From Screengrab to Website: Lightspeed Unveils Innovative AI-Powered Website Builder for Retailers

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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.

Positive

• 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

Negative

• 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

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

MONTREAL, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) ("Lightspeed" or the "Company"), the one-stop commerce platform empowering merchants to provide the best omnichannel experiences, today announced a cutting-edge new AI-driven website building tool, designed to help retail merchants generate web pages from a simple screen grab.

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 Colorado-based shoe store Treadz. "AI can be a game-changer for my online business, and I'm excited to see how Lightspeed is bringing these innovations into their platform."

Lightspeed's AI-powered website builder is currently available in beta version with select Lightspeed merchants, with broader availability expected later this year.

Lightspeed powers the world's best brands and retailers including: Birkenstock (Australia) and Neal's Yard (London). Lightspeed Retail is currently available in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand.

Dive into the transformative features of Lightspeed Retail on our website.

About Lightspeed

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional omnichannel customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the Company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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FAQ

What is Lightspeed's new AI-powered website builder and how does it work?

Lightspeed's AI website builder creates custom websites by analyzing screenshots and generating code automatically, allowing merchants to build online stores without manual coding or developers.

When will Lightspeed's (LSPD) AI website builder be widely available?

The AI website builder is currently in beta with select merchants, with broader availability expected later in 2025.

How does Lightspeed's new AI tool benefit retail merchants?

The tool saves retailers time and money by eliminating the need for coding skills or third-party developers, while delivering professional-looking websites in minutes.

Which markets will have access to Lightspeed's new AI website builder?

Lightspeed Retail is available in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand.