At Pathfind Media, we frequently meet clients with existing WordPress websites or those wanting to use WordPress. However, we no longer build WordPress sites due to its inherent complexities. Instead, we advocate for Webflow, which offers a superior, user-friendly experience. This blog will explore the functionalities of both platforms and demonstrate why Webflow is the better option for clients without extensive website knowledge.
Webflow Editor: Simplifying setup and content management
Webflow offers a user-friendly website setup and management experience in many ways.
- Ease of setup: From a technical and administrative perspective, the initial setup of Webflow is straightforward. Hosting and domain services are included in the platform subscription, allowing users to start designing their websites immediately.
- Content management focus: The Webflow Editor allows users to update their websites easily. Its intuitive interface will enable users to click directly on their live website to edit text, replace images, or add new blog posts, manage site assets, and handle e-commerce products and discounts—no separate back-end system is needed. This direct-editing feature ensures seamless updates to static and dynamic content, and even those without design or development expertise can effortlessly make revisions.
- Real-time editing experience: Changes in the Webflow Editor are reflected in real-time, providing instant feedback and enabling quick adjustments.
- Enhanced collaboration: The collaborative editing feature allows multiple team members to work together, boosting teamwork in content creation.
- Page settings and publishing ease: Users can manage page settings such as password protection, SEO elements, and Open Graph settings directly within the edit mode. This streamlines the publishing process, allowing for direct changes to individual collection items.
- Advanced design control: Webflow offers advanced design elements and features for precise control over layout and animations. While this requires a deeper understanding of web design principles, the platform does not necessitate programming knowledge, making it more accessible than it might initially appear.
WordPress: Versatile but Complex
WordPress is not as user-friendly as Webflow in many regards.
- Usability: Setting up WordPress can be more complicated than getting started with Webflow. Users need to sort out hosting and install WordPress on their web space, adding layers of complexity for those without technical knowledge.
- Maintenance and updates: Regular updates are required to keep WordPress sites secure and functional. This can be time-consuming and may occasionally cause functionality issues.
- Learning curve: Despite its popularity, WordPress can be overwhelming for new users due to its extensive features and settings.
- Hosting and performance: Efficient running of WordPress sites requires good hosting services. Poor hosting can lead to slow performance and downtime.
- Customisation complexity: Extensive customisation often requires coding knowledge or hiring a developer, making it less accessible for non-technical users.
Conclusion
While WordPress offers extensive customisation and flexibility, it has a steeper learning curve and higher maintenance demands. Webflow, on the other hand, simplifies content management and real-time editing, making it a preferred choice for clients without extensive website knowledge. At Pathfind Media, we advocate for Webflow due to its simplicity and powerful content management features, ensuring our clients can manage their websites with ease and confidence.
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