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The reason we use WordPress

Daan Kemper

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Daan Kemper

The reason we use WordPress

You might be thinking, "WordPress? Are you an ancient web company with only a fancy website?" People often perceive WordPress as slow, unattractive, and not user-friendly. The reality is far from that when it's implemented correctly.

The Pitfalls of Unoptimized WordPress Builds (and Elementor)

These issues often appear when sites utilize numerous random, untrusted, and unoptimized plugins. Most WordPress sites are built on the Elementor page builder. While the builder itself is functional, the bloat and excessive overhead it includes are substantial. The base Elementor Pro version, without any additional plugins, lacks many fundamental features compared to 'modern' page builders like Framer or Webflow.

Introducing Breakdance: The Superior WordPress Page Builder

By now, you've likely gathered that we don't favor Elementor and don't use it for our projects. You might then wonder, "What alternative do you use?" Our preferred page builder is Breakdance. It seamlessly combines the best of all worlds: it's WordPress-based (and thus open source), offers Webflow-like customization and technical capabilities, and provides Framer-like ease of use. Furthermore, it boasts endless extendibility options with plugins. Even if you encounter a unique edge case, it's not an issue because, being WordPress-based, we can always extend its functionality with a custom plugin.

Unparalleled Control, Performance, and Efficiency with Breakdance

This precise control means we can craft pixel-perfect designs, translating even the most intricate mock-ups into live websites without compromise, a stark contrast to the common 'close enough' mentality often forced by less capable builders. The 'Framer-like ease of use' isn't just a convenience for us; it significantly speeds up development, allowing for quicker iterations and more efficient project delivery, ultimately saving you time and resources. And crucially, unlike many other builders bogged down by excessive DOM elements and JavaScript, Breakdance outputs exceptionally clean and optimized code. This directly translates into lightning-fast loading speeds and superior performance scores, which are vital for user experience and search engine optimization. When we combine this with WordPress's inherent flexibility and the ability to extend functionality with bespoke plugins, we're not just building websites; we're crafting robust, scalable, and future-proof digital platforms that stand apart in an often crowded and underperforming web landscape.

Conclusion: Crafting Future-Proof Websites

When we combine WordPress's inherent flexibility and the ability to extend functionality with plugins and with the robust capabilities of Breakdance, we're not just building websites; we're crafting robust, scalable, and future-proof digital platforms that stand out. This powerful combination ensures precise design execution, accelerated development, and superior performance, delivering exceptional digital experiences. Ready to revolutionize your website? Contact us today to explore how our expertise with WordPress and Breakdance can benefit your next project!

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