Elementor is the most capable and popular WordPress web builder available today, and it offers many great opportunities for both clients and developers. Elementor benefits unlock new possibilities for your website with increased functionality and low code development. Low code development means developing websites visually and not through backend code. While we still use code and extra plugins, occasionally Elementor makes that less necessary.
KWSM has tried many web builders to find what works best for our clients over the years, and Elementor is our favorite because it allows our expert Web developers to take our designs to new levels. As a Web Specialist here at KWSM, I maintain many WordPress sites and am familiar with many different builders, but Elementor stands above them all. In this blog I’ll share some reasons why Elementor is the web builder you need.
What is a WordPress Web Builder?
A web builder helps developers build websites more efficiently with less code required since the builder writes some or all of the code for you. Most builders work on the “row and columns” concept as building blocks. Some builders offer more creativity and functionality than others.
What to Look for in a Website Builder
- Visual front-end editing
- Lots of built-in capabilities
- Are extra plugins needed?
- Site speed
- Low or no code editing
- Builder reputation
- Cost of builder
Why Is Elementor Great for Clients?
Elementor helps web agencies like KWSM to build the site you have always wanted – one that is beautiful, fast, responsive, and generates leads and sales. Elementor makes building complex websites easy and faster, meaning you will have to pay less in billable hours to get a great website compared to a more code-heavy builder.
Additionally, Elementor is easy enough that you can make quick edits if you need or want to down the line. However, know that we are always here to help make any small or big changes you may need.
Another reason to work with KWSM for your site is we cover the Elementor subscription cost for your site, which can help you save money.
Learn more about our web design and development services here.
How Elementor Helps Speed Up Your Site
Site speed is one of the most important metrics when it comes to websites, and every little line of code can slow your site down. Elementor helps with this by being extremely efficient and including functionality in the builder that you would normally need extra plugins for. All of this leads to faster load times and happier visitors.
Limiting the amount of plugins also leads to a more secure site, since plugins can cause security issues if they aren’t maintained properly. Further, limited plugins means limited risk. As part of our website maintenance program, we also help secure your site and if there is a hack, we clean it up and remove the vulnerability.
How WP Rocket Speeds Up Elementor Even More
At KWSM, we use a premium performance plugin called WP Rocket, which is the number one WordPress speed plugin. When we pair WP Rocket with Elementor, we help our clients achieve near-perfect site speed scores. Again, we cover the cost of this plugin for all of our clients. Go ahead and try a PageSpeed Insights test on our site and see what I am talking about.
Elementor Site Speed Case Study
We recently rebuilt our website in Elementor from another WordPress builder, which allowed us to up level our design and also speed up our site.
Before rebuilding our site we were getting a score around 75 out of 100 on desktop and then after the launch we now are getting high 90s, around 95 out of 100 on desktop. We were able to achieve this score by utilizing the Elementor builder’s lightweight code, Elementor flexboxes, and Elementor’s built in capability-which eliminated the need for extra plugins.
Why Is Elementor Great for Developers?
It is great for developers because it gives you the tools to take designs to the next level with added effects and functionality. It also gives your designers the confidence to try new design elements in web design mockups, since they know the developer has the tools to pull it off.
Normally that added function would require lots of custom code or plugins, but Elementor wraps all that in. We will need to use custom code and plugins occasionally, but most of the time we don’t need to. This results in faster development since you don’t have to write extra code or keep looking for extra plugins.
Please don’t hear that Elementor takes the skill out of web design because that isn’t true. It just helps skilled developers achieve higher levels of design. It does, however, make it easier to start learning or continue to learn web development.
As someone who normally works on the functionality and maintenance of WordPress sites and less on the development, I have found Elementor to be an easier starting point when I do need to develop or edit pages compared to more basic builders.
Our developers love the tool as well! Even our most experienced developer, Madeleine Wood, has “leveled up” the websites she creates because of Elementor. Here is what she had to say when I asked her why she loves Elementor:
“Elementor provides many tools to develop websites in creative and efficient ways. Seamless integrations, faster page load times, mobile-friendly settings on all widgets, plus an organized and customizable UI, make this page builder a valuable asset for thinking outside of the box and bringing the web designer’s vision to life.” – Madeleine Wood, Web Designer, KWSM
As you can see, Elementor is a great tool for both developers and business owners.
Why Use an Elementor Web Design Agency Like KWSM?
There are many parts of a website that are needed to make it successful. We have a team of experienced copywriters, SEO specialists, designers, and developers to achieve that. We also know that strategy comes first. That is why we go through a strategy process with you before starting your website, so you can ensure you have the strategic edge you need to succeed in the marketplace. Elementor is just one tool that is part of the strategy needed to help your business shine.
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