I’ve journeyed through various platforms, starting with Blogger as a teenager, moving through Wix, Squarespace when launching my business, Shopify, and finally finding a home with Elementor. Why Elementor, you ask? Let me share my experience.
Choosing a website building platform is daunting with so many vying for attention, promising ease of use and features. However, finding a platform that allows for growth and avoids the hassle of switching is key. Elementor stood out for me, but why?
As someone deeply immersed in creativity, I need a platform that doesn’t limit my design capabilities. Elementor, built atop WordPress, offers unmatched flexibility. Unlike Wix or Squarespace, Elementor allows integration with numerous WordPress plugins, like Advanced Custom Fields, enabling deep customization that other platforms can’t match. While Shopify has introduced meta fields, they haven’t reached the versatility I find in Elementor with WordPress.
Elementor’s ease of adding custom code and its mobile optimization UI are significant pluses. Most web traffic now comes from mobile devices, making this feature indispensable.
Admittedly, WordPress’s backend, which Elementor utilizes, isn’t as visually modern as some competitors. Yet, its functionality and feature set far surpass others. My past reservations about WordPress have evolved, especially when paired with Elementor, creating a powerful combination.
Elementor’s array of widgets, particularly for WooCommerce, allows for a custom and distinctive e-commerce experience, something hard to achieve with platform-specific aesthetics. Integration capabilities with services like Mailchimp, Adobe fonts, Google’s reCAPTCHA, and many more enhance functionality and user experience without the need for external services.
The icing on the cake? Elementor’s customer service. Their quick, responsive support team has been invaluable, ensuring any issues are swiftly resolved — a stark contrast to the waiting game often played with other platforms.
If you haven’t explored Elementor Pro yet, I highly recommend it. Pair it with one of my templates, and you’re set to create a stunning, highly customized website that stands out.
