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What is No-Code?

Tanel Kaarel Sepp

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The term No-Code has become increasingly popular. In short, it means that you can build websites, mobile apps and digital products without writing a single line of code. Why should you care and how can it benefit your next project?

No-Code website building

No-Code means creating applications through visual interfaces—no coding required.

Most work happens via drag-and-drop or clicking interface buttons. These platforms offer pre-built functions and components you can modify. Technically, this often falls under the no-code/low-code category.

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. For typical websites or apps, these platforms let you use existing, well-tested components.

What are the limitations of No-Code websites?

No-code doesn’t mean limited functionality. You can often extend these platforms with custom code.

From our experience at Give, No-Code is especially effective for small to mid-size websites. Like with any tool, you have to pick the right one for the job. The same applies here—you need to choose the right platform based on what you're building.

These services are paid and often charge based on usage. While initial development is fast, long-term costs can add up as your business grows. That’s why No-Code is often ideal for validating an idea. Once proven, you might consider custom development.

Aren’t most websites the same anyway?

Let’s be honest—most websites online look pretty similar. That’s not a bad thing. Good UX often depends on familiarity.

The technical needs of many businesses are also quite similar. But the design? That should be unique and on-brand.

Using No-Code does NOT mean using templates. Sure, many platforms offer them, but it’s not required. You can still build something custom.

We explain more in our article why we don’t use pre-made templates.

Pre-built functionality simply makes it faster and cheaper to build your site—so you can focus on copy, content and branding.

You might ask, "Shouldn’t a digital agency already have reusable components?" Good question.

We do. But the tech stack changes over time. What worked 3 years ago might be outdated now. Plus, not all projects use the same stack.

Meanwhile, No-Code platforms constantly improve their tools and UX. That’s their entire job.

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So why hire a digital agency?

If everything’s so easy with No-Code, why would anyone need an agency?

Because building something great still requires creativity and skill. You still need proper architecture. Clear content. Design that builds trust.

You still need to understand how these systems work and how to combine them. And that takes experience.

There’s a ton of info out there. Yes, you can learn anything. But without a solid base, it takes time. A lot of time. Good results come from practice.

No-Code saves time

No-code tools help you move faster. That’s why we believe more and more projects will go this route.

This doesn’t mean pros aren’t needed. It just means that in a fast-changing digital world, parts of your project can be built faster—freeing up time and budget for what really matters.

If you’re thinking about a new site, read more here or get in touch!