Goodbye Wordpress, hello Webflow. The leap to a web without limits

It's hard not to have used, heard of, or had some approach to WordPress at some point, as it is the most popular CMS (Content Management System) in the world. Currently, it is estimated that 43% of websites are made with WordPress. Hence, a big question arises: why should you consider migrating to Webflow?

Like everything in life, the tools we use evolve over time. New solutions appear to improve the way we do things, facilitating processes and solving problems that, perhaps, we didn't even know we had. This is exactly what Webflow has accomplished.

Webflow was born out of the frustration of its CEO and co-founders with the web design tools available at the time. As non-code designers and programmers, they faced development limits, confusing interfaces, over-reliance on plugins, slow site performance and separate hosting management. Taking the best of platforms like WordPress and Wix among others, which offered useful solutions but with many limitations, Webflow was designed to solve these problems.

What sets Webflow apart is its focus on offering a platform that combines the ease of drag-and-drop tools with the flexibility and control normally only available through hand coding. In addition, it includes a powerful CMS, integrated hosting and an intuitive interface that allows designers to create professional websites without restrictions, without the need to resort to multiple plugins or external servers.

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Recurring problems when using Worpress

- Unintuitive user interface.
- Excessive dependence on plugins.
- Security and vulnerabilities.
- Slow performance.
- Complexity in hosting management.
- Incompatibility between themes and plugins.
- Constant need for manual updates.
- Lack of control over design without coding.
- Dependence on developers for small changes.
- Limited SEO without external plugins.

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We will explain how Webflow solves these challenges and why we recommend migrating from WordPress to Webflow

1. User experience
The main change when you start using Webflow is the design of its interface. It is meant to be intuitive and focused on web layout. It is true that at first it may seem a bit overwhelming, but with a little practice and basic knowledge of HTML, it becomes easy to understand.
In WordPress, on the other hand, this is the main problem. This platform was born primarily for blogging. As it gained popularity, developers began to add features to create more complex websites, which transformed it into a more general CMS. However, because its original architecture was intended for blogging, it ended up being something of a hybrid between a blog builder and a website builder.
This reason, together with the company's unwillingness to update and think about the user, is gradually causing users to migrate to other platforms.

2. Maintenance and updates
As a former WordPress user, this was one of my main drawbacks with the client. Not only because of the fact that outdated plugins and/or themes could cause errors in functionality, but also because of the danger that the speed of the site would be left vulnerable.
Webflow, being a SaaS, takes care of hosting, updates and maintenance. There is no need to manually update any plugins.
In addition, the platform is constantly updated with new security, performance and interface features, making website maintenance virtually zero.

3. Intuitive Content Management System (CMS)
Here the user experience takes center stage once again. Webflow's CMS is extremely easy to use. In addition, it has a high level of customization, allowing you to define the exact fields you need.
All data entered by the user can be dynamically integrated into any part of the site.
Content editors have a visual interface where they can make changes quickly and easily, without fear of altering the site design.

4. Performance
Webflow offers superior performance out of the box, thanks to its high-quality AWS-based hosting, clean HTML code generation and use of a global CDN. This allows the user to focus entirely on design and content, without worrying about purchasing, configuring or maintaining external hosting. Everything is integrated into a single platform that simplifies the process and guarantees speed and reliability without requiring additional technical knowledge.

5. Security
Without a doubt, WordPress is a frequent target of hackers. They are always on the prowl, looking for vulnerabilities to infiltrate, taking advantage of the lack of updates, poor hosting management or low-quality plugins. Webflow, on the other hand, offers secure hosting managed directly by the platform. By eliminating the need for plugins and having automatic updates, security is considerably strengthened, significantly reducing the risk of vulnerabilities.

6. SEO
Webflow offers superior SEO optimization by generating clean and semantic HTML code, facilitating indexing by search engines. In addition, it allows full control over meta tags, titles, descriptions and custom URLs without the need for additional plugins.

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7. Community and ongoing support
Although WordPress has a large community, forums and information due to its popularity and long history, Webflow is distinguished by its user-centric approach. The platform is constantly updated based on user feedback and offers an official forum that functions as a collaborative space where both users and the Webflow team provide support. In addition, Webflow provides dedicated support and educational resources, such as Webflow University, which offers free tutorials and webinars to enhance the user experience.
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Well-known companies using Webflow

- Dell
- Zendesk
- Adobe
- Upwork
- Typeform
- Lattice
- Intercom

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Conclusion

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While WordPress is still a powerful option, Webflow has managed to solve the problems and offer a modern, efficient and more secure solution that meets the needs of users. Its visual flexibility, superior performance, ease of change and intuitive CMS make it the best choice for those looking for a platform without the technical complexities of WordPress.

Migrating to Webflow can be the first step to optimize your website, reduce maintenance time and create impactful digital experiences.

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Needs change, tools evolve, and at Paisanos we are Webflow Partners, experts in keeping up to date.
If you want to take the first step to optimize your site, migrate from WordPress to Webflow or build a website with a unique performance and digital experience, write to info@paisanos.io

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