WordPress was one of the first content management systems that you could use to build a website. It is simple and easy to add content to the site. That is why WordPress is responsible for over 40% of the websites today. However, as WordPress has progressed, it has become easier to use thanks to WordPress page builders.
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There are many page builders that you can use, but some of them are not that great. Currently in the market, there are two which are dominating WordPress, which include Breakdance and Elementor and are available for many website themes.
Breakdance
Breakdance is one of the newer page builders, and it is very flashy. Furthermore, it is very simple and easy to use, which is exactly what you want with a page builder on WordPress. Furthermore, it offers simple menus that are easy to understand, a fantastic interface design so it is easy to navigate, and informative labelling for the content blocks you wish to add.
Something else which is good about Breakdance is that it has built-in tools which are essential for creating a website. This includes Form Builder, Popup Builder, and Menu Builder, which are essential elements for a website.
In terms of templates, there are a decent number of these already, and with the template marketplace, we can expect a lot more in the coming months. So, more designs will be available for you to choose from.
In terms of compatibility, this can be the make-or-break of a good website builder. As mentioned before, Breakdance eliminates the need for a high number of plugins on your website. This is because the structure of this page builder wants to emulate the WordPress theme system. So, good quality plugins should essentially work fine for your website. The general plugins used include GridbuilderWP, MailChimp, Send Email On Submit, Discord, Slack, ActiveCampaign, and ReCaptcha.
Pricing can be on the more expensive side for a small business. You can get a trial version for 14 days, and then you have Breakdance Pro, which is a total of $99.99 per year. The next version is $199.99, which can be used for unlimited websites. That is with the offer that they have available. Without the offer, it costs $399.99 so as you can see, it can be quite expensive.
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Elementor
Elementor is one of the most effective page builders there is, and it is very easy to use. With over 8.8 million websites using Elementor, it is easy to say it is a fan favourite. Additionally, 3.6 million sites use Elementor Pro, which is the paid version.
Ease of Use
Now, although Elementor is simple to use, it isn’t quite as easy as Breakdance. That is because of how old Elementor is in comparison to Breakdance. In fact, the reason why Breakdance was developed was to help improve page builders overall due to the age of Elementor. That being said, Elementor is one of the most popular for a reason.
Elementor is a seriously simplified page builder that is perfect for those who don’t understand coding. It is exceptionally good at simplifying basic web builder features but when it comes to the more complex aspects of web design, Elementor struggles.
Although Elementor simplifies website building, you still need some level of coding expertise, especially when you are looking to complete more advanced coding specialities.
Templates
Due to the number of years Elementor has been available, Elementor has a lot more templates that are available. This helps you to find a template for every business out there. Additionally, there are 1000s of templates to choose from with a number of third-party websites selling them. Now that can be overwhelming for some, but if you manage to find the right template, we can be certain that you will be happy with it.
Compatibility
With Elementor being the top page builder in the industry for WordPress, it doesn’t struggle with compatibility when it comes to plugins, etc. This is something that it has over Breakdance. So, everyone who develops a plugin for WordPress ensures that it is Elementor compatible, including security plugins. That being said, there will always be a few plugins that won’t work with the page builder, so ensure you check before installing the plugin.
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Summary
When it comes to choosing the best page builder, it is all down to interpretation and in reality, it is down to your capabilities in web design. As Elementor is more versatile and a much longer-serving page builder compared to Breakdance, Elementor is the better option, and it is more affordable. That being said, if you don’t trust your web design capabilities, you can always consider a web development agency to do the work for you, and it is unlikely they will use a page builder due to their capabilities in website development and design, with years of experience.
