The VisualMakers Blog

Topics around low and no code, rapid prototyping, automation and more.
No-Code News

Is the Xano Generator the savior for databases? And Softr's full-stack plans!

There's a lot going on in the world of no-code again! Xano releases an AI game changer for databases, Softr has full-stack ambitions and Make brings humans into the loop in the AI era after all!
Adriano Villa Bascón
November 6, 2024
Tools

How WeWeb is revolutionizing web app development: Flexible, fast and without programming

More and more companies want to drive innovation faster and faster. However, shorter product lifecycles and a shortage of developers often stand in the way of this. This is where WeWeb comes into play - a no-code front-end builder that makes it possible to create professional web apps in the shortest possible time without writing a single line of code. But what makes WeWeb so special, and how does it differ from other tools like Bubble? In this article, we take an in-depth look at the benefits of WeWeb and how the tool can help you build your own apps.
Adriano Villa Bascón
November 1, 2024
Podcast

How quickly any industry can benefit from no-code - Interview with IDS Online

In this episode, Adriano spoke to Michael Mollath, Managing Director of IDS Online. IDS Online is the digital subsidiary of the Association of the German Dental Industry (VDDI) and has set itself the goal of revolutionizing the dental industry with innovative digital solutions. With the help of platforms such as Bubble.io, IDS Online is bringing a breath of fresh air to the dental world and offers exciting prospects for the future. In this article, we take a detailed look at how IDS Online is reshaping the dental industry through digitalization and no-code and what lessons can be learned for SMEs.
Adriano Villa Bascón
October 30, 2024
Podcast

Will AI soon make no-code obsolete? - No-Code Summit Recap 2024

The No-Code Summit in Paris, the largest no-code event for Europe and the USA, was once again a key event for the growing no-code community this year. Our founders Alex and Lilith were there and report on their experiences, exciting discussions and the feature announcements of the various no-code platforms in episode #117 of the VisualMakers podcast.
Adriano Villa Bascón
October 25, 2024
Podcast

#116 - Target group research in minutes - is it possible? - with Nader Fadl from Experial

In this episode, Experial co-founder Nader tells us what Experial is and why they decided to build the platform with no-code. In addition, our developer Tim gives us an insight into how we implemented the platform in Weweb & Xano.
Adriano Villa Bascón
October 10, 2024
Tools

What is Xano? Everything you need to know about the ultimate no-code back-end

The days when no-code was ridiculed as a "gimmick" are long gone. Tools such as Glide or Softr achieve impressive results in just a few minutes and have long since established themselves in companies of all sizes. But while many no-code tools focus on front-end development and the back-end is often limited, Xano offers a special solution: a scalable and secure no-code back-end that forms the basis for professional web applications. In this blog post, we take a look at how Xano works, its security features and the benefits for modern web development.
Alexander Sprogis
October 9, 2024
No-Code News

A long-awaited bubble update 😍 - No-Code News #9

Bubble Con 2024, the annual event centered around the no-code tool Bubble, took place last week in New York. In addition to numerous announcements, there were also some surprises that the developer community can look forward to. As always, those who couldn't be there had the opportunity to follow the event online.
Adriano Villa Bascón
October 7, 2024
No-Code News

Airtable Cobuilder: Build entire web apps with just one prompt 🤯 - No-Code News #8

Airtable is known for its user-friendly database solution. But now the no-code pioneer from San Francisco is also really shaking things up in the front-end area with its new "Cobuilder" feature! 🚀
Adriano Villa Bascón
August 31, 2024
Podcast

#115 - Why is it still so hard to live with thyroid disease? - with Stefanie Kruse from ThyroPal

In this episode of the VisualMakers Podcast, we talk to Stefanie Kruse, the winner of the very first No-Code for Impact grant. Stefanie is the brains behind ThyroPal, an app designed to help thyroid patients better manage their condition and improve communication with their doctors.
Adriano Villa Bascón
August 22, 2024
Podcast

#114 - Why CFOxt had their existing tool rebuilt with no-code

This episode was about how and why CFOxt replaced their old SaaS software with no-code and how we implemented it.
Adriano Villa Bascón
August 1, 2024
No-Code for Impact Scholarship

The No-Code for Impact winner has been announced!

After over 6 weeks and more than 200 applications, one impact project has prevailed and received the very first No-Code for Impact grant. This project is called ThyroPal!
Adriano Villa Bascón
July 29, 2024
Explainer

What are CRUD operations? - Understanding databases

This article explains the meaning and application of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) in databases and API integrations. It highlights the basics and shows how CRUD operations contribute to efficient data management in various applications and systems.
Adriano Villa Bascón
July 23, 2024
Review

What can Bubble AI do so far? - A look at the new AI features

Bubble has taken quite some time with its AI features compared to the competition. Now the beta version is finally here! But what are the two new features good for?
Adriano Villa Bascón
July 21, 2024
Podcast

#113 - our new Head of Operations wants to leverage data with no-code - with Till Aufderheide

No-code and low-code are conquering the business world. But what about the combination with data and databases? In this podcast episode, Till Aufderheide, our new Head of Operations, tells us about his journey from data expert to no-code enthusiast.
Adriano Villa Bascón
July 10, 2024
Podcast

#112 - No-code as a competitive advantage - with Thomas Karcher

Thomas Karcher is Managing Director of the Butz & Bürker print shop, a traditional company now in its third generation. What at first glance appears to be an ordinary print shop with some 60-year-old machines is actually a digital pioneer.
Adriano Villa Bascón
July 2, 2024
General

What can no-code do? 5 impressive examples with Bubble.io

Although no-code is on the rise in one form or another in all industries without exception, the prejudice that no-code is "just kids' stuff" still persists in some people's minds. We want to do away with this - and we could hardly do it with a better tool than Bubble.
Adriano Villa Bascón
July 1, 2024
No-Code for Impact Scholarship

60 thousand euros for Impact Software! - No-Code for Impact Scholarship

Together with Digitale Optimisten, we are publishing the No-Code for Impact Scholarship worth €60,000.
Adriano Villa Bascón
April 11, 2024
Guide

Connect a private Google account to Make.com via OAuth (+video)

In this article, we explain step-by-step how to connect your Google account to Make.com using the OAuth procedure.
Adriano Villa Bascón
March 6, 2024
Explainer

What is no-code? A brief introduction

In this blog, we will briefly explain what no-code development is all about and why it is often preferable to traditional programming.
Adriano Villa Bascón
January 31, 2024
Review

Is WeWeb a real alternative to Bubble.io? - A comparison

Bubble.io vs. WeWeb.io is no longer David vs. Goliath. Because WeWeb has really stepped up its game in terms of features, and that's something to be proud of. So is WeWeb a GDPR-compliant Bubble.io alternative for the development of no-code web apps? A comparison
Adriano Villa Bascón
December 14, 2023
Guide

How to optimize the performance of your no-code app in Bubble, WeWeb and Co.

No-code apps are built quickly! But are they fast themselves? Use these tips to optimize the performance of your no-code app!
Adriano Villa Bascón
December 6, 2023
Guide

No-Code Tool Checklist - find the tool that suits you!

Finding the right no-code tool for you is no easy task. With this checklist and our No-Code Navigator, we want to change that!
Adriano Villa Bascón
November 8, 2023
Explainer

Build e-commerce store with VisualMakers Shopify Masterclass

Your own successful online store - without any code. The Shopify Masterclass makes you a Shopify expert.
Adriano Villa Bascón
September 11, 2023
Guide

Pricing models from No-Code Tools: When what is worthwhile

Different tools have different pricing models. Sometimes the choice is not as trivial as you might think. Here is a breakdown of four models with go and no-go ratings.
Adriano Villa Bascón
September 5, 2023
Tools

Make better use of no-code form tools

Typeform, Tally and Co. - how to use no-code form tools better? An online form is often built quickly but not necessarily well. The selection of no-code form tools can help here. However, certain points should be considered.
Adriano Villa Bascón
August 22, 2023
Explainer

What is iPaaS? All about Integration Platform as a Service

What actually is iPaaS? Can iPasS (Integration Platform as a Service) change the corporate world and which tools offer the best solutions? All about it in this blog
Samantha Dixon
June 21, 2023
Tools

How Outseta's All-In-One NoCode Solution Challenges "Single Purpose" Apps

In the 25th episode of the VisualMakers Podcast, we talk to Geoff Roberts, founder and CEO of Outseta, an all-in-one platform that combines user management, CRM, email marketing and much more, almost effortlessly.
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
Guide

Making Bubble.io GDPR compliant - 3 important factors

We will show you the 3 most important factors to make Bubble.io compliant with the GDPR. Make your website or application privacy compliant.
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
General

Building applications without programming knowledge? No-code platforms make it possible

No-code applications, i.e. applications that allow you to create things without programming code, have been around for many years. WordPress is probably the most popular and best-known example.
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
Tools

The best tools for creating a prototype with NoCode

With these NoCode tools you can create your fully functional product in less than a day. This is next level prototyping. Breathe life into your Figma, Adobe XD or Sketch Clickdummy.
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
Tools

Integrate, automate and scale to enterprise level with Workato - with Markus Zirn

In the 26th episode of the VisualMakers Podcast we talk to Markus Zirn, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Workato, the automation and integration tool provider.
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
Tools

The 5 best automation tools for your business

When it comes to making your business more efficient, automation is really useful. Those time-consuming, boring and monotonous tasks that you do manually can suddenly be done instantly - without twitching a finger on the keyboard. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to the best 5 NoCode automation tools for your business.
Samantha Dixon
June 21, 2023
Guide

The e-commerce process in 6 steps - and how to automate it

E-commerce has become an integral part of our everyday lives - and at the latest with the Corona crisis, every retailer has dealt with e-commerce at least once. But even a side project with e-commerce can be quite lucrative today.
Lilith Brockhaus
June 21, 2023
Review

The best providers for landing pages with no-code

✅ Create landing page with NoCode ✅ No programming knowledge ✅ Landing page examples ✅ Easy-to-use designers & templates
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
Tools

Integromat becomes MAKE: The top 5 new features!

Since 22 February, the news is finally out: Integromat is becoming Make! This means a new product on a new architecture and some interesting new features.
Samantha Dixon
June 21, 2023
General

SME & Enterprise: How NoCode relieves staff and increases scalability

The last two years have forced many medium-sized and enterprise companies to rethink. Many have adapted to the changed market situation and digitised business models and processes. In this article, we explain how NoCode Automation helps companies to become more agile when it comes to digitalisation.
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
Guide

Freelancer onboarding - made easy with Make

Learn to automate your onboarding. Fast and easy onboarding of freelancers and externals with Make (Integromat).
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
Guide

How to test your business idea in just a few days!

⚡️ How to test your business idea in just a few days. From prototype to user testing. We show you how it works!
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
Explainer

What is Citizen Development?

Developing software without programming knowledge: How Citizen Development inspires companies - and how to get started
Samantha Dixon
June 21, 2023
Tools

Create your app/website Figma prototype for free

A prototype always helps when you want to convince yourself that your business idea works. The best thing about it? It doesn't require any prior knowledge or cost. I'll show you how to use the design tool to create your Figma prototype for apps & websites.
Alexander Sprogis
June 21, 2023
General

Companies that use no-code are more successful

More and more companies are using NoCode. Apart from the obvious aspects such as saving time and money, the use of NoCode also brings a whole host of other benefits: from happier employees to better communication and better products. Companies that use NoCode will have an enormous competitive advantage in the coming years.
Lilith Brockhaus
June 21, 2023
Tools

How to sell digital products with Webflow

In this article you will learn how to sell digital products with your Webflow website to make money online.
Alexander Sprogis
May 20, 2023
General

How VisualMakers helps you build your online business - without programming code

You can find out which tools you can use effectively for your business at VisualMakers in the form of step-by-step learning videos, blog posts and podcast episodes. Optimise your business with our tutorials.
Alexander Sprogis
May 20, 2023
Guide

In 10 minutes to the free DSGVO compliant cookie banner

Cookies are an important topic when it comes to data protection. Therefore, you should definitely have a DSGVO-compliant cookie banner on your homepage. I'll show you how to build your own free DSGVO-compliant cookie banner.
Alexander Sprogis
May 20, 2023
Guide

When should I automate?

There are probably a lot of tasks where you regularly ask yourself whether the process could be made more useful - automated. But how do you decide what to automate and when? Which processes can be made better if you no longer do them manually? And where do you even start? Here you will find clues to help you decide - to automate or not to automate? - help you.
Lilith Brockhaus
May 20, 2023
Guide

Communites and member areas with no-code

Communities and membership areas bring many advantages for companies. They gain deep insights into their own target group and can get in direct contact with their customers. But how do you actually build a community? Find out in this article.
Alexander Sprogis
May 20, 2023