Top Stories

1. Webflow Conf 2024: Major Announcements and New Features

Webflow’s highly anticipated Webflow Conf 2024 unveiled some of its biggest updates to date, positioning Webflow as the first Website Experience Platform. This new direction allows users not only to build and manage sites but also to analyze and optimize site performance, all within the same platform.

Key announcements:

• Webflow Analyze: A new analytics tool that provides detailed insights into visitor behavior, helping teams make data-driven decisions to improve their site’s performance. No need for third-party integrations—it's built right into Webflow.

• Webflow Optimize: A native A/B testing and personalization tool that allows marketers to test and optimize site performance with the help of AI, making real-time adjustments based on user behavior.

• AI Assistant: A powerful AI-driven feature that helps teams quickly generate content and design elements, saving time without sacrificing creativity.

• GSAP Integration: Webflow now includes GSAP, a leading animation library, offering robust options for creating highly interactive, engaging web experiences.

Additional updates included improvements to CMS publishing, design systems, and page-building tools, all designed to streamline workflows for teams, freelancers, and agencies alike. Check out the full recap here and the event details on X​.

2. Framer (October 2024 Updates):

Framer’s new CMS References feature allows users to connect dynamic content across collections with ease.

They also launched a Plugin Marketplace with over 30 plugins, including integrations like Google Search Console and Notion, making it easier than ever to add functionality without touching code.

3. FlutterFlow (October 2024 Updates):

FlutterFlow’s AI for Good Hackathon showcased impactful AI-driven projects like Sundays and FarmGPT.

The latest update also includes Rich Content in Tooltips, so now you can add images, buttons, and icons to tooltips for a richer user experience.

They’ve also added Development Environment Support for Supabase and improved flexibility with branch environments.

4. Adalo (October 2024 Updates):

Adalo is focused on boosting app performance by 3x, which is no small feat! After a recent outage, they’ve made key fixes that are expected to significantly improve both speed and uptime.

They’re also working on exciting new features like more API integrations, deep linking, and eventually code export.

The team is dedicated to enhancing app performance while providing top-notch support.

5. Glide (October 2024 Updates):

Glide is stepping into the AI game with their new AI Custom Component. This feature is being trialed with select users and is expected to make its way into thousands of production apps by year’s end.

Glide is looking for feedback on how the component is working and what improvements they can make. If you want to see it in action, check out this demo and don’t forget to share your thoughts through their feedback survey.

6. Softr (September 2024 Updates):

Softr has rolled out Block Containers, which allow you to group blocks into side-by-side columns for more flexible layouts.

This new feature is perfect for creating dashboards, summary pages, or account details, and it gives you more control over your app’s visual appeal.

Tool Spotlight

Framer Plugin Marketplace

Framer’s new Plugin Marketplace is a must-check-out if you’re looking to add more functionality to your projects.

With over 30 plugins, including heavy hitters like Google Search Console and Notion, you can now supercharge your site with zero code.

Whether you need better SEO insights or better content management, the Plugin Marketplace has got you covered.

Community Showcase

Kreante: Empowering Peru’s Startup Ecosystem

Founded by Jorge Del Carpio and Christiam Munoz, Kreante is Peru’s first no-code agency, leveraging Bubble to empower entrepreneurs who lack coding experience.

Kreante’s success includes helping clients like Peru’s largest insurance company build powerful, no-code solutions.

Now, they’re expanding with Kreante Academy, offering no-code courses to support Latin America’s startup ecosystem.

Quick Bytes

• Webflow’s AI Assistant speeds up design and content creation.

• Framer’s CMS References streamline dynamic content management.

• Adalo’s performance upgrades are already making apps faster and more reliable.

• Glide’s AI Custom Component offers seamless AI integration.

• Softr’s Block Containers let you create more flexible layouts.

Recap of Webflow Conf 2024

The Webflow Conf 2024, held earlier this week, revealed exciting new updates like Webflow Analyze, Webflow Optimize, and the AI Assistant—all designed to help teams streamline workflows, make data-driven decisions, and enhance site performance.

If you missed it, you can still watch the keynote presentation on demand to catch up on all the announcements!

Closing Thoughts

That’s it for this week! We’ll be back next week with insights into no-code automation tools and how they can make your workflows even more efficient. Stay tuned!