Keith Best reviewed the Lovable platform after seeing Mike’s video, noting its improvements since his last use. He built two sites, one taking three hours and the other half a day, using two thirds of his credits (33 credits per site). He compared Lovable to the Magic Page plugin, noting Lovable’s cost of £25 per month for 100 credits, while Magic Page offers unlimited sites for a similar price. Keith highlighted issues with Lovable’s schema errors, lack of automatic sitemap creation, and the need to manually update meta tags. Despite these drawbacks, he plans to continue using Lovable and will test its performance against Magic Page.
Action Items
- [ ] @Keith Best – Break down the Lovable workflow and capture reusable prompts so that you can consistently build websites to your desired specification using the tool.
- [ ] @Keith Best – Create training videos demonstrating how to use Lovable effectively for lead-generation sites once you have refined the prompt workflow.
- [ ] @Keith Best – Review the Lovable-generated interior painting service pages and add any missing factual content (such as key facts) to align them with the equivalent Magic Page plugin site.
Outline
Lovable Platform Overview and Initial Impressions
- Keith Best introduces the video, mentioning his previous experience with the Lovable platform and his initial impressions.
- He notes that the platform has improved significantly since his last use, creating a decent site with various features like videos and location maps.
- Keith discusses the potential for a plumber or blogger to build a site using Lovable, emphasizing its SEO capabilities.
- He compares the time it took to build two sites using Lovable, noting that the first site took three hours and the second took half a day.
Comparing Lovable with Magic Page Plugin
- Keith explores the possibility of using Lovable to build out his magic page sites and lead gen sites instead of the Magic Page plugin.
- He estimates that he could build a site in half a day, similar to the time it takes to build a full Magic Page plugin site from scratch.
- Keith mentions his basic Lovable subscription, the number of credits used, and the cost, comparing it to the Magic Page plugin.
- He highlights the limitations of Lovable, such as the need to create a sitemap manually and the lack of frequent asked questions (FAQ) sections.
Challenges with Lovable’s Schema and Meta Tags
- Keith discusses issues with Lovable’s schema, noting that it initially made mistakes on the homepage and service pages.
- He explains the process of correcting these errors, which cost credits and required multiple attempts.
- Keith expresses frustration with the platform’s inability to automatically create a sitemap and the need to manually update meta tags.
- He compares Lovable’s structure to HTML files, noting the complexity of finding and editing meta tags.
Final Thoughts and Future Plans
- Keith reiterates his mixed feelings about Lovable, acknowledging its improvements but noting the need for further development.
- He mentions a test he is conducting by building a Magic Page plugin site and a Lovable site simultaneously to compare performance.
- Keith plans to create videos to demonstrate how to use Lovable effectively, despite his reservations about relying on it for his business.
- He concludes by expressing his preference for WordPress and basic HTML for ease of editing and quick site building.
Enjoy!