Webflow or WordPress for building your website?

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Felix Tao · Accepted Answer

I will use framer! It is better

Konstantin Kovshenin · Answer

I’d build with WordPress, but only because I know it and have been using it for close to 20 years. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone new though unfortunately. It’s much easier to start with Webflow, Wix, Shopify, Squarespace and countless others that won’t require as much commitment and tinkering.

Jake Harrison · Answer

Webflow

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I would choose WordPress if the decision is between these two options.

Vincent Delitz · Answer

@fmerian not yet sure about it to be honest. Framer is an option, maybe also Next.js with some plugins or headless CMS solution. Do you have any experiences or recommendations?

Vincent Delitz · Answer

@indhuco I'd go for Webflow as it helps you to get things started quickly in the beginning. However, we're planning of moving away from Webflow as in the long-term it has some restrictions that are a pain for your SEO effort.

INDHU · Answer

@thtslunar Framer has limitations with functionality.

flo merian · Answer

@vdelitz out of curiosity -- what tool do you plan to use instead of Webflow? Framer?

flo merian · Answer

@vdelitz good question! my $0.02:

on one hand, you want to iterate fast on your website, build landing pages, publish blog posts, edit and update them quickly.

on the other hand, you're building a dev tool. your website is a showcase of your product.

so, I'd probably opt for Next.js, and would make sure that the marketing team really owns the website.

also, GitHub is a great CMS imho :)

Hitesh Bhakal · Answer

I would choose WordPress if the decision is between these two options.

Mehul Fanawala · Answer

If you need straight forward then Webflow and if you need highly customizable then WordPress.

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Webflow of course, But my current favourite is Dorik 💜
It's user-friendliness is damn, and it's AI works so well.

Vivek Sharma · Answer

The choice between Webflow and WordPress depends on your specific needs and preferences. Webflow offers a more visual and design-oriented approach, while WordPress is highly customizable with a vast plugin ecosystem. Consider factors like design flexibility, ease of use, and your familiarity with each platform before deciding.

Nico Spijker · Answer

Webflow unless you have a dedicated web developer that can spend a significant chunk of their time managing the website.

We used to work with Wordpress but dropped it a little over a year ago for Webflow. I'm a more T-shaped marketer and managing our website with Webflow is a better user experience for me, the website looks better, better page speed and less issues with having to deal with external freelancers and plugins breaking constantly.

In terms of SEO you have to hack it a bit (mainly no-follow links and some rich data information) but overall much less work compared to doing everything in Wordpress in my opinion, our organic traffic has also 6x'ed since making the change. I worked with Yoast for 2 years so know their rules by heart so our content is usually following all their reccos as well.

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When deciding between Webflow and WordPress for your website, you should consider factors such as your technical abilities, budget, and desired level of customization. Ultimately, the best choice will depend on your specific needs and preferences.

Webflow or WordPress for building your website?

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