5 Proven Ways to Use Bubble to Build and Grow Your Business

Bubble can help a small team test an app idea without building every part in code. You can use it for a CRM, online store, support portal, directory, or project tool.

This guide covers five business app types and the steps behind each one. It also links to Bubble templates.

Why Bubble can fit an early business app

Bubble is a no-code tool for people who have an idea but don’t have the technical skill or budget to build it from scratch. You create the interface and workflows in the Bubble editor.

Bubble also has pre-built plugins and templates. These can give you a starting point for an online store, booking platform, or project tool.

No-code can reduce the time before you test an idea. It can reduce the MVP cost, let you make some changes, and leave your core team free to work on other areas. The app would still need technical work as it grows.

If you’re new to Bubble, here’s a full overview of what it can do.

Bubble needs no code, but it still takes learning

Bubble is a no-code platform, so you can build an app without writing code. Its drag-and-drop editor lets you choose elements, place them on a page, and change their settings.

You still need to learn how data and workflows work. The editor hides much of the technical setup, but the app still needs clear rules and testing.

You can build it yourself or adapt a template. A developer can help with the parts that need more technical skill.

Bubble builds responsive web apps, not native apps

Bubble lets you build a web app that works on mobile screens.

Bubble still focuses on web apps. A third-party wrapper can turn the responsive web app into a mobile app, but this needs extra work and isn’t the same as building a native mobile app.

1. CRM and ERP systems with Bubble

Bubble can hold customer and employee data, sales stages, inventory, and other records in one app. For manufacturers, a small custom tool can be a better fit than a full ERP. Here’s why.

Decide which records belong in the system, who can change them, and how each sales stage works. Test those rules with the people who manage customer records before adding reports or integrations.

CRM and ERP templates for Bubble

• CRM Dashboard + Landing by Thimo - $89
• CRM & Sales Pipeline/Funnel by Zeroqode - $149

2. E-commerce platforms with Bubble

Bubble can connect a store (Shopify, WooCommerce etc) to existing inventory and order systems. You can build a checkout flow, track orders, and manage inventory in the same app.

Map products, stock, orders, and payment states before building the checkout. Test a full purchase, refund, and stock update. Analytics can then show where shoppers leave the checkout.

E-commerce templates for Bubble

• Groceries Like Instacart by Zeroqode - $24
• I-PPLE - E-Commerce like Apple by Zeroqode - $99

3. Customer support portals with Bubble

You can build a portal where customers submit and track support tickets, read knowledge base articles, and contact your support team.

Set the ticket states, response rules, and escalation path first. Test them with a customer and a support agent. After launch, review which issues take the longest to resolve and update the workflow.

Customer support portal templates for Bubble

• Ez Hotel CRM by EazyCode - $199
• RepairCRM Ticket Tracking CRM by No-Code Venture

4. Directories and listings with Bubble

Bubble can store listings, add search and filters, and give each business or person a profile with ratings and reviews.

Decide who can add a listing and whether each one needs review. Seed the directory with useful entries, then test how a visitor searches and contacts a listing owner. Search activity can show which categories need more listings.

Directories/Listings templates for Bubble

• Real Estate Directory by Thimo - $89
• Real Estate Agency by Sommo - $39
• Coursely - Courses Like Udemy by Zeroqode - $249
• Freelancing like Upwork by Zeroqode - $299
• UpHunt Like Product Hunt by Zeroqode - $199

5. Project management with Bubble

You can use Bubble to manage tasks, deadlines, progress, and team messages. The app can include reminders and live status updates, with branding that matches the business.

Set task states, ownership, due dates, and dependencies around the team’s real process. Try the workflow with one project. Add notifications only for delays or approvals that need action.

Project management templates for Bubble

• Tasky Project Management by Zeroqode - Free
• Project Management by Webziper - $79

Bubble templates cover other app types

Bubble has templates for e-commerce, social networking, education, real estate, and project management. You can see the complete list here and change a template to match your needs.

Other no-code tools fit different needs

WeWeb fits websites and online stores that need complex animations and interactions. It also has templates.

Adalo focuses on mobile apps and quick prototypes. It connects with tools such as Airtable and Zapier.

AppSheet can build mobile and web apps without programming. Glide can build apps from Google Sheets.

Bubble works when the app fits the problem

Bubble gives small businesses a way to build a CRM, store, support portal, directory, or project tool without starting with a full codebase. The right starting point is the business problem, then the workflows and data the app needs.