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The Dogfooding Test: What Happens When Web Platforms Don’t Use Their Own Tools?

Screenshot of the Divi, Elegant Themes, website, with the source code opened in the right side frame, showing that the website is not built on Divi
Divi, from Elegant Themes, is one of the website builders not using the code they sell for their own website.

Choosing a web development platform usually comes down to reviewing a checklist of features, viewing templates, and reading marketing copy. However, there is a far more reliable metric for evaluating the true capability, speed, and structural integrity of any software platform.

You simply have to look at what the creators of the software use to run their own business.

In

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Why Elementor Might Not Be Your WordPress Dream Builder

"Why wouldn't you use Elementor with WordPress?"

Elementor, WordPress

Elementor is a popular drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress, but is it the right choice for everyone? While it offers a user-friendly interface and lots of features, there are some situations where Elementor might not be the best fit. Here's why you might want to consider an alternative for your WordPress project:

1. Beware of Performance Bottlenecks

  • Potential Performance Lag: Elementor adds extra code to your website for its drag-and-drop functionality. This can
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Review of Elementor for WordPress and Why UltimateWB is a Better Option

Elementor, WordPress

"Should I use Elementor for WordPress?"

Elementor is a widely-used page builder for WordPress, known for its flexibility and extensive customization options. However, despite its popularity, there are several reasons why UltimateWB might be a more suitable choice for many users.

Elementor: Features and Challenges

Features:

  1. Drag-and-Drop Editor: Elementor’s user-friendly drag-and-drop interface makes it accessible for users without coding knowledge.
  2. Template Library: A vast array of pre-designed templates and blocks helps users quickly build pages.
  3. Responsive Design Tools
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Drag-and-Drop Website Builders You Can Host Anywhere

Portability of drag-and-drop website builders

"Ask David": "Can you help recommend a drag-and-drop website builder that is not hosted so I can upload HTML to any hosting service?"

Finding a true drag-and-drop website builder that isn’t tied to a hosted platform is surprisingly difficult. Popular drag-and-drop builders - like Wix, Squarespace, and Weebly - are cloud-based, i.e. hosted website builders. This means your site lives on their servers, and while they make building websites very easy, you cannot export

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