Hello everyone! This is the international digital agency AZ Agency, and today we will share which no-code platforms we use, what tasks each of them solves, and showcase examples of our projects.
Why Choose No-Code Platforms?
Let’s first understand why you should choose no-code platforms for creating websites instead of traditional coding development.
Firstly, it’s a matter of saving budget and time. Developing a website with code requires significant investment, while with no-code platforms, you can create a site much cheaper and faster. Often, websites built on no-code platforms do not fall short in quality compared to those developed with code.
Today, multimillion-dollar, large, and complex projects such as marketplaces, government websites, and various services are developed using code due to their need for highly sophisticated functionality. But for most other cases, no-code platforms are ideal, and that’s what we will discuss today.
Tilda, Webflow, WordPress, Shopify — these are the four main pillars of no-code website development. Each platform, of course, has its own features, costs, and development timelines.
But how do you choose the right platform for your project and not make a mistake? What principles should guide your selection, and what should you pay attention to in order to achieve the best result?
Tilda: Simple, Clear, Fast
One of the most popular no-code platforms in the CIS region is undoubtedly Tilda. It attracts designers, developers, and clients with its simplicity, affordability, and faster development times compared to other no-code platforms.
What Tasks Does Tilda Solve?
- Creating Landing Pages, Simple Multi-Page Websites, and Small Online Stores: Tilda is suitable not only for landing pages but also for more complex websites. It can be used to develop small online stores with a limited number of products, offering functionalities like shopping carts, payments, and lead collection, though it lacks a personal account feature.
- Independent Use: Many choose Tilda because they can update and improve their site independently in the future. We provide detailed video tutorials explaining how to use your site. For instance, we developed three websites on Tilda for clients in Italy, who were very satisfied as they could easily update their site information themselves. Recently, we published an article detailing these three projects and our collaboration with the Italian clients. You can read it by following the link.
- Content Marketing and Blogs: Tilda offers convenient functionality for maintaining a news channel, which is easy to update. This helps keep the website active and increases loyalty to the company.
Who is Tilda Suitable For?
- Personal brands
- Startups and new companies
- Corporate multi-page websites
- Small online stores (up to 100 products)
- Portfolio creation
- Business card websites
One of Tilda’s main advantages over alternative options is the cost and development timeline. If your project does not require special, complex functionality, Tilda is the best choice.
Our Tilda Websites:
APInnova: We developed a website for the agritech startup APInnova in Italy. The site was designed to attract investments for our client’s startup.
The clients received a functional tool in the form of a multi-page website for communicating with potential investors and colleagues, which allowed them to scale their business. Additionally, an email newsletter service was integrated into the site.
This project was even featured in the international selection “Made on Tilda.”
APInnova
Megapetrol. In this project, we developed the corporate identity, UX/UI design, and website on Tilda for the oil trading company Megapetrol in Switzerland.
The goal of this project was to present the startup online to attract clients. An automated lead collection form was added to the site.
Megapetrol
Webflow: Flexibility, Integrations, Animation
Webflow is a platform for creating websites that allows for the development of complex and unique web pages with complete design freedom. The main features of Webflow include its CMS (Content Management System), the ability to create intricate animations, and the option to export the site’s code.
What Tasks Does Webflow Solve?
- Creating Complex and Unique Websites: Webflow offers full control over the appearance and functionality of a site without template restrictions, allowing any design idea to come to life.
- Integrations: Webflow provides extensive integration options with other services and platforms, enhancing site functionality and improving workflows. These can include analytical and marketing tools, CRM and email services, e-commerce platforms, and integrations with social media and media outlets.
- Adding Complex Animations: Webflow offers powerful tools for creating animations and interactive elements, which improve user experience and make websites more attractive and dynamic. For example, using the LottieFiles plugin, you can export animations from Adobe After Effects, helping animations load quickly without slowing down the site.
Who is Webflow Suitable For?
- Startups
- Corporations
- Bloggers
- News portals
- Websites requiring CMS collections
Webflow is used for developing professional websites, landing pages, portfolios, online stores, and blogs, giving designers and marketers the ability to quickly and efficiently bring their ideas to life.
Our Webflow Websites:
Armen Nanyan: We developed the corporate identity, UX/UI design, and website on Webflow for the gynecologist-surgeon Armen Nanyan, along with the medical news portal Patient.am.
The main task of the project was to create a landing page with a health news portal.
Armen Nanyan
Stellar Branding. For the Stellar branding agency, we developed the corporate identity, UX/UI design, and website on Webflow. The goal of this project was to create a site that showcases the agency’s services, displays their portfolio, and collects client inquiries.
Stellar Branding
WordPress: Versatility, Integrations, User Management
WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that allows you to create and manage websites. It is known for its flexibility and extensive functionality through themes and plugins. Additionally, WordPress is open source, meaning the software is free to use (excluding costs for hosting, domains, etc.).
What Tasks is WordPress Suitable For?
- Creating Universal Websites: WordPress is suitable for various types of websites, including blogs, corporate sites, portfolios, and online stores.
- Integrations, Plugins, Customization: WordPress supports the creation of custom themes and plugins, as well as modifications to existing ones to meet diverse requirements. For example, the WooCommerce plugin transforms a site into an online store, allowing easy creation, management, and customization of online sales. It supports various payment methods, shipping options, taxes, and numerous extensions for added functionality.
- User Management: Numerous plugins on a WordPress site enable user management capabilities. WordPress offers a personal user dashboard. Examples include adding contact forms, CRM integrations, and forum support for client interactions.
WordPress is used to create blogs, news sites, corporate portals, online stores, portfolios, forums, and virtually any other type of website. It is popular for its flexibility and powerful SEO and content management tools.
Who is WordPress Suitable For?
- Suitable for any type of website, due to its powerful functionality.
Our WordPress Website:
Santrum Veritas: A multi-page, multilingual website on WordPress with complex functionality.
Santrum Veritas
Shopify: E-commerce, Optimization, Scalability
Shopify is one of the best solutions for developing e-commerce websites for the international market. This platform allows you to create and manage online stores, providing all the necessary tools to launch and manage online sales.
What Tasks is Shopify Suitable For?
- Online Stores (E-commerce): Shopify enables quick creation of professional online stores using templates and a built-in builder. It offers convenient tools for adding and editing products, managing orders, and processing payments.
- Sales Optimization: The platform supports various payment methods, including credit cards and PayPal. It also features built-in tools for SEO, email marketing, and social media promotion, along with detailed reports and analytics to track sales and visitor behavior.
- Business Support and Scalability: Shopify ensures automatic adaptation of stores for mobile devices, easy integration with various services and apps to expand functionality, and offers a high level of security and reliability with 24/7 support.
Shopify is used to create online stores of any complexity, from small boutiques to large international brands. It is popular due to its simplicity, extensive customization options, and powerful e-commerce management tools.
Who is Shopify Suitable For?
- Online stores targeting the European market.
Example of Our Shopify Website:
Sartorio Napoli: One of the most functional, multi-page, multilingual projects we have worked on. The site facilitates quick and convenient purchasing of designer clothing.
A key feature of the project is the Look Builder, which allows users to create custom orders using a built-in constructor. For instance, users can select fabric, decide on the presence or absence of pockets, collars, and much more.
Sartorio Napoli
All Platforms are Good
When choosing a no-code platform, it might seem that one is better than the other. However, each platform is excellent and allows for the creation of quality projects.
It is important to understand that the best platform is the one that suits your specific needs and project. Every project is unique, so if you find it difficult to choose a platform, consult a professional. They can help determine your needs and choose the best option.
Want to Discuss a Project?
Contact us at azagency.design@gmail.com to discuss your project in more detail.
We offer services such as naming, identity and logo development, UX/UI design, no-code development on Webflow, WordPress, Tilda, Shopify, and also provide design support.