The new features unlock the potential for a
smoother development process, new levels of extensibility, and more
opportunities to generate revenue in the Wix App
Market
NEW
YORK, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd.
(NASDAQ: WIX), the leading SaaS website builder platform to create,
manage, and grow a global, digital presence1, announced
new features for developers to build applications more efficiently,
enriching the Wix ecosystem and providing more monetization
opportunities. The announcements were made at Wix's annual
Developers' Conference, DevStudio Con, held in Bangalore, India this year.
"We understand developers need a flexible platform to
deliver high-end projects hyper-efficiently. This is why we are
thrilled to announce our new features to our developer community at
this year's DevStudio Con," said Shahar
Talmi, GM Developer Platform at Wix. "We are continuing to
open the Wix no-code and low-code platform with reusable,
customizable apps and AI tools, all while providing more revenue
opportunities. We aim to build the best solution for agencies and
developers by delivering a platform that offers a wide range of
out-of-the-box business functionality and welcome the addition of
custom functionalities and apps to break boundaries within the Wix
ecosystem."
Product Release Highlights:
Create Rich, Powerful Apps with Wix Command-line Interface
(CLI)
Developers can now create rich, powerful apps
using the tools and technologies they know and love. The Wix CLI
offers a robust and flexible environment for building applications
on the Wix platform. The Wix CLI supports a streamlined and
efficient development process with TypeScript and React at the
forefront for front-end development and Node.js powering back-end
logic. The Wix CLI provides a comprehensive toolset, including the
ability to use modern web development frameworks and libraries,
facilitating seamless integration with Wix's development ecosystem.
Additionally, apps that are built on Wix CLI are hosted on Wix for
free with no charges for the app developer.
Craft Beautiful and Intuitive Product
Experiences
The Wix Design System is a
comprehensive toolkit that empowers developers to create visually
cohesive and highly functional applications that integrate
seamlessly within the Wix ecosystem. The toolkit includes reusable
components and Figma kits, offering developers the tools to build
applications that maintain a consistent look and feel across the
platform. The design system helps ensure that apps appear native to
Wix, just like those developed by Wix's in-house team. In
addition, the Wix Patterns library allows for rapid
development of admin screens, creating feature reach screens with
just a few lines of code.
Jumpstart App Development with
Templates
Whether working with Wix Blocks, Wix CLI, or
opting for self-hosting, developers can choose from a selection of
pre-designed templates tailored to different use cases. These
templates provide a solid foundation, allowing developers to focus
on customization and functionality rather than starting from
scratch. Each template is built to be easily adaptable, ensuring
that developers can modify and extend the code to meet specific
needs and preferences.
Expand Functionality of Wix
Apps
Developers can now extend functionalities,
enabling them to create feature-rich plugins that seamlessly
integrate into Wix's business apps, such as Wix Stores and Wix Bookings without building an
entire logic framework from scratch. Widget plugins can easily be
placed into predefined slots (UI placeholders) on the user site or
the admin dashboard, allowing for intuitive customization and
integration. Backend plugins can extend and customize Wix's backend
logic. These plugins can then be sold on the app market, providing
a new revenue stream. This expansion enables developers to build
specific solutions within existing apps, enhancing their
functionality and integration.
More Tools for Success
Introducing new tools
including optimized discoverability, providing users with relevant
app suggestions in context with their actions. Furthermore, to gain
trust with users, introducing Wix
Choice, a Wix App
certification program rewarding high-quality apps with a certified
badge. Lastly, app developers can choose the best pricing plan for
their customers including a free trial, recurring or usage-based.
Developers benefit from 100% rev share in the first
year.
Learn more about Wix's developer offering
here: https://www.wix.com/studio/developers.
About Wix.com Ltd.
Wix is the leading SaaS website
builder platform to create, manage, and grow a global, digital
presence1. What began as a website builder in 2006 is
now a complete platform providing self-creators, agencies, and
enterprises, with distinguished performance, security, and a
reliable infrastructure. With a focus on continuous innovation, a
wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO,
marketing tools, and industry-leading AI technologies, Wix users
have full ownership of their brand and unmatched creative freedom.
Complimenting the Wix platform for self-creators, Wix
Studio is an advanced creation and management platform for
agencies and freelancers.
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Media Relations Contact: PR@wix.com
1 Based on the number of active live sites as
reported by competitors' figures, independent third-party-data and
internal data as of Q4 2023.
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