In the ever-evolving landscape of startups No/Low Code website building platforms are proving to be a game-changer; they put the power to create snazzy business pages and apps in the hands of everyday founders through intuitive graphic interfaces. At Startup Dunedin we're passionate about equipping entrepreneurs with the tools they need. So today we’re checking out the No Code world and passing on some starting points for you to consider for your business idea!
So.. what is No Code, you ask? No Code is a bit of a misnomer… the code still exists in the background, but it’s organised into visual packets for you to drag and drop together. If you’re able to use Microsoft PowerPoint, then you’re already able to make a landing page. Handy templates make it possible to insert pictures, textboxes, and customise themes and animations. Bring the page to life by adding additional pages, pop-ups and payment options using workflows. Workflows are simple step-by-step actions; if you can understand IF commands in Excel then this logic will be easy to pick up. An example workflow could be “when a user clicks this button, save data from these fields, direct user to checkout page”. Add visual elements and workflows without ever writing a line of code - a bit like a jigsaw!
Why No Code? The Power of Speed, Affordability, and Accessibility:
Speed & Cost Efficiency: No/Low Code isn't just a buzzword; it's a solution to the ever-present startup challenges of time and money. Rapid development, reduced costs, and speed to market are key drivers for startups using these platforms.
Beginner-Friendly with Abundant Resources: No/Low Code platforms are a solopreneur's dream, enabling rapid prototyping and testing without breaking the bank. Whether you're a one-person show or a small team these platforms are designed to be user-friendly for people with varying technical backgrounds. With thousands of resources available, from tutorials to communities, the learning curve is significantly flattened.
Easy-peasy Building Blocks: Imagine building your site as easily as creating a PowerPoint presentation – that's the essence of No Code. Every textbox, emoji, search function, and dropbox is a coded program, ready to be used as a building block for your unique vision.
Case Study - Skillzea with Bubble.io
Skillzea faced a complex challenge; layer a payment within a text box within a video call within a map (strange sort of inception), customise data in an admin suite, build quickly and scale. Their choice of Bubble.io was driven by factors such as affordability, customization, front and back-end capabilities, responsive layouts, and scalability. In less than 6 months the Skillzea app was built, welcoming its first 500 downloads within a week of launching on app stores.
Popular No Code Builders and Success Stories
Bubble.io stands out as a versatile and powerful No Code platform, allowing founders to build both front and back end with responsive layouts and an extensive API ecosystem. Platforms like Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, Airtable, Backendless, and Appypie are also making waves. Check out these No Code platforms (and the impressive apps that flourished on them!).
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