Should I stick with WordPress for web development or try something else?

May 15, 2025 5 answers
Asked by CleverPhoenix92
Hey everyone! I started out as an Android developer working with Kotlin and Jetpack, and I've also done some desktop development using Python. Lately, I've been building websites for clients using WordPress, including HTML, PHP, and CSS. However, I often find myself creating things from scratch and I'm really not a fan of the Gutenberg editor. Is there a more flexible and beginner-friendly way to build websites?

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OldSchoolDev
If you want to bypass Gutenberg, you can use plugins like the Classic Editor or Disable Gutenberg to revert to classic themes. If youโ€™re looking for alternatives to WordPress, give Vvveb CMS a shotโ€”it works with vanilla HTML and CSS.
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InnovativeWebster
Thatโ€™s a tough question! WordPress is super well-documented, but it does have its limitations. If youโ€™re really seeking something beginner-friendly, you might consider either a pre-built CMS or a framework for more control. Weโ€™re working on a new tool called Grace Engine that could make building sites much more visual and easier. Itโ€™s still in the works, but you can check it out if you're interested!
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CuriousCoder57
It really depends on whether you need a CMS. If WordPress isn't doing it for you anymore, there are plenty of alternatives out there. For a good balance, I suggest checking out Joomla; it's simpler than Drupal but offers a modern framework. If you want to try something more cutting-edge, consider Statamic, which is built on Laravel. But if you donโ€™t need a CMS, Iโ€™d recommend looking into a static site generator like Astra combined with AlpineJS and Tailwind. It allows for a lot of creativity without too much complexity!
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TemplateGuru
At my agency, we opted for the classic WordPress setup instead of using Gutenberg. We built templates using ACF Pro, and it makes everything pretty straightforward.
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CraftyDev
You might want to take a look at Craft CMS. I find it much more intuitive compared to WordPress, and it could be a great fit for your needs.
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