No-code newsletter #3

Validating an idea!

If you're an entrepreneur or product manager with a new tech idea, one of the most important steps in bringing that idea to life is validating it.

Validating your idea means testing it to ensure it's viable and meets user needs before investing significant time and money into development. One way to do this is through rapid prototyping, and no code can be an extremely useful tool for this process.

Here are some reasons why no code is useful for validating tech ideas.

1. Speed.

Creating a prototype using traditional development methods can take a significant amount of time, especially if you're trying to build something complex. With no code, you can create a prototype in a fraction of the time it would take to write code. This allows you to test your idea quickly and efficiently, which is critical when trying to validate an idea.

2. Low Cost

Another benefit of no code is that it can be much cheaper than traditional development methods. Hiring developers or outsourcing development work can be expensive, especially if you're just starting out. No code platforms allow you to create prototypes without needing to hire a developer or invest significant amounts of money into development.

3. Flexibility

No code platforms can be used to create a wide range of prototypes, from mobile apps to web applications to IoT devices. This flexibility allows you to test your idea in a variety of formats to determine which one works best. This can be especially useful if you're unsure of which direction to take your product.

4. Iteration

With no code, you can easily iterate on your prototype without having to worry about breaking code. This allows you to quickly make changes and test new features, which is critical when trying to validate an idea. Being able to iterate quickly can also help you identify potential roadblocks or issues with your idea that you may not have considered initially.

5. Accessibility

Finally, no code platforms can be used by non-technical team members, making the validation process more accessible. This means that you can get feedback and input from a wider range of stakeholders, which can lead to better validation outcomes. It also allows you to bring in team members who may not have traditional development skills, but who can contribute to the validation process in other ways.

In conclusion, no code can be an extremely useful tool for validating tech ideas. It allows you to create prototypes quickly and efficiently, test a wide range of formats, iterate on your prototype without breaking code, and bring in non-technical team members to contribute to the validation process. By using no code to validate your tech ideas, you can save time and money, identify potential roadblocks or issues, and get your product to market faster.No-code news

Platform spotlight

Webflow is the new kid on the block in terms of web design. It kicks the likes of wrodpress and squarespace to the curb easily.

It is a no-code platform that enables designers, marketers, and entrepreneurs to design and launch responsive websites visually, without the need to write code. I It operates in the classic no-code way, offering a drag-and-drop interface, which makes it easy for users to create and customize their websites.

It provides a variety of pre-built templates and design elements, such as text, images, and videos, that can be easily added to a website. Webflow also offers a powerful Content Management System (CMS) that allows users to manage their website's content, including blog posts, products, and collections. The CMS is flexible and customizable, allowing users to create complex content structures and workflows. One of the unique features of Webflow is its ability to export clean and semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code, making it easy for users to migrate their website to another platform or continue developing their website with custom code. Additionally, Webflow offers integrations with third-party tools such as Zapier, Google Analytics, and Mailchimp, making it easy to connect your website to other services.

Project spotlight

ChatGPT is all over my feed right now.

But I haven't yet seen a post showing how no-code and chatgpt can be combined to great tools in record time. Here’s how:

1. Have an idea.

This is the hard part that requires a bit of creativity. A suggestion is to find a task that requires text and that you repeat it daily then think of how the tool can be used to reduce the amount of time spent on that task.

2. Map it out on canva.

Map out what the product will look like before you build it. Canva is great for this. Draw out a flowchart of the steps that will be taken from what will be input into the platform and what the desired outputs will be. Some chatgpt tools rely on one query, but others rely on more so there could be a number of steps in the flowchart. Map out what these all look like so that it’s clear what you’re trying to do.

3. Test the idea

Use chatgpt3 in it’s raw format to test queries to perfect the responses. Roughly know what you want and then keep asking questions in different ways until you get the desired output. Feed these back into the canva

4. Create a no-code project

Now this is done create the no code platform. Create the inputs boxes needed and build the logic flows. (DM me for help)

5. Integrate

This one is easy. Ask chatgpt how to integrate itself into the selected no-code platform.

6. Publish

There you go, it’s a little complex however at the moment these chatgpt tools are going down incredibly well in the market. I have seen a lot of them for sale on microacquire and some are hitting some crazy MRR/ARR’s

What tools to use

For web apps – Bubble

For mobile apps – Flutterflow

For automations – Integromat

For quick launches – Softr

For websites – Webflow

For ecommerce - Shopify