How to develop an online Marketplace using no-code?
Is it easy to create an application from scratch using no-code technology?
No-code platforms are growing every day
At EazyCode, we have been developing apps for our clients and our needs for over five years using no-code solutions and third-party integrations. If back in 2019, few people understood what no-code was, by 2024 more people tolerate the culture of no-code development. But even in our time, we quite often face questions from people like:
— Is it possible to develop something complex using No-code?
— Of Course! — We say.
You need to understand that no-code platforms have existed for more than 10 years, and objectively they are still among us. So the trend is that every year more and more similar platforms appear. This suggests that development without code has stood the test of time and can grow development speed and quality.
We created a series of posts about what and how can be developed using no-code solutions. In this post, we will talk about How to develop an online Marketplace using no-code. Here we’ll focus on the capabilities of Bubble.io for web apps and FlutterFlow.io for mobile apps, as well as touch on other popular platforms.
Bubble.io for web application development
Bubble.io is a universal no-code platform for building complex web applications. Bubble offers several advantages that explain its popularity. Built-in database provides a significant gift because it is configured and optimized to process and move data correctly. In addition, the platform has a huge template market. Anyone can design a template and offer it to others: our team has developed over 70 templates, including the most popular marketplace template on Bubble. These templates, often available for a nominal fee or even free, offer basic marketplace, booking, and other app features.
Bubble also easily integrates with other services such as Stripe, PayPal, Zapier, etc. Returning to the theme of our post, it becomes obvious that Bubble is well-suited for creating marketplaces of any level. The built-in database makes storing user data, product lists, and transaction information easy. Integration with third-party services makes setting up SMS, email notifications, payments, and more easy. Combined with a large template market, Bubble is a powerful no-code web development tool.
FlutterFlow: Building Mobile Marketplaces
FlutterFlow.io is another powerful no-code solution that allows you to create mobile applications of varying complexities. One of the main advantages of FlutterFlow is its integration with Bubble’s database. This integration allows you to have a suitable database for your website and mobile application marketplace. Of course, this is not the only solution, the flexibility of FlutterFlow & Bubble allows for the use of various integrated databases, but in our experience, this is the most optimal option. Another advantage of FlutterFlow is its extensive template library, where you can find a suitable option for your needs.
Functions such as easy integration with other services, workflow automation, and push notifications on mobile devices are standard features for platforms of this level.
Integrating Essential Tools
As mentioned earlier, integrating applications with third-party services is essential to modern development. Bubble & FlutterFlow offer such flexibility. Based on our experience, the minimal set of integrations for a typical marketplace includes:
Stripe: The easiest and most convenient way to accept payments.
SendGrid: For managing email notifications and marketing.
Zapier: Automates workflows by connecting Bubble and FlutterFlow to other applications as needed.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I want to note the breakthrough of no-code platforms in recent years. And the good news is that they do not stop there. In addition, the development and introduction of AI technologies into the nocode environment will take the quality of applications to a fundamentally new level.
Speed, accessibility, and flexibility of no-code technology are the qualities that attract many startups, entrepreneurs, and developers every year to use nocode solutions to achieve their goals.
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