Why is Notion a NoCode tool?

Takeaways and other cool stuff from my deep dive into Notion.

Have you wondered why Notion is tagged as a NoCode tool by some people? How does it replace code? It is just a good note taking app, isn't it?

Turns out Notion can do much more. You can create an entire blog, wikis, landing pages, resume, personal portfolio, task manager, reading list and more.

Takeaways

1. Your Notion page is two clicks away from being a public website with a nearly customized domain of this type:

   you-can-edit-this.notion.site

   The drag and drop capability of the blocks or page components also makes it easier to design your website. Though, search engine indexing or google being able to show your website in its results, is only available with paid plans.

2. Databases in notion are featured as tables. Using tables that can be related and visualised in various ways, you can build a music library, an invoicing and payment system and even a lightweight CRM. Repetitive tasks can also be automated using workflow automation tools like Zapier and Integromat.

3. NoCode is not strictly tools that eliminate coding but everything that helps you to run a digital product without coding. In this sense Notion can be an excellent workspace for organizing and scheduling tasks, tracking the progress of your project, managing notes and other documents.

Resources

1. How this Youtuber got organized enough to quit his job and hit 5 million subscribers

   Ahmed's workspace is an excellent example of workflow management through Notion.

   “With this template, I know the exact tasks I need to get done in order to complete the video. It lets me focus on thinking creatively.”

2. Notion Pokédex v2.0

   A wiki/database of 898 pokemons created only using Notion.

3. Notion vs. Airtable: A side-by-side comparison of the database apps

   Read on to see where does Notion lack in database features. Also, consequently, how Airtable has an edge over Notion in providing an enterprise level database solution.

People

1. William Nutt

   He has created NotionVIP that houses a wide collection of icons to use in notion pages and interesting articles to up your Notion game.

   William Nutt @WilliamNutt

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   The @NotionHQ API is worth the hype. You can now: 1. Integrate with other apps 2. Automate your workspace Here's your starter kit.

   

   notion.vipNotion Explained: The API Debut ~ Notion VIPThe Notion API is worth the hype. The milestone opens a world of new opportunities in Notion. Here’s what you need to know.

2. Marie Poulin

   Marie is Notion consultant! Her Youtube is also filled with Notion guides and hacks.

   Marie Poulin @mariepoulin

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   I spent many years as a design/strategy generalist. Life was slow, quiet, and peaceful. Then I found @NotionHQ and niched hard. "Hold onto your butts!"

   

3. August Bradley

   August teaches life design using Notion through his YouTube channel that boasts 40,000 subscribers. Recently he has also launched a Notion Life Design course.

August Bradley @augustbradley

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Don’t run around trying to get a seat at the table. Build your own table. Then build an ecosystem around it.

Rabbit Hole

1. Template creators

   It is amazing that there is a market for notion templates. Notionery, for example, describes itself as a curated marketplace for premium Notion templates. These templates were built using the same Notion that you and I use! It would be interesting to checkout these template creators across different NoCode tools.

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Thanks for reading. Best of luck.😃

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