How Designs By Dave O. Runs 160+ Sites Solo, With an AI Agent Watching the Servers on xCloud
- 10+ Servers managed with ease
- 160+ Sites powered from one dashboard
- 1 AI Agent (Clawbot) scanning servers daily
10+ Servers managed with ease
160+ Sites powered from one dashboard
What truly set the change apart wasn’t just the platform; it was finally having a hosting partner that taught me how to run it well. xCloud has been great for expansion.
David Oralevich, Chief Visionary Officer
Designs By Dave O.
- Website:
- designsbydaveo.com
- Industry:
- Digital Agency · Web, Marketing & AI Integration
- Location:
- Roslyn, New York, USA
About Designs By Dave O.
Designs By Dave O. is a full-service digital agency based in Roslyn, New York, specializing in web design, development, marketing, and AI integration. Under David Oralevich's leadership, the agency has grown to manage 160+ client websites across WordPress, Divi, and Shopify, all operated by David himself as a one-person operation.
What sets the agency apart is its bold push into AI infrastructure. As Co-Founder of an AI app marketplace launched in March 2026, David is bridging traditional web services with a new generation of AI-driven products.
But ambition needs a foundation. As the portfolio grew, the agency's old hosting setup turned into a bottleneck: expensive to expand, clunky to navigate, and far too complex for a solo operator to manage efficiently.
David needed infrastructure that worked for him, not against him. That's when he found xCloud.
The Challenges
Rising Costs, a Clunky Platform, and No One to Lean On
Before xCloud, David was running 160+ client sites entirely solo, and his hosting was actively slowing him down. Between bloated bills, a confusing interface, and zero meaningful guidance, he was spending more time fighting his infrastructure than growing his business.
Escalating Hosting Costs
Every new client site meant a bigger bill. For a solo operator reinvesting everything back into growth, rising hosting expenses cut straight into margins, turning expansion into a financial penalty instead of an opportunity.
The Platform Was Hard to Use
David summed up his previous hosting in two words: "too clunky." Simple tasks demanded too many clicks, navigation was confusing, and daily server management felt like a chore rather than a workflow. For someone managing hundreds of sites, a poor dashboard isn’t an inconvenience; it’s a productivity killer.
No Support to Rely On
His previous provider offered little to no guidance. Every server issue became a stressful guessing game, and without dependable expert help on call, client uptime and the agency's reputation were constantly exposed to risk.
The Solutions
Enterprise-Grade Hosting Without the Enterprise Complexity
When David switched to xCloud, the difference was immediate. What had been a daily struggle with clunky dashboards, climbing costs, and unsupported server management became a streamlined, reliable operation. xCloud didn’t just patch the problems; it handed him the tools and the confidence to scale even further.
Support That Educates, Not Just Resolves
For David, this was the single most valuable feature. The xCloud team does not just resolve tickets; they explain what went wrong and how to handle it next time. As David puts it: "They are always there as I don’t know much about hosting. They taught me a lot." For a solo operator, support that works like mentorship made a real difference, and the team is reachable by chat or email, day or night.
A Clean, Intuitive Dashboard Built for Scale
Managing 160+ websites once meant fighting a confusing interface. xCloud replaced it with a modern control panel David rated a perfect 5 out of 5. Server health, site status, and deployments now live in one centralized view, so tasks that took hours take minutes, no systems administration expertise required.
“With over 160 websites now, I have my AI (Clawbot) scanning and reviewing my servers daily.”
Significant Cost Reduction
David's previous setup was expensive and unsustainable at 160+ sites. After moving to xCloud, hosting costs dropped substantially, freeing budget he could reinvest into growth and his new AI venture. Powerful, reliable hosting without the prohibitive price tag.
Faster, Effortless Deployments
Launching a new site used to be slow and uncertain. Now it is one of the areas David calls dramatically faster and easier. Standing up new WordPress, WooCommerce, or membership sites takes a fraction of the time, which means faster revenue and happier clients.
Enterprise-Grade Security, Fully Managed
David rated xCloud 5 out of 5 for security and reliability. SSL certificates, updates, firewalls, and server hardening are managed out of the box, with no manual setup. For one person protecting 160+ sites, that delivers genuine peace of mind.
AI Agent Integration: Clawbot Auditing Servers Daily
This is where David's setup goes beyond typical agency hosting. He deployed Clawbot, a custom AI agent, to scan his xCloud servers every day, monitoring health and flagging issues early. Most solo operators are still managing the basics; David has an AI agent handling part of it, because his infrastructure made it possible.
The Results
160+ Websites Managed Solo with Faster Deployments, Lower Costs, and an AI Agent on Watch
Since moving to xCloud, Designs By Dave O. has fundamentally transformed how it deploys, manages, and protects client websites across its entire portfolio. What was once a fragmented, high-cost setup that demanded constant attention has become a streamlined, single-dashboard operation that supports both clients and the agency's day-to-day work.
With that complexity centralized in one platform, David's focus shifted from maintaining infrastructure to building what comes next. Instead of asking, “How do I keep all of these sites running?”, he could focus on a far more important question: “What can I build next?” That shift gave Designs By Dave O. the operational foundation to scale confidently, fund the launch of StackHaus.ai, and even put an AI agent to work across the entire portfolio.
160+
Sites managed solo
10+
Servers running smoothly
AI Agent
Auditing 24/7
5/5
Rated Experience with xCloud
“Looking to grow my AI business - apolloclaw.ai. I’ve been in touch with our partners (or sales team) about it. I reluctantly switched from RunCloud after my Server specialist showed me a lifetime deal…I took it. And have been super happy with all that you offer. With over 160 websites now, I have my AI (Clawbot) scanning and reviewing my servers daily.”
David Oralevich, Chief Visionary Officer
Designs By Dave O.
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