Why Your Choice Of WordPress Page Builder Matters
MTR Web Solutions uses DIVI Page Builder Exclusively for our website projects. However, we know that making this decision is very important before your start your website project.
When diving into WordPress page builders, here are some key things to keep your eagle eye on:
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Ease of Use: No one wants a builder that’s like decoding ancient hieroglyphs. Look for intuitive interfaces that make editing a breeze.
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Flexibility: Your builder should be as flexible as a yoga instructor. It needs to handle different layouts, elements, and customization options without breaking a sweat.
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Responsiveness: Because nobody likes a page that looks like it’s stuck in the Stone Age on mobile. Ensure your builder makes responsive design a cinch.
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Integration: Think peanut butter and jelly – your builder should play nice with other plugins and tools without causing a digital food fight.
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Speed: Faster than a cheetah on Red Bull. Your pages should load quickly, and your builder shouldn’t slow things down.
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Support & Updates: You want a builder that’s more reliable than your morning coffee. Regular updates and good support mean you’re in safe hands.
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Cost: Last but not least, it’s all about the Benjamins. Make sure the features and pricing fit your needs and budget like a bespoke suit.
I read an article published by Elegant Themes, DIVI Page Builder, recently and they offered “9 Things To Look For In A WordPress Page Builder“. We refer to several things form that informative article. Most builders look similar on paper. They all promise drag-and-drop simplicity and beautiful designs. But start using them, and the differences become painfully obvious. Some will fight you over basic layouts. Others slow your site to a crawl. Many leave you stuck with limited design options unless you learn to code.
One of the most important features is Purposeful Pricing, watch out for the pricing games some builders play. Many lure you in with a cheap basic plan, then lock essential features behind pricier tiers. You start building, only to hit paywalls when you need that one crucial feature.
The monthly subscription is another headache. You pay forever, and if you stop, your site breaks or you don’t receive critical updates. Then there’s the renewal price trap. You buy at a “special discount” only to discover renewal costs twice as much a year later. By then, your site depends on the builder, so you’re stuck paying whatever they demand.
Builders that offer lifetime options respect your long-term investment. They let you keep what you paid for.
The site limit is just as frustrating. Some restrict you to one or three sites per license, forcing agencies to buy multiple copies or expensive agency plans.
Some sites where we have acquired clients from other developers included WordPress Page Builders that were running a free version that was asking for a license constantly, a price that the client would be stuck with annually for the Life of their website. Not fair. We have a Lifetime Developers License from Elegant Themes for DIVI Builder and that of course is passed on to our clients. That is piece of mind that your software will be updated with regular updates for years to come from a company with integrity and reliability. That is true peach of mind.
We highly recommend the DIVI Builder and after using everything from WPBakery to Elementor, and much more, we have a solid foundation for our recommendation.
What we love about the DIVI WordPress Page Builder
DIVI – the page builder that’s loved, loathed, and licensed more than a Netflix password. Here’s the real scoop on what to look for specifically with the Divi Page Builder:
What’s Great About Divi
1. Drag-and-Drop Simplicity
Even your grandma could design a landing page. No code necessary (but you can inject custom CSS if you’re fancy).
2. Massive Library of Layouts
Hundreds of pre-made designs for almost any niche. It’s like a buffet of beautiful templates.
3. Global Elements & Styles
Update one module across your site with a single click. Super handy for headers, footers, CTAs, or when the client changes their mind. Again.
4. Built-In A/B Testing
Yep – you can split test buttons, headlines, or entire sections without needing another plugin. That’s a rare beast in page builders.
5. Visual Frontend + Backend Editor
Get the best of both worlds: real-time frontend editing or a more structured backend view (great for complex layouts).
6. Lifetime Pricing Option
One-time purchase for lifetime access? It’s one of the few premium builders that still offers this.
At MTR Web Solutions our clients expect the best and that’s why we use the best WordPress Page Builder, DIVI. Coming soon is a new version of DIVI, DIVI 5. We are testing this version, so more to come on this. We expect great things from our partners at Elegant Themes.