Elementor: the master website builder that rules our studio (and our clients’ hearts)

Clients often ask us, “Why do you only use Elementor to design websites?” Well, after 6 years of experience and building over 100 websites, we’ve learned a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t. And let’s be real, web designers are a quirky bunch. Give them a complex website builder, and they’ll need therapy. But, give them Elementor, and they’ll be walking on sunshine. In this blog post, we’ll reveal why Elementor is our go-to website builder, how it’s made our lives easier, and why it’s a game-changer for both us and our clients.

Oh, how exciting! Let’s all gather around and uncover the mysteries of Elementor, shall we? I mean, who needs a social life when we can spend our time exploring the magical world of website builders? But hey, at least we’ll be able to impress our clients with our Elementor knowledge and make our web designers feel like they’re part of a secret society. So, hold onto your hats folks, we’re about to embark on a thrilling adventure through the mystical land of Elementor!

Drag and drop builders: the Lego of web design

While WordPress is already pretty user-friendly, drag and drop builders have gained popularity due to their ease of use and flexibility.

WordPress is basically the Beyoncé of website creation tools. It’s kind of a big deal! In fact, it powers over 40% of all websites on the internet. While WordPress is already pretty user-friendly, drag and drop builders have gained popularity due to their ease of use and flexibility. They allow users to create and customize their websites without needing to write a single line of code. There is A LOT of drag and drop builders on the market. We’ve tried quite a few, because, you know, we’re just wild like that. But after all our testing and experimentation, we keep coming back to our first love: Elementor. It’s been around since 2016, which is like a century in internet time, and it just keeps on getting better.

But don’t take our word. Test this plugins for yourself. Here are the top 10 drag and drop builders:

  1. Elementor
  2. Divi Builder
  3. Beaver Builder
  4. Visual Composer
  5. Thrive Architect
  6. SiteOrigin Page Builder
  7. Brizy
  8. Oxygen Builder
  9. WPBakery Page Builder
  10. SeedProd

Features and benefits of using Elementor (other than amazing design and staying sane)

Overall, using Elementor allows you to create beautiful, customized websites quickly and efficiently without the need for extensive coding knowledge.

If you’re like us, you want to create stunning websites that are both functional and easy on the eyes. But let’s face it, you don’t have time to spend hours coding every little detail. That’s where Elementor comes in. Overall, using Elementor allows you to create beautiful, customized websites quickly and efficiently without the need for extensive coding knowledge. But wait, there’s more!

  1. User-friendly interface: Elementor offers a drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy to create and design custom layouts without needing to know any code.
  2. Customization options: With Elementor, you can customize every aspect of your website design, from fonts and colors to spacing and layout.
  3. Pre-built templates: Elementor offers a library of pre-built templates and blocks that you can use to quickly create professional-looking pages.
  4. Responsive design: Elementor’s designs are optimized for all devices, so your website will look great on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
  5. Third-party integrations: Elementor integrates with a variety of third-party tools, such as WooCommerce and Mailchimp, to help you build a fully functional website.
  6. Fast loading times: Elementor is optimized for speed, so your website will load quickly and efficiently.
  7. Cost-effective: Compared to hiring a professional web designer, using Elementor to create your website is a much more cost-effective solution.

Yes, yes – awesome features. But what made us fall in love are the widgets. There are countless widgets, but here are 5 that in our humble opinion make your website fun:

  1. The Icon Box Widget: because who needs actual words when you can just use cute little icons to convey your message?
  2. The Testimonial Widget: let your satisfied customers do the talking for you with this widget that displays their glowing reviews. Who needs to bother with writing your own website copy?
  3. The Image Carousel Widget: why settle for just one image when you can have a whole carousel of them? Perfect for when you just can’t decide which cute cat photo to display.
  4. The Countdown Widget: because nothing creates a sense of urgency quite like a ticking timer counting down to a deadline or event.
  5. The Flip Box Widget: because sometimes you just need a little extra pizzazz to grab your website visitor’s attention. This widget lets you create cool flipping effects to showcase your content.

Our design process

So, you’re interested in our website design process with Elementor? Well, sit tight and let us walk you through it. First, we start with a thorough analysis of your business needs and goals. We know, it’s boring stuff, but it’s crucial to get the foundation right. Then, we let our creative juices flow and come up with a stunning design concept that will make your competitors green with envy.

Once we have your approval (because, of course, we always aim to please), we start building your website with Elementor’s user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. No coding required, because who has time for that? We also make use of Elementor’s pre-built templates and blocks to speed up the process and make your website look super professional.

Of course, we don’t stop there. We make sure your website is optimized for speed and responsiveness, because who likes slow and clunky websites anyway? We also integrate it with your favorite third-party tools to make your life easier. And voila! Your website is ready to go live and attract all the visitors and customers you deserve.

So, there you have it, folks. Our process for designing a website with Elementor is not just easy, it’s also super fun. Because who doesn’t love creating beautiful websites without breaking a sweat?

So there you have it, our humble opinion on Elementor. If you made this far you are most probably a) really, REALLY into web design or b) a client. If you are the latter - don't hesitate to reach out and let us now how we can help!