Lessons from 5 companies adopting no-code platforms

When we think of companies using no-code platforms, startups often come to mind—busy spaces with Red Bull cans and late-night coding to launch products quickly. But no-code isn’t just for startups. Companies of all sizes, from small businesses to enterprises, use no-code to build CMSs, manage accounts, launch apps, create databases, and distribute content more efficiently and affordably. Initially a novelty, no-code has proven its value through technical advancements and broad adoption, democratizing development by lowering entry barriers and enabling anyone to create tools tailored to their needs.

The Pandemic Accelerated No-Code Adoption

COVID-19 disrupted work environments, forcing businesses to adapt to virtual setups, video conferencing, and digital tools. Many had to rapidly move to e-commerce or online operations, while universities shifted coursework online. No-code tools helped businesses quickly build solutions to meet these challenges.

What No-Code Offers

No-code opens development to non-developers, allowing them to create workflows, automations, chatbots, forms, and surveys. It saves time and gives stakeholders autonomy to make changes without relying on developers. Developers also benefit, using no-code for ready-made building blocks that speed up projects.

Companies Leveraging No-Code

1. Volcom: Parabola

Volcom, a lifestyle brand, used Parabola to streamline analytics and automate reports previously done manually. Parabola integrates e-commerce data from Shopify with spreadsheets and Google Analytics to format data and produce reports automatically. It also enables mass product updates directly to Shopify.

2. Room for Refugees: Typeform

This non-profit uses Typeform for user-friendly forms, allowing potential hosts to submit information. Zapier channels the data into a Knack database, creating an automated workflow. The compatibility of these no-code tools simplifies data collection and management.

3. Future London Academy: ActiveCampaign

This educational organization uses ActiveCampaign for targeted marketing, pulling data from Thinkific to send personalized emails. The automation saves time and enhances student engagement by tailoring communication to their interests.

4. Impossible Foods: Zendesk

Impossible Foods uses Zendesk to manage communications across departments. The B2C team handles customer inquiries, while the B2B team uses Zendesk for client onboarding and updates. Zendesk centralizes communications and scales with the business.

5. FD Works: Stacker

FD Works, an accounting service, built a secure digital portal using Stacker, providing permission-based access to clients and team members. They integrated Airtable data into a user-friendly system for collaboration and client access.

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"Over 70% of companies now leverage no-code platforms to accelerate digital transformation, empowering teams to build and deploy solutions up to 10x faster without relying heavily on IT resources. This shift is democratizing innovation, enabling businesses to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market."

Conclusion

No-code tools empower businesses to innovate faster, streamline processes, and enhance communication. Whether you're automating workflows or building customer-facing tools, no-code platforms are versatile, scalable, and accessible solutions for modern challenges.

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