From Screengrab to Website: Lightspeed Unveils Innovative AI-Powered Website Builder for Retailers
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered website builder that transforms screenshots into fully functional websites for retailers. The innovative tool eliminates the need for manual coding or third-party developers, allowing merchants to create custom web elements by simply providing screen captures or descriptions.
The AI-driven technology, currently in beta with select merchants, analyzes examples and generates production-ready code, enabling retailers to build professional-looking online stores quickly and efficiently. The solution aims to democratize web development by reducing complexity and costs while delivering on-brand websites in minutes.
According to Dax Dasilva, Founder and CEO, the tool addresses common challenges merchants face with website design, removing friction and enabling faster iteration. Ryan Pratt, a Colorado-based shoe store owner, praised the solution's ability to create custom sections without external assistance. Broader availability of the website builder is expected later in 2025.
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) ha presentato un innovativo creatore di siti web alimentato dall'IA che trasforma gli screenshot in siti web completamente funzionali per i rivenditori. Questo strumento innovativo elimina la necessità di codifica manuale o di sviluppatori esterni, consentendo ai commercianti di creare elementi web personalizzati semplicemente fornendo catture di schermo o descrizioni.
La tecnologia guidata dall'IA, attualmente in fase beta con alcuni commercianti selezionati, analizza gli esempi e genera codice pronto per la produzione, permettendo ai rivenditori di costruire rapidamente e in modo efficiente negozi online dall'aspetto professionale. La soluzione mira a democratizzare lo sviluppo web riducendo la complessità e i costi, offrendo siti web in linea con il marchio in pochi minuti.
Secondo Dax Dasilva, Fondatore e CEO, lo strumento affronta le sfide comuni che i commercianti devono affrontare con il design dei siti web, rimuovendo attriti e consentendo iterazioni più rapide. Ryan Pratt, proprietario di un negozio di scarpe in Colorado, ha elogiato la capacità della soluzione di creare sezioni personalizzate senza assistenza esterna. Si prevede una disponibilità più ampia del creatore di siti web entro la fine del 2025.
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) ha presentado un innovador creador de sitios web impulsado por IA que transforma capturas de pantalla en sitios web completamente funcionales para minoristas. Esta herramienta innovadora elimina la necesidad de codificación manual o de desarrolladores externos, permitiendo a los comerciantes crear elementos web personalizados simplemente proporcionando capturas de pantalla o descripciones.
La tecnología impulsada por IA, actualmente en beta con algunos comerciantes seleccionados, analiza ejemplos y genera código listo para producción, permitiendo a los minoristas construir rápidamente y de manera eficiente tiendas en línea con apariencia profesional. La solución tiene como objetivo democratizar el desarrollo web al reducir la complejidad y los costos, ofreciendo sitios web alineados con la marca en minutos.
Según Dax Dasilva, Fundador y CEO, la herramienta aborda los desafíos comunes que enfrentan los comerciantes con el diseño de sitios web, eliminando fricciones y permitiendo iteraciones más rápidas. Ryan Pratt, propietario de una zapatería en Colorado, elogió la capacidad de la solución para crear secciones personalizadas sin asistencia externa. Se espera una mayor disponibilidad del creador de sitios web a finales de 2025.
라이트스피드 커머스 주식회사 (NYSE: LSPD)는 스크린샷을 완전한 기능을 갖춘 웹사이트로 변환하는 AI 기반 웹사이트 빌더를 공개했습니다. 이 혁신적인 도구는 수동 코딩이나 제3자 개발자의 필요성을 없애고, 상인들이 화면 캡처나 설명을 제공하기만 하면 맞춤형 웹 요소를 생성할 수 있게 합니다.
현재 일부 선택된 상인들과 함께 베타 테스트 중인 AI 기반 기술은 예제를 분석하고 생산 준비가 완료된 코드를 생성하여 소매업체들이 빠르고 효율적으로 전문적인 온라인 상점을 구축할 수 있도록 합니다. 이 솔루션은 복잡성과 비용을 줄이면서 몇 분 안에 브랜드에 맞는 웹사이트를 제공하여 웹 개발을 민주화하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
닥스 다실바, 창립자이자 CEO에 따르면, 이 도구는 상인들이 웹사이트 디자인에서 직면하는 일반적인 문제를 해결하고 마찰을 제거하여 더 빠른 반복을 가능하게 합니다. 콜로라도에 있는 신발 가게 소유자 라이언 프랫은 외부 지원 없이 맞춤형 섹션을 생성할 수 있는 솔루션의 능력을 칭찬했습니다. 웹사이트 빌더의 더 넓은 가용성은 2025년 말에 예상됩니다.
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) a dévoilé un créateur de sites web révolutionnaire alimenté par l'IA qui transforme les captures d'écran en sites web entièrement fonctionnels pour les détaillants. Cet outil innovant élimine le besoin de codage manuel ou de développeurs tiers, permettant aux commerçants de créer des éléments web personnalisés simplement en fournissant des captures d'écran ou des descriptions.
La technologie alimentée par l'IA, actuellement en phase bêta avec certains commerçants sélectionnés, analyse des exemples et génère du code prêt pour la production, permettant aux détaillants de créer rapidement et efficacement des boutiques en ligne au look professionnel. La solution vise à démocratiser le développement web en réduisant la complexité et les coûts tout en livrant des sites web conformes à la marque en quelques minutes.
Selon Dax Dasilva, Fondateur et PDG, l'outil répond aux défis courants auxquels les commerçants sont confrontés en matière de conception de sites web, supprimant les frictions et permettant des itérations plus rapides. Ryan Pratt, propriétaire d'un magasin de chaussures dans le Colorado, a salué la capacité de la solution à créer des sections personnalisées sans assistance extérieure. Une disponibilité plus large du créateur de sites web est attendue d'ici la fin de 2025.
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) hat einen bahnbrechenden KI-gestützten Website-Builder vorgestellt, der Screenshots in voll funktionsfähige Websites für Einzelhändler verwandelt. Das innovative Tool beseitigt die Notwendigkeit manueller Codierung oder externer Entwickler und ermöglicht es Händlern, benutzerdefinierte Webelemente einfach durch Bereitstellung von Bildschirmaufnahmen oder Beschreibungen zu erstellen.
Die KI-gesteuerte Technologie, die derzeit in der Beta-Phase mit ausgewählten Händlern getestet wird, analysiert Beispiele und generiert produktionsbereiten Code, der es Einzelhändlern ermöglicht, schnell und effizient professionell aussehende Online-Shops zu erstellen. Die Lösung zielt darauf ab, die Webentwicklung zu demokratisieren, indem sie Komplexität und Kosten reduziert und in wenigen Minuten markengerechte Websites bereitstellt.
Laut Dax Dasilva, Gründer und CEO, adressiert das Tool häufige Herausforderungen, mit denen Händler beim Webdesign konfrontiert sind, beseitigt Reibungen und ermöglicht schnellere Iterationen. Ryan Pratt, Inhaber eines Schuhgeschäfts in Colorado, lobte die Fähigkeit der Lösung, benutzerdefinierte Abschnitte ohne externe Unterstützung zu erstellen. Eine breitere Verfügbarkeit des Website-Builders wird für Ende 2025 erwartet.
- Launch of innovative AI-powered website builder that could drive new customer acquisition
- Technology reduces dependency on third-party developers, potentially lowering merchant costs
- Expansion of product offering strengthens competitive position in e-commerce space
- Product currently to beta testing with select merchants
- Success and adoption rate of the new technology remains unproven
- Potential implementation and integration challenges during rollout
Insights
Lightspeed's new AI-powered website builder represents a strategic product expansion that addresses a significant pain point for merchants lacking technical expertise. By leveraging generative AI to transform screenshots into functional websites, Lightspeed is removing a major barrier to digital commerce adoption for small and medium retailers.
The technology's ability to eliminate manual coding delivers two key benefits: cost reduction by removing the need for third-party developers, and time efficiency by automating what traditionally requires hours of design work. This positions Lightspeed more directly against established website builders like Shopify and Wix, but with a differentiated AI approach.
The beta release strategy is prudent, allowing Lightspeed to refine the technology with select merchants before wider deployment later this year. This indicates the company is prioritizing product quality over rushed deployment.
What's most notable is how this tool democratizes web development by enabling merchants to visualize their ideas through examples rather than struggling with technical specifications. This screenshot-to-website capability represents a practical application of generative AI in the retail technology stack beyond the typical marketing applications we've seen thus far.
For retailers, particularly small independent merchants like Treadz mentioned in the announcement, this AI website builder addresses a fundamental operational challenge. Many smaller retailers face a difficult choice: invest
The ability to build custom web elements without coding knowledge creates significant operational efficiency for retailers who typically wrestle with either outsourcing their web presence (expensive) or handling it in-house (time-consuming with variable results). By enabling retailers to quickly iterate based on visual examples, Lightspeed is helping merchants respond more rapidly to changing market conditions or promotional needs.
What's particularly valuable is the integration with Lightspeed's existing commerce platform. While standalone website builders are plentiful, having this functionality within an already-adopted POS and commerce ecosystem creates a more seamless retail technology stack. This reduces the integration headaches that typically plague retailers juggling multiple technology vendors.
The targeted availability for Lightspeed's core markets (US, Canada, UK, Australia, etc.) suggests a focused rollout approach that aligns with their existing merchant base rather than attempting to dramatically expand their footprint with this feature alone.
Lightspeed's Generative AI web builder creates bespoke websites based on screenshot examples, eliminating the need for manual coding; helping retailers save both time and money
No need for manual coding or third party developers. This innovative tool lets retailers create custom web elements without coding by using AI to analyze screen captures and generate production-ready code. Merchants simply describe or show Lightspeed's Website Builder what they want using real-world examples, and the tool builds them fully integrated, professional-looking online stores with speed and ease. This democratization of web building can save retailers time and money, reduce complexity, and deliver beautifully on-brand websites in minutes.
"Designing a website in-house can be time-consuming, frustrating, and complex for many merchants. Without design expertise or coding skills, they can often spend significant time experimenting with layouts, adjusting branding elements, and troubleshooting issues to get their store looking just right," said Dax Dasilva, Founder and CEO at Lightspeed. "Our goal is to remove the friction from website design and give merchants the power to iterate at the speed of commerce. This AI-driven technology is a leap forward in ecommerce efficiency, which can help businesses of all sizes create compelling digital experiences effortlessly."
"As a self-taught entrepreneur, I built my web store from the ground up but would often hit roadblocks due to my skills and available tools. With this new solution, I've been able to create custom sections that perfectly match my vision—without needing external help," said Ryan Pratt, Owner of
Lightspeed's AI-powered website builder is currently available in beta version with select Lightspeed merchants, with broader availability expected later this year.
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