Notion's latest move has stirred up the website-building tool sector with the introduction of a new feature—sites, which allows users to publish Notion pages directly as websites. This means that Notion's page layouts can now also serve as website layouts, and this feature is available for free.
The launch of this feature transforms Notion from a mere note-taking and organizing tool into a website-building platform. It supports various functionalities required for websites, such as theme customization, website icon settings, and even integrates tools like Google Analytics for traffic analysis. Users can choose whether their pages are discoverable on the internet, offering more options and flexibility for individuals and businesses.
Notion's update also includes over 10,000 templates covering various fields such as work, study, daily life, and project management. Additionally, users can customize their own domain names, further enhancing Notion's appeal as a website-building tool.
From a technical perspective, Notion's sites feature lowers the barrier to website creation, enabling individuals without coding knowledge to quickly set up their own websites. This aligns with the current trend of large model technology, which simplifies front-end code writing and can even prototype a cool website within a minute.
However, while Notion offers high customization, it may fall short in achieving very impressive effects compared to large models. Large models possess strong customization capabilities, but they have not yet been tightly integrated with existing products. For instance, Claude's Artifacts feature enriches user interaction with Claude, allowing real-time viewing, editing, and building upon AI-generated content.
It is foreseeable that in the near future, products both domestically and internationally will make more interesting and practical innovations with the help of AI. For example, large models could write and deploy websites directly, potentially sparking a surge in domain name sales.
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