We have some exciting news for you this week. Let’s jump into it

WordPress has released its new 6.7 version. Shopify has introduced Shopify Finance to make using money tools easier. Webflow has improved its navigation, FlutterFlow has new features, Bubble has bought a big company, and Framer has launched new pricing plans.

Quick Bytes

• WordPress 6.7: A major update with new themes, expanded block customization, and tools like Zoom Out for streamlined design. 🌟

• Shopify Finance: Your financial assistant in a click. Automated bookkeeping, taxes, and insights. 💼

• Webflow: Tabbed navigation and smarter workflows for efficient designing. 🖱️

• Bubble: Acquired Flusk to integrate advanced security tools like real-time error tracking and debugging. 🔒

Framer: Updated pricing plans with higher limits, free Cookie Banners, and affordable localization options. 💸

Top Stories

WordPress’ highly awaited 6.7 release has finally dropped. This official release has new features that were not included in the WordPress 6.7 beta version, which was discussed in our previous no-code scoop! The brand-new update allows users to refresh their websites with fresh themes, an efficiently enhanced UI building experience, and different ways to style.

Noteworthy Announcements

Release of Twenty Twenty-Five Theme

A versatile block theme designed for all types of bloggers, offering diverse patterns, templates, multilingual support, and universal design aesthetics. Ideal for creating unique, personal, and visually appealing sites.

Expanded Block Customization

New styling options for borders, backgrounds, shadows, and spacing. Enhancements include shadow effects for Group blocks, background images for Content blocks, and improved design flexibility for Paragraph, Heading, and Button blocks.

Streamlined Layout with Zoom Out Feature

Enables high-level content arrangement by viewing entire sections at once, simplifying page-wide edits and improving layout efficiency.

Simplified Query Loop Block
Enhanced usability with Default and Custom modes, quick previews, and a cleaner Settings Sidebar for creating content-rich sections more easily.

Developer Features and Font Management Updates
Improved APIs, font grouping by source, reusable font size presets, and new tools like the Template Registration and Data Views APIs for streamlined workflows and enhanced site customizability.

Additionally, WordPress 6.7 introduces customizable Data Views, enhanced block inserter navigation, reordered topbar icons, and repositioned pre-publish check buttons for a more streamlined editing experience. If you are interested in getting your hands on WordPress 6.7 click on the link here.

Shopify Finance

Shopify offers a comprehensive suite of financial tools to help merchants manage their business finances with ease. It automates bookkeeping, calculates taxes, and provides real-time financial insights, simplifying accounting tasks. Merchants can track income and expenses, reconcile transactions, and view key financial metrics all in one place.

The platform also includes Shopify Capital, offering financing based on sales data, and Shopify Payments, which streamlines payment processing. Additionally, it supports multi-currency management, making it easy to handle international sales. These features are designed to provide you with the convenience of a personal financial assistant, but without the need for coffee breaks, just a click of a button!

Webflow

Webflow’s latest updates bring exciting improvements. The new tabbed navigation organizes features into Design, CMS, Insights, and Preview, making it simple to navigate. The context bar provides quick access to pages, collections, breakpoints, and more, with a new breakpoint switch for seamless design adjustments. Finally, site actions have been updated to streamline collaboration, commenting, and publishing, while Code Export is now found in the global dropdown, simplifying access to this feature. These changes enhance efficiency and clarity for users.

Bubble

Bubble's acquisition of Flusk is a game-changer. By bringing Flusk's top-notch security and monitoring tools into the platform, Bubble empowers users to build apps confidently. Automated security checks, real-time error tracking, and streamlined debugging take the stress out of app development, letting creators focus on their ideas instead of worrying about vulnerabilities.

This move not only strengthens Bubble’s ecosystem but also makes it easier than ever for developers to scale their apps securely and seamlessly. It's a win-win for innovation and peace of mind!

Framer

Framer’s updated pricing plans are designed to offer more flexibility, better value, and improved features for users at every level. Here’s a breakdown of the changes:

Personal Plans (including Basic):

• CMS collection limit: increased from 1 to 2 collections.

• Free Cookie Banner access: across all personal plans.

• File upload size: limit for Basic sites increased from 5MB to 10MB.

• Bandwidth limits: raised across all personal plan tiers.
  

Simplified Billing:

• Workspace plans retired; billing is now tied to individual site plans.

New Plans for Teams:

• Startup and Scaleup plans were introduced, offering higher usage limits and more features.

Localization Improvements:

• Unlimited translations are now available at a lower cost.

Tip of the Week

Let FlutterFlow’s AI become your secret weapon for app building! Need a sign-up form? Skip the manual work, just type it in, and voilà, it’s done in seconds. No hassle, just instant results.

But here’s where it gets even cooler: Got a sketch of your app idea? FlutterFlow’s AI can transform it into a working design, turning your napkin doodles into a functional layout. It’s like you’re Gru and you’ve got a creative genius minion on standby, ready to bring your ideas to life.

With these AI-powered tools, you’re not just working smarter, you’re unleashing your creativity at lightning speed. Try it out, and watch your app take shape like magic!

Tool Spotlight

Webflow’s Slash Commands are here to supercharge your workflow. By simply typing / in the Designer, you can quickly search for and add elements, navigate settings, or access tools without leaving your design canvas. This intuitive feature eliminates the need to click through menus, saving time and keeping your creative momentum flowing.

Whether you're adding a section, tweaking styles, or managing interactions, Slash Commands make it effortless. It’s the ultimate shortcut for staying efficient while building beautifully designed websites.

Community Showcase

FlutterFlow's Interaction Design Competition invites creators to showcase innovative interactive widgets, components, or UI/UX flows using the platform's 50 new Action Triggers. Running from October 31 to November 17, 2024, the contest offers ten winners $1,000 each plus swag. Submissions are evaluated on design, user experience, and creativity. This initiative fosters community engagement and highlights the platform's enhanced interactive capabilities.

Upcoming Events

WordPress is hosting its annual State of the Word event in Tokyo, exploring local stories, global growth, platform updates, and celebrating its vibrant community.

Closing Thoughts

This week showcases how the no-code ecosystem continues to mature and evolve, with major platforms making significant strides in different directions. WordPress's 6.7 release demonstrates the platform's commitment to visual building, while Shopify's move into comprehensive financial tools shows how no-code platforms are expanding beyond their traditional boundaries.

Bubble's acquisition of Flusk signals a growing focus on enterprise-grade security in the no-code space, and Webflow's UX improvements remind us that even established players are constantly refining their user experience. For no-code builders, these developments mean more powerful tools, better security, and smoother workflows - all without writing a single line of code. Stay tuned as we continue to track these exciting developments in the no-code revolution