Why I Use Elementor in WordPress

When it comes to building modern WordPress websites, the choice of page builder can dramatically affect design flexibility, development speed, performance, and long-term scalability. Over the years, I’ve worked with countless WordPress setups—from classic themes to block-based editors—and one tool I consistently return to is Elementor.

In this article, I’ll explain why I use Elementor, analyze its strengths and limitations, compare it directly with Gutenberg, and provide a clear verdict on when Elementor is the right choice—and when it’s not.

What Is Elementor?

Elementor is a visual drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress that allows users to design pages in real time. Unlike traditional editors, Elementor shows exactly how the page will look while you’re building it—no preview tab, no guessing.
 
It’s widely used by:

  • Designers
  • Agencies
  • Developers
  • Business owners
  • Marketing teams
 
Elementor is available in both Free and Pro versions, with Pro unlocking advanced widgets, theme building, dynamic content, and integrations.

Why I Use Elementor

True Visual Editing (What You See Is What You Get)

Elementor’s biggest strength is its real-time visual editor. Every margin, font size, color, and animation is visible instantly.
 
This matters because:
  • Design decisions are faster
  • Client approvals are easier
  • There’s less trial-and-error
  • No CSS tweaks are required for most layouts

Compared to Gutenberg’s block editor, Elementor feels more like working in a design tool than a content editor.

Design Freedom Without Coding

With Elementor, you can:
 
  • Build custom layouts without themes
  • Control spacing, alignment, and responsiveness
  • Create advanced grid and flexbox layouts
  • Add animations and interactions visually
For many projects, no custom CSS or PHP is needed—yet it’s still available when required.
 
This balance between power and accessibility is a major reason I rely on Elementor for production sites.

Theme Builder = Full Site Control

Elementor Pro’s Theme Builder allows you to design:
 
  • Headers
  • Footers
  • Blog templates
  • Single posts
  • WooCommerce layouts
  • 404 pages
Instead of being locked into a theme’s structure, Elementor lets you design the entire site system visually, while still using WordPress dynamically.

Speed of Development

For agencies and professionals, time matters.
 
Elementor:
  • Speeds up prototyping
  • Reduces back-and-forth revisions
  • Allows reusable templates and global styles
  • Makes client changes easy post-launch
This translates into lower development costs and faster delivery—a huge advantage for commercial projects.

Massive Ecosystem & Compatibility

Elementor integrates smoothly with:

  • WooCommerce
  • ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)
  • CPT UI
  • WPML / Polylang
  • SEO plugins
  • Performance plugins
  • Third-party add-ons
 
Its ecosystem is one of the largest in WordPress, which means long-term reliability and flexibility.

Elementor vs Gutenberg: A Direct Comparison

Gutenberg Blocks are the core building units of the WordPress editor, officially called the Block Editor (introduced in WordPress 5.0). Instead of writing content in one large text area, Gutenberg lets you build pages and posts by adding and arranging individual blocks, each responsible for a specific type of content or layout.

Editing Experience

Elementor

  • True drag-and-drop
  • Live front-end editing
  • Precise layout control

 
Gutenberg

  • Block-based editor
  • Backend-first editing
  • Limited layout flexibility


Winner: Elementor

Design Capabilities

Elementor

  • Advanced spacing controls
  • Custom breakpoints
  • Animations & effects
  • Pixel-perfect layouts


Gutenberg

  • Basic blocks
    Limited styling options
    Relies heavily on themes

 
Winner: Elementor

Performance

Elementor

  • Heavier than Gutenberg
  • Requires optimization (caching, hosting)

 
Gutenberg

  • Lightweight
  • Core WordPress native
  • Faster by default

 
Winner: Gutenberg

Learning Curve

Elementor

  • Easy for beginners
  • Powerful for professionals
  • Visual and intuitive

 
Gutenberg

  • Simple for content editing
  • Complex for layout building
  • Often requires custom CSS

 
Winner: Elementor (for site building)

Long-Term Flexibility

Elementor

  • Stable roadmap
  • Backward compatibility
  • Extensive ecosystem

 
Gutenberg

  • Still evolving
  • Frequent structural changes
  • Dependent on theme support

 
Winner: Elementor (for production sites)

When Elementor Is the Better Choice

Elementor is ideal if:

  • You need custom design
  • You’re building business or marketing websites
  • You want speed without sacrificing flexibility
  • You work with clients
  • You use WooCommerce
  • You need reusable layouts and templates

When Gutenberg Makes More Sense

Gutenberg may be better if:

  • You’re building a content-focused blog
  • Performance is the absolute top priority
  • You prefer minimalism
  • You rely heavily on a block-optimized theme
  • You don’t need advanced layouts
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Verdict: Elementor vs Gutenberg

Elementor is not just a page builder—it’s a full website-building platform.
 
While Gutenberg is improving and works well for simple content sites, Elementor remains the best choice for professional WordPress development where design, flexibility, and speed matter.
 
  • Elementor wins for business, agency, and custom websites
  • Gutenberg works for lightweight blogs and basic layouts
  • For most real-world commercial projects, Elementor delivers better results faster
 
That’s why I continue to use Elementor—and why it remains a core tool in my WordPress workflow.

AVolution.net actively works with Elementor in the development of custom WordPress solutions, including bespoke Elementor blocks and widgets. Backed by hands-on experience, we help businesses design, extend, and optimize Elementor-powered websites at every stage of the project lifecycle.