Web Creation
Squarespace Boosts SEO with Traffic-Generating Tools
Squarespace has launched industry-specific name generators (Photography, Online Store, YouTube Channel) and an image resizer, aiming to drive more organic search traffic. They’re not alone- HubSpot recently launched a clip generator, and Elementor added image compressors and converters, all aimed at leveraging traffic-generating tools to attract top-of-funnel users.
GoDaddy Backs WordPress with $500K Donation
GoDaddy has donated $500,000 to The WP Community Collective to support open-source WordPress development. This comes as WP Engine faces criticism for not contributing enough to the platform. As a major provider of Managed WordPress hosting, GoDaddy's investment reinforces its commitment to the ecosystem.
Webflow Strengthens Enterprise Focus with Pricing and Figma Upgrades
Webflow has introduced new seat types, removed user limits on workspace plans, and adjusted pricing, impacting smaller teams while offering savings for larger ones(full breakdown). It also improved its Figma integration, allowing components, variables, and styles to be imported and updated more efficiently.
Commerce & Services
Shopify Doubles Down on AI with Acquihires and New CTO
Shopify is expanding its AI capabilities with acquihires from Peel Insights, Ritual, and others while appointing ex-Microsoft exec Mikhail Parakhin as CTO. It also launched an AI-powered store setup tool, allowing merchants to generate custom themes by describing their business, signalling a deeper focus on AI-driven commerce solutions.
Amazon Expands ‘Haul’ Globally After U.S. Launch in 2024
Amazon is taking Haul, its budget shopping marketplace, global, with plans to expand into Europe and Mexico this year. Launched in late 2024 to compete with Temu and Shein, Haul offers direct-from-China products with longer delivery times. Unlike traditional expansions, this launch is fully digital, allowing Amazon to scale without added logistics costs.
Mindbody Enhances AI Suite with Client Retention and Support Tools
Mindbody has expanded its AI suite with features to help businesses optimize operations and better engage clients. The new “Clients At Risk” tool flags members at risk of losing motivation, prompting timely interventions to improve retention. “Big Spenders” identifies high-value customers for more targeted services.
Design & Creation
HubSpot and Canva Partner to Streamline Content Creation
HubSpot and Canva have teamed up to integrate Canva’s design tools into HubSpot’s platform, enabling users to create, edit, and publish on-brand content without leaving their marketing workflow.
Adobe Launches Free Photoshop for iOS
Adobe has released a free version of Photoshop for iOS along side Adobe Express (launched in 2021 - 5.4M +111% YoY MAU Google Play), with an Android version in development. This move expands Photoshop’s accessibility, targeting casual creators and small businesses while competing with mobile design tools like Canva.
AI & Creator Tools
Lovable Introduces Visual Editing for AI-Powered App Building
Lovable, an AI-powered app builder, has introduced a visual editing feature, expanding beyond its text-based interface for a more intuitive experience. The upgrade was showcased in a head-to-head battle with Webflow, drawing 38,000 live viewers.
Meta Expands AI and Video with Standalone Apps
Meta is planning a standalone Meta AI chatbot app for Q2 2025 to rival OpenAI and Google, while Instagram explores a separate Reels app to challenge TikTok. Both moves aim to boost engagement, enhance content discovery, and keep Meta competitive in AI and short-form video.
Replit Boosts AI Coding with Agent v2 and Context-Aware Actions
Replit, an online IDE and coding platform, has launched Agent v2, an upgraded AI assistant with smarter code suggestions, debugging, and real-time Replit Actions for executing commands from chat. Improved context awareness helps it better understand projects, reinforcing Replit’s push into AI-powered development against GitHub Copilot