Web Creation
Webflow Adds Clickmaps to Track Visitor Engagement
Clickmaps shows where visitors click directly on the site canvas. Built into Webflow with no extra setup, it helps teams quickly spot what’s working and improve key areas of a page.
Commerce & Services
Elementor Launches New Woo Bundles
Elementor launches new WooCommerce bundles, including Shoptimizer, a high-performance, conversion-focused theme. The bundles also include lower pricing and flexible hosting to simplify store setup.
Shopify Shuts Down Linkpop
Shopify will shut down Linkpop, its free ‘link in bio’ tool launched in ‘22. Linkpop lets brands create social profile pages linked to Shopify’s checkout for quick purchases. Shopify did not share a reason for the shutdown but advised users to find alternatives in the Shopify App Store.
Shopify Unveils AI Store Designer with Prompt Optimized Theme
Shopify launches an AI-powered Store Designer and a new “Horizon” theme, allowing merchants to build and customize their store using prompts instead of code.
Design & Creation
Framer Debuts AI Wireframer and Workshop
Wireframer turns text prompts into responsive page layouts, streamlining prototyping and publishing. Workshop lets users create interactive components by describing them, no code needed.
Canva Acquires MagicBrief to Add Ad Analytics
Canva is now expanding into ad analytics, allowing users to track ad performance and competitor spending within its platform. The new capabilities are expected to be part of its upcoming AI-powered marketing suite. The move comes alongside the launch of Deep Research, which uses AI to surface brand and audience insights during content creation.
Figma Acquires Payload
After launching Figma Sites, a no-code website builder, Figma acquired Payload, an open-source headless CMS. Payload’s backend will power CMS features to help teams build and manage sites faster, supporting Figma’s move into end-to-end product development.
AI & Creator Tools
Instagram Threads Adds Native Link-in-Bio Tool
Threads now lets creators add up to five links in their profile to direct followers to blogs, stores, or other socials, with built-in click insights. This may challenge tools like Linktree and Beacons by offering a free, native alternative.
Google Unveils AI UI Builder “Stitch”
Stitch, built on the recently acquired Galileo AI and powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, turns text prompts and images into UI designs with ready frontend code. It generates style options, exports to Figma, and aims to compete with Figma’s Make.
OpenAI Unveils Codex Coding Agent
Codex is a new AI agent that writes code, fixes bugs, runs tests, and answers codebase questions. It competes with tools like Anthropic’s Sonnet and aims to match an organization’s coding style. OpenAI is also reportedly in talks to acquire coding startup Windsurf for $3B.
Adobe Rolls Out LLM Optimizer for AI Search
LLM Optimizer helps brands appear more in AI answers on ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.visibility, suggests improvements, and applies them automatically. Available standalone or with Adobe Experience Manager, it helps companies shift from traditional SEO to “Generation Engine Optimization”.