The Growth Letter by Tim Cakir - Issue #12

June 22, 2020

Hi everyone,

This week I’ve been studying again, and I’m diving into the world of “no code”. I’m doing a course and experimenting with building apps.

Former CEO of Github, Chris Wanstrath once said “The future of coding is no coding at all”. I don’t know if he was right, but it’s truly amazing to see what is possible and it’s perfect for anyone who is thinking of building an MVP.

I’m sharing a few resources related to no code, plus some exciting tech news and helpful blog posts. I hope you enjoy this week’s edition, and please let me know if you have any feedback. I’m always happy to hear from you.

Highlights

Bubble.io is a platform for building software, without code. It’s a drag-and-drop editor which allows you to create fully functioning apps. I’m currently doing their No-code Bootcamp which promises to help you launch an MVP within 8 weeks.

Learn to build your app with a dedicated Bubble instructor in our multi-course digital bootcamps.

Good Reads

If you are skeptical about the “no code” movement, have a read of this article from Bubble.io’s blog, about 5 apps that were built without code and are helping to fight the coronavirus.

Startups and entrepreneurs are fighting the effects of COVID-19 with apps built rapidly on Bubble, a no-code online business creator and web editor.

Twitter makes a bold move. The company recently announced that they will be introducing voice tweets. This will potentially change the meaning of “tweeting”, but presents a new opportunity for brands to communicate with their audience.

Twitter is introducing a new way for people to tweet using only their voice. The feature is in testing now.

How can you make your buyer personas agile? This article offers some great advice about how to update your personas to fit the changing market.

Marketers are struggling to adapt their demand-gen messaging to audiences’ new needs in the COVID-19 era. Agile buyer personas could be the key to establishing the right connection.

If you’re feeling pessimistic about the state of the world and the economy, check out this inspiring blog post from Sujan Patel, where he explores what we can learn from the recession of 2008.

Surviving the next few years isn’t going to be easy. But I always come back to one of my favorite quotes: “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.” Everything that’s happening now is going to make you a better entrepreneur. It’s going to give you a thicker skin, and it’s going to set the bar of your abilities higher than ever before.

Who to Follow

I’m a fan of Sujan Patel, and I highly recommend following him on Twitter for sharp insights and growth expertise.

The latest Tweets from Sujan Patel (@sujanpatel). Run a few SaaS companies @Mailshakeapp @VoilaNorbert @RightInbox @Pick_Hq & help grow companies through @Webprofits. Austin,TX

Tools

There’s been a lot of buzz this week surrounding a new software that’s claiming to have reinvented email. I’m excited to try HEY, and I can’t wait to let you know if it lives up to the hype.

Have you tried it yet? What do you think?

HEY isn’t just email software. That’s just not enough. HEY is software + a philosophy of email.