So... what does No-code even mean? 🤔

Good morning No-coders! ☕

This is No-Code Insights, the no-code newsletter that's like a surprise dessert on the house – delivering delightful and unexpected insights and stories from the no-code sphere.

Here’s what we got for you today:

• What are No-code tools exactly and why they are so extremely powerful (You’ll want to learn every No-code tool after reading this)

• This week’s “No-code Lifehack” that’ll save you 10+ hours a week

• Biggest news in No-code this week: ChatGPT changed the game …again

Read time: 5min 24sec

Hold up, what are No-code tools exactly, you ask?

Here’s the scoop…

Simple.

These are web applications— that are designed to be used by pretty much anyone, especially those without any sort of coding skills or training.

No barrier to entry.

They’re outfitted with easy user interfaces that help users carry out all sorts of tasks.

You may have already heard of app builders like Bubble, website builders like Webflow, and email marketing automation like Mailchimp—these are all examples of no-code tools.

These kinds of software are characterized by their visual editors. That means you don’t need to input lines of code.

Typically, you can visually rearrange them and preview your changes, so you can immediately tell what works best.

You can forget about the stress of a miscoded character taking down your entire page – that’s not an issue with no-code tools.

Even better, you can use these tools to configure automations, create and customize templates, integrate with your favorite third-party apps, and more.

The very goal of no-code tools is to make your workflow smooth as butter.

I think you get the idea why they’re so powerful…

But let’s go more in depth. 👇

The huge benefits of building with No-code…

Let dive in.

These are probably the most valuable benefits of using no-code tools, whether for your startup, personal projects, or whatever you’re building currently.

🎓 Little to no learning curve.

These tools are designed to be user-friendly, which means you won’t have to tinker around with them extensively to understand how they work. Whether you’re new to tech or a veteran, browsing through the functions will be enough to familiarize yourself with the tool and get started.

🏎️ Speed, and I mean SPEED.

In the world of startups for example, where speed is of the essence for idea validation, no-code tools are your secret weapon.

These tools are like a fast track for your projects.

They're simple to use, which means you can start quickly and test out your ideas sooner. Just sign up, set things up how you like, and it’s showtime. This speed helps you check if your idea will work in the real world, fast.

💸 Cost-efficient.

Time is money when running a business. Focusing on the wrong things—like wrangling your way through complex software–often takes time away from areas that deserve it the most.

Before no-code tools, companies would assign a team member to learn how to code software they needed. Otherwise, they would instead outsource the job to a freelance programmer, which involves a lot of back-and-forth exchanges and even more money. A lot more money.

What are the best No-code tools to learn?

See in next week’s newsletter! 😉

This week’s “No-code Lifehack” that’ll save you 10+ hours a week

Every single week, we dig deep to find the best tools and processes that aren’t just cool – they’re time-saving powerhouses.

This week, we’ve got a gem for you: tldv.io

Are you tired of scribbling down notes during a meeting? Forgetting stuff mentioned?

Now - Tldv fixes that.

I’ve been using it for about 6 months now, and honestly, it’s been a game changer. It's not just another recording tool – it's like having a personal assistant who attentively listens and neatly wraps up the key points for you (and in this case it actually works good)

I use it for every call/meeting – sales calls, team meetings, even those casual catch-ups.

During any meeting, when something important comes up, I just hit the 'magic pin' button. It doesn’t just record this moment; it smartly bookmarks and summarizes it. Post-meeting, I have a concise summary of all the vital points, ready and waiting.

You’ll eliminate the post-meeting stress, there is no chance you’ll forget something. You can just quickly access the recording, the important parts, read through you whole meeting or have AI summarize it for you.

If you sit on meetings all day - It’s a no brainer.

It saves me soooo much time.

Btw - reply to this email with “I need that” and I’ll get you a 30% discount 😉

The biggest news in No-code this week:

ChatGPT just changed the game …again

This latest update is nothing short of groundbreaking for the no-code world.

The centerpiece is GPT-4 Turbo, an improved version of the already powerful GPT-4, which now offers even more enhanced capabilities in understanding both text and images.

But there is more.

OpenAI has made it possible for anyone to create custom GPT models with a breeze.

Without having to code…

Adding to this, OpenAI introduced the GPT Store, a unique marketplace where users can publish and profit from their GPT creations.

For developers, the new Assistants API simplifies creating AI assistants for any task. The DALL-E 3 API revolutionizes the text-to-image field, while the new Audio API offers varied voice options for text-to-speech applications.

Perhaps most importantly, the Copyright Shield Program. It's a major move by OpenAI to protect businesses using their tools from tricky copyright issues.

Tldr; OpenAI's event showcased significant advancements like GPT-4 Turbo, user-customizable GPTs, new APIs for AI assistants, DALL-E 3, and a text-to-speech tool, along with a program to protect businesses from copyright issues, all contributing to an easier, more powerful no-code AI experience.

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See you next week! 👋