Deliver your MVP quickly to gain investment. Test out ideas at pace and move to full development in a fraction of the time. Create your app without the need for a large and expensive development team.
These are all great reasons to use no-code and it is designed for the novice to pick it up, but on occasion, you might want an expert to help you during the process, so in this article, we look at what a no-code expert is, what they bring and of course, where to find them.
What is a No-code Expert?
This is a person that can help you avoid mistakes with your no-code platform selections, aid you in the choice of templates (or custom code), where to find the best no-code developers, or have the ability to build your tool.
They are experts that know the market, have been involved in many no-code projects, and are full of great connections. The best ones go beyond recommendations, they put you directly in touch with people and can get the job done.
Industry Connections and Business Savvy
You’ll want your no-code expert to introduce you to the right people to ensure you get the most out of your platform(s) of choice. They will understand the platforms that work well together and be able to steer you away from choices based on their experience and knowledge.
The really good no-code experts have worked in businesses and understand how to leverage no-code to build the solution for your business. They will understand what your goals are and be able to match you up with the right people and platforms.
Cost-Effective
It might seem like an unusual benefit. Pay for an expert and call it cost-effective, but I promise you it is. Work with a good no-code expert and you’ll pick the right tool to build your product in half the time, saving you money from the start.
They also understand the right integrations and connectors to use. This is vital in the no-code development world, you don’t need to build everything when you can connect directly with other functionality that already exists.
How to Choose a No-code Expert?
Knowing you need a no-code expert is one thing, understanding what type of expert you need is another. To know what expert to choose and where to find them, you need to consider a few things:
- What skills gaps do you have in your business? If you currently have developers proficient with integrators, then this isn’t a prime skill to look for in an expert. If you have already selected a platform, then you can look for someone that can help maximize its use. If you are yet to select it, then someone to help pick the right one for your proposed product will be important.
- What solution are you looking to produce? Having a clear idea of your product will enable you to find an expert that is well versed in that area, bringing proven experience with similar problems.
- What is your company culture? Any no-code expert will need to work closely with your business, making it important that they fit into the culture. Think about the personality you are looking for, the communication style that matters, or their approach. Are they proactive or do they allow things to happen more naturally?
Whilst earlier we said that using a no-code expert was cost-effective, it is important to be aware of your budget at the beginning, so you choose them wisely. Also, think carefully about the timeline, you’ll want to be clear with any potential expert about what timeline they have to work with.
Where to Find the Best No-code Experts?
The best place to find no-code experts is within their communities. Places like LinkedIn can be useful avenues to find people but normally by talking with your own network on the platform rather than directly searching for a no-code expert.
We’d always recommend starting out with your own community and network of people, before then looking elsewhere. Whilst not a completely exhaustive list, here are some of the best places to seek out an expert to help your business.
We will start with the biggest audience, although you don’t need to search across the entire social media platform, rather you should connect with the no-code communities that exist within it. As you get to know the community, start by searching the #nocode hashtag and find experts in the field.
If you do know the platform you are looking for, then seek out the experts of the platform within Twitter. Look at their following and the things they talk about.
One bonus idea is to follow some of the biggest names in no-code and then look at the people that interact with them. These big hitters might not be the people that will help build your business but they could link you to the ones that will. Here are a few names to get you going
- Ben Tossell - Founded MarkerPad and is a no-code pioneer.
- Karthik Puvvada - Described as a ‘build in public’ evangelist
- Max Haining - Founded the 100 days of no-code community that connects thousands of makers and experts in no-code
- Lacey Kesler - Head of education at Adalo
- Tara Reid - CEO of Apps without code
- Gregory John - Bubble.io expert and Bootcamp instructor at Yale
Makerpad
The world’s largest community for people interested in all things no-code, it also happens to have the largest job board dedicated to no-code experts. If you look for an expert, you’ll have a strong chance of finding some of the finest no-code minds in the industry.
Adalo
A wonderful platform for building no-code apps, it also has a vibrant community of experts. As the heading on the experts' section of the website says
“Take your app to the next level with one of our Adalo-approved designers, developers, coaches, and all-around good people!”
It is a website rich with talented no-code experts that can help you realize your dreams.
Codemap
An impressive site where you can hire all the elements you need to build your application, not just a no-code expert. It is possible to find experts in UX, API integrations, product management, and many more areas.
The no-code experts come pre-vetted, giving you a level of confidence that’s important when deciding who you can trust.
Nucode
Any site that began life as the ‘Product Hunt for no-code is going to be a good place for you to find no-code experts. With over 5,000 experts, it is one of the biggest no-code communities and perfect for finding your ideal person.
WeLoveNoCode
We don’t include ourselves for vanity reasons, we are genuinely one of the largest and most qualified communities of no-code experts. We were built specifically for the purpose of connecting founders with no-code experts that can help their dreams become a reality.
All of our experts go through a training course with us, so we know anyone that joins the community of no-code experts is qualified and will add value to our members. Search for the skills you need, we cover over 270 no-code tools and have 15,000 experts for you to connect with today.
Code Mentor
A slightly different proposition as they have a more rounded set of no-code experts for you to choose from. They promote the ability to find tutors and consultants as much as developers and engineers, so if you are looking for a no-code mentor to advise on getting your project started, this might be a good option.
There Might Be More Than One Perfect Fit
An important thing to remember is don’t assume finding one expert will solve all your problems. Keep an open mind and be prepared. You might need a collection of experts that when bought together can deliver the value you need to grow.
Ask an expert for recommendations as well, they might have worked with others on previous projects that can help you and they work well with.
Whether you are looking for the next great developer, an architect to design your vision or a mentor to help you plan your no-code based business, search far and wide, be open to people from across the world and enjoy meeting these talented people, we know we love working with them!
