To launch your business, you need:
- A developer (false)
- Investors (false)
- "THE right idea" (false)
- A business plan (false)
To successfully start your business, you need: customers.
And no-code can help you find them quickly.
Many people talk about starting their own business, but they fear the obstacles that must be overcome to launch it. We are here to reassure you: it has become much easier in recent years thanks to no-code platforms and tools. In this article, we share our thoughts on the no-code revolution and the platforms that can help you quickly test a market.
Creating without code: What is no-code?
The no-code movement is a fantastic (in my opinion revolutionary) way to create powerful websites, applications, or ERPs without needing to write a single line of code or having web development skills (HTML, CSS, Java, etc.).
Launching your project: the advantages of no-code
Before investing a lot of time and money in creating your product or service, it’s important to ensure that you will be able to make a sale or generate some form of revenue. Sometimes, we talk about a minimum viable product - or MVP for short - in English.
MVP stands for "minimum viable product" and describes a strategy aimed at developing a rough version of a product as quickly as possible to test your idea/concept in real-world conditions - in order to refine and successfully update it. A viable MVP allows you to validate your product quickly and effectively and, in most cases, provides actionable insights that will guide you directly to make your final decision on the best way to proceed.
MVP: Why use no-code tools to test your project?
- Fast ⏱
- Cheaper than a developer 🤑
- Easy to use 👶
- Free online training available to learn 🎓
Which no-code tool(s) to launch a project?
Choosing a no-code tool can be quite a puzzle, and it’s essential to keep an eye on your budget during the initial testing phase. There are no customers yet - which means no revenue - and that’s why we advise entrepreneurs to keep startup/testing costs within reasonable limits.
Step 1: Secret
Secret offers a subscription that allows you to enjoy numerous discounts on hundreds of tools. It works great in the first year. (Promo code Digidop -30% at Secret: Digidop30)
Step 2: Landing page with Webflow
Easily create a webpage that showcases your concept or value proposition. Use a Webflow template from the - Webflow Showcase - that you can quickly customize with your message and colors. Your goal is to have a support platform for testing purposes.
Reminder: An MVP is the most basic version of your idea, designed to be tested in a real environment.
Step 3: Organize your "business" with Airtable
Use AirTable (free with Secret) to start organizing all the data for your business and develop good habits.
Step 4: Automate as many tasks as possible with Zapier
Zapier allows you to create shortcuts between different tasks to optimize your time and focus on what really matters: finding customers.
Step 5: Test, test, test, and ask for feedback.
In this article, we provide 18 tools to automate your approach to potential customers, allowing you to reach your audience in a targeted and focused manner and obtain feedback on how you could improve your offering.
Conclusion: Getting started with no-code tools
Creating with no-code is a real lever to take the plunge into entrepreneurship and start building your young business! There’s no need to start by building a complex website or application. The advantages are numerous: low cost, rapid development (no developer needed), and a vast community with plenty of free training resources.
Don’t wait any longer and take the leap!
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