As a web developer, I’m often asked: “Why not use Elementor or another page builder for every project?” My answer is simple: because most high-performance projects deserve handcrafted code.
Builders Are Useful, But…
I won’t deny it—Elementor is great. I use it on client projects like LMU Digital where content teams need to make quick changes. But it comes at a cost:
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Heavy CSS/JS payloads
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Extra wrapper divs that bloat the DOM
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Conflicting styles that require !important overrides
When I Choose to Code
In most client projects (like BaswaGroup.com), I prefer full control. Custom code gives me:
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Precision: I can align every pixel with no extra markup
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Clean markup: Better for SEO and accessibility
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Performance: Smaller files, faster sites
When Builders Make Sense
That said, I do use page builders when:
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The client wants to update content regularly
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There’s a tight deadline
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The site doesn’t need advanced animation or logic
Ultimately, being a good developer means knowing when to code and when to configure. I don’t hate page builders — I just know when to leave them on the shelf.