Duda vs Webflow

2021. Web building platform Duda snaps up e-commerce cart tool Snipcart



Duda has completed the acquisition of Snipcart, a Canada-based startup that specializes in providing businesses with the ability to incorporate a shopping cart feature into their websites. Duda primarily collaborates with digital agencies and SaaS companies and boasts approximately 1 million paying sites. The acquisition was prompted by the surge in e-commerce websites during the global pandemic. By joining forces, the two companies will introduce enhanced functionalities within the Duda platform, including payment and membership tools. With Snipcart on board, Duda's customers, who often possess inventory and prefer not to manage it on separate e-commerce platforms, can seamlessly transform their products into purchasable items on the web.


2021. Website builder Webflow raises $140M



Webflow, a software company specializing in empowering businesses to create no-code websites, has announced the successful completion of a $140 million Series B funding round. Webflow's product falls under the category of companies advocating for the idea that software development for the internet should become easier, not more challenging, as time progresses. With ambitious plans ahead, the company aims to enhance its services to enable the creation of richer and more robust websites. According to the CEO, websites are an integral part of the software landscape, and he envisions no-code tools gradually assuming more complex software tasks. This expansion could foster the growth of the broader no-code market, potentially paving the way for startups to develop services that allow non-developers to rely less on engineering teams as time goes on.


2018. Website builder Duda integrates with Q&A service Yext



The renowned website builder Duda has partnered with Yext, the leading provider of Digital Knowledge Management solutions. This collaboration aims to streamline the process of managing a successful online presence by seamlessly integrating crucial business information, such as locations, operating hours, and product offerings, from Yext into Duda. The integrated solution ensures data synchronization across various web platforms. By directly importing business data into the Duda platform, website creation becomes faster, while simultaneously maintaining the consistency of essential SMB information across their website and the extensive Yext Powerlistings Network, which includes major platforms like Google, Apple, Facebook, Bing, and Yahoo. Moreover, Duda will leverage Yext's Knowledge Tags to incorporate Google-friendly schema markup, enabling search engines and other services to extract and display comprehensive website information in search results. This integration enhances the overall quality of information and improves the search experience across the internet.


2017. Duda launched new tablet editor



In today's fast-paced world, people are constantly on the move, and this holds especially true for website builders who are not always stationed at their desks when they need to edit and construct their clients' websites. Recognizing this need, Duda has made significant enhancements to our tablet editor, enabling customers to effortlessly build and modify sites from any location. The new tablet editor is not simply a scaled-down version of the desktop editor. It has been thoughtfully designed and adapted to provide you and your customers the freedom to create and edit websites with ease and speed, no matter where you are. Whether you're at your customer's place of business, on a train, at a coffee shop, or even at the beach, you can seamlessly load images, rearrange widgets, fine-tune content, analyze analytics, publish sites, and much more.


2017. Webflow releases Interactions 2.0



Webflow, a fusion of WordPress and Photoshop for web design, has unveiled Interactions 2.0, a significant enhancement to its web design platform that empowers designers to create professional websites without the need for coding. With the introduction of IX2.0, designers using Webflow can now effortlessly develop website interactions visually within minutes, a process that would typically take experienced developers hours or even days. Web professionals seeking to craft innovative web experiences can take advantage of Webflow IX2.0, a cutting-edge website animation tool that enables them to construct intricate timeline-based animations, captivating mouse-based effects, and captivating scrolling (parallax) effects, all without writing a single line of code. Unlike Adobe products, Webflow's revolutionary IX2.0 feature empowers designers with robust new capabilities for designing exceptional web experiences that were previously only achievable through coding.


2016. Duda introduced new responsive website builder



Duda has completely redesigned its responsive website builder to enhance the speed of site creation, improve the user experience, and ultimately deliver a more intuitive platform. The new builder has been developed using React, an open-source JavaScript library renowned for creating dynamic user interfaces. This implementation of Facebook's technology ensures that the platform is highly robust and adaptable. The drag-and-drop functionality now feels even smoother, and the editor itself loads up to 40% faster compared to its previous version. Notable additions to the builder include expanded layout options, an increased selection of color overlays, the introduction of the Icon Widget, 22 additional fonts, interpage anchors, customizable backgrounds per page, the ability to use video backgrounds within columns and popups, support for Open Graph, and a more flexible Photo Gallery feature.


2016. Duda Partnered with Let’s Encrypt to provide Free SSL Certificates



Duda has recently announced that SSL certificates will now be provided at no additional cost to all paid Duda responsive websites. This initiative brings several benefits to website owners. In an attempt to encourage webmasters to adopt a "secure internet" approach, major players in the web industry have been using a combination of incentives and penalties. For instance, Google rewards encrypted (secured) sites with SEO benefits. Furthermore, certain web browsers are starting to restrict the features accessible to unsecured websites, as highlighted in a Mozilla article discussing the limitations imposed on unsecured websites, including advanced features like service workers.


2015. Webflow launched Visual CMS


Content management system provider Webflow has introduced what it proudly calls the "world's first visual CMS." This innovative solution enables users to create websites with dynamic content, images, and blog posts without the requirement of assembling a design and code team. With a user-friendly interface, it offers a streamlined experience for individuals or small teams who wish to design their own websites. Notably, Webflow emphasizes that it eliminates the need to tinker with HTML, CSS, or PHP. While Webflow stands out in the web design space, other companies like Wordpress.com have also recently revamped their interfaces to enhance appeal, especially when compared to popular blogging platforms like Medium. Platforms such as Squarespace and Weebly target sole proprietors or small businesses seeking a web presence without the resources or budget for an entire team. While a basic plan is available for free, users can opt for a $16 monthly option that includes web hosting and unlimited code support.


2014. Duda unveils own Website Analytics



A while back, Duda unveiled a new statistics interface. It was the free version of Google Analytics, which is a commendable service. However, when dealing with a substantial amount of data, Google only utilizes a small portion of the overall statistics for calculating the final results. Although this approach works well to provide a statistically valid estimation, it can sometimes lead to misleading outcomes when delving into detailed reports. Another drawback is the prolonged calculation time for certain requests. The new solution, hosted by Duda, resolves these issues by internally storing all the data and performing all calculations. This approach is faster because it is specifically optimized for our system, and more accurate as it utilizes the complete dataset instead of relying on a sample.


2014. Webflow raised $1.5 Million



Webflow, a startup that focuses on simplifying the process of visually designing and hosting responsive websites for creative professionals, has successfully secured $1.5 million in seed funding. With Webflow, designers can utilize a drag-and-drop website builder featuring an intuitive interface to easily customize their sites with various common web elements such as sliders, maps, buttons, divs, videos, social widgets, and more. Underneath the surface, Webflow generates HTML5 and CSS3 code that complies with the W3C standards. While there are a few competing services in this space, such as Bootstrap, Foundation, or Adobe's Edge Reflow, they often require a more advanced skill set to utilize effectively.