Not so long ago creating your own website required a deep understanding of coding and it took a good amount of time. However, today we are able to create websites in no time and with no knowledge of coding, thanks to AI-driven web tools. Having used these tools myself, I’ve experienced firsthand how easy they make website development to be. But are these tools the holy grail they seem to be?
What makes AI-driven web tools great?
Some characteristics of AI-driven web tools that make them so appealing are their ease of use, easy customization, scalability, and time saving efficiency (Haim, 2024). Platforms like Wix ADI (Artificial Design Intelligence) have revolutionized web development through these characteristics. From my own experience with Wix ADI, I found its ease of use to be remarkable. It offers a simplified setup where answering questions about your businesses or project will result in multiple layout options that meet your needs (Goldstein, 2022). The customization could not be easier through its intuitive editing where you can easily adjust colors, fonts, images without any coding knowledge. Further, the scalability the AI tool offers is amazing, because you can use the built-in features for marketing and social media promotion to grow your website with it (Goldstein, 2022). Lastly, how long does it take to achieve these results? Just a few minutes to get a fully functioning and customized website. The AI can handle everything, even color schemes and the layout of the design.
(Wix ADI, n.d.)
Are AI-driven web tools the future?
The appeal is clear: no coding required, faster development time, and professional results. However, the convenience of these AI tools comes with limitations. From my experience, complex projects cannot rely on these tools, at least not entirely. Even so, for small businesses and startups, these tools are life changing. Not having to invest large amounts of money and lots of time in building a website is revolutionary.
What AI-driven web tools should you use?
There are numerous AI-driven web tools available, but choosing the right one depends on several factors. Based on my experience, your budget is crucial. I’ve used tools that offer free versions, but the premium features are where the real customization and scaling power comes into play (Haim, 2024). Additionally, the type of website you’re building matters. For instance, if you’re building an e-commerce store or restaurant booking site, you’ll need a tool that specializes in those features (Haim, 2024). Skill level is also key. While some AI tools, like Wix ADI, handle most of the work for you, others require more input, so your comfort with web design should guide your choice.
Conclusion
Overall, my experience with AI-driven web tools has shown that they empower anyone, regardless of coding knowledge, to bring a website to life. While there’s still room for evolution in these tools, they have already revolutionized web development for small businesses and personal projects. As the technology evolves, more of these tools will evolve.
References
OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (Oct 3 version) [Large language model]. A futuristic panoramic illustration of AI-driven web development. https://chat.openai.com/chat
Goldstein, K. (2022, June 19). Wix ADI: How Design AI Elevates Website Creation for Everyone. Wix Blog. https://www.wix.com/blog/wix-artificial-design-intelligence
Haim, I. (2024, May 7). 6 Best AI Website Builders of 2024. Elementor. https://elementor.com/blog/best-ai-website-builders/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21398986558&utm_term=&lang=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXRSbna5db2d_T_x82zTHgGjcjcuu-zHnKmuHLZS5zt8mi83PInrhzEaAozTEALw_wcB
Wix ADI. (n.d.). Ai Website Builder. Wix.com. Retrieved October 2, 2024, from https://www.wix.com/ai-website-builder?utm_campaign=toplink-ai-website
Thank you for your take on this Ioana. This really is an interesting topic.
I remember that tools that allowed us to quickly and easily create websites were available for a long time. The problem was they used predefined themes and outlines. A situation, which was unfavorable for both users and website owners. For users every page looked the same. For owners it was difficult to differentiate from competition. Now everyone can have their own website which is customisable and made to measure.
What I see as a problem is, now there can be too many websites. Since everyone can make their own, even people without any experience in design and user experience, the average quality can deteriorate. I see this trend of always lowering quality already and I don’t want to see it further.
Overall, a very exciting topic. It’ll be interesting to see how it develops.