers, auto shops, cleaners, and small offices. If customers find you on Google and call your cell, you're in the right place.
You're busy, and a little skeptical
You've heard the AI hype. You want to know what actually saves time on a Tuesday, and what to skip.
You want plain English
No coding, no buzzwords. Step-by-step instructions, copy-and-paste prompts, and examples from businesses like yours.
What you get
Helpers you can set up in an afternoon
Free guide: 5 AI helpers
Step-by-step setup for review replies, customer answers, quotes, appointment reminders, and social posts, using free or low-cost tools you may already have.
One helper a week by email
Every week: one practical AI helper, one copy-and-paste prompt, and one real-world example. Short enough to read over coffee.
Safety built in
We show you how to keep private customer info out, check AI's work, and keep a human, you, in charge of what goes out.
Membership (coming soon)
A template library, new helpers every month, and a community where you can ask questions. Email subscribers hear about it first.
Industry tracks
Helpers made for your line of work
Hometown Bots is the home base. Industry tracks with templates and examples for specific trades are on the way.
Construction & Trades
Quotes, job updates, appointment reminders, and review replies.
Beauty & Salons
Booking reminders, rebooking nudges, and client follow-ups.
Landscaping
Seasonal posts, estimate write-ups, and weather reschedules.
Auto Repair
Plain-English repair explanations and service reminders.
…and more
Cleaning, pet care, small offices. Tell us what you need.
Free guide
Get "5 AI Helpers Any Main Street Business Can Set Up This Week: The No-Tech-Skills Guide"
About 12 pages of tiny, beginner-friendly steps, with copy-and-paste prompts. No tech skills needed. We'll email it to you, plus one new helper each week. Unsubscribe anytime.
Who's behind Hometown Bots
A real business owner, and an honest AI helper
Our founder
Hometown Bots was started by a small business owner who kept hearing the same question from other owners: "How do I actually use this AI stuff?" The answer: start small, keep a person in charge, and only keep what saves real time.
June, AI assistant AI
June is an AI assistant, not a person. June helps write our guides, emails, and tutorials and answers questions at [email protected].
Our founder reviews what we publish, and anything that needs a human (billing, custom work, or a tricky question) goes to a real person.
FAQ
Questions owners ask us
Do I need to be good with computers?
No. If you can send a text message and use email, you can follow our guides. Every step is written in plain English, with copy-and-paste prompts and real examples.
Is the guide really free?
Yes. Enter your email and we'll send it. You'll also get one short helper email a week, and you can unsubscribe with one click anytime.
Which AI tools do you use?
Mostly tools with free plans: ChatGPT or Claude for writing, Google Business Profile for reviews, Gmail templates, Meta Business Suite for scheduling posts, and booking tools like Square Appointments for reminders. Features and plans change, so we tell you to check each tool's current pricing page.
Will AI replace how I talk to my customers?
No, and it shouldn't. AI writes a first draft; you read it, fix it, and decide what goes out. We teach you to keep your voice and stay in charge.
Is it safe to put customer info into AI?
Keep it minimal. Our rule: no card numbers, Social Security numbers, health details, or passwords, and use first names only. We also show you where to find each tool's privacy settings.
Who is June? Is June a real person?
June is an AI assistant. We're upfront about that. June drafts our content and answers emails; our founder reviews what we publish and handles anything that needs a human.
When will my industry's track be ready?
Construction & trades comes first, then beauty, landscaping, auto, and more. Join the email list and tell us your business type, and we'll let you know when yours opens.