With all the low-code and no-code builders available, I’m considering moving away from WordPress.
Speed, hosting, and security are built into other platforms, making them more streamlined. I don’t want to use Wix either.
Webflow seems like an option, but what are some other SEO-friendly site builders?
I also saw the WP Webhooks plugin for WordPress automation, which could be useful, but WordPress as a CMS just feels excessive these days.
Current Setup:
WordPress is just a CMS. It’s only as good as the people building the website.
Beau said:
WordPress is just a CMS. It’s only as good as the people building the website.
It’s also about the site’s structure and how web crawlers read it. WordPress handles many small SEO aspects that non-technical users don’t think about.
@Jony
You still need additional plugins to fully optimize SEO. Crawlers can read code, but structure, hierarchy, and UX optimizations matter too. Build for users, not just Google.
If you think WordPress can’t handle SEO or performance, you’re not utilizing it properly. I have sites scoring 100 on performance and SEO with minimal plugins.
Ivan said:
If you think WordPress can’t handle SEO or performance, you’re not utilizing it properly. I have sites scoring 100 on performance and SEO with minimal plugins.
OK, what are the essential plugins? I have 18 and never know which ones to remove.
@Landon
WP Rocket, an SEO plugin (like RankMath or Yoast), and some niche-specific ones.
Recent comparisons show that if your SEO space is even moderately competitive, WordPress is the best option.
Market share (2024):
Webflow is designer-friendly but lacks adoption and flexibility.
Market share doesn’t directly translate to SEO performance. More people use WordPress because it’s widely supported, but Webflow, Framer, or even custom-coded static sites can be just as effective for SEO.
I custom-code all my sites, and my SEO results are much better than WordPress. WordPress can be clunky and hard to customize unless you know PHP well.
Bowie said:
I custom-code all my sites, and my SEO results are much better than WordPress. WordPress can be clunky and hard to customize unless you know PHP well.
Have you tried modern WP setups like Bricks Builder or GeneratePress with GenerateBlocks? They’re lightweight and give full control without coding.
For maximum SEO performance, use WordPress as a headless CMS with Next.js as your frontend.
Next.js handles:
It’s fast and optimized, but you need a developer to set it up.
Webflow is great, but it has a steep learning curve if you’re coming from drag-and-drop builders. Framer is another option, but it’s expensive.
Israel said:
Webflow is great, but it has a steep learning curve if you’re coming from drag-and-drop builders. Framer is another option, but it’s expensive.
I rank well on Google using Webflow. If you structure your site properly and write quality content, Webflow can work just as well as WordPress.
If speed is your only concern, optimize WordPress instead of switching platforms. It’s still the most SEO-friendly CMS available.
As an SEO and web designer, I wouldn’t work with anything but WordPress.
I’ve ranked client sites on page one within 3-6 months using Webflow. Structure your content well, and SEO won’t be an issue.
Consider Ghost if you want a leaner SEO setup. It’s a good WordPress alternative for blogs but lacks customization.
WordPress gives you full ownership and flexibility. Moving to a third-party platform like Squarespace or Webflow means less control over your site’s SEO and long-term costs.
WordPress is great, but blogs alone aren’t as favored by Google anymore. Adding eCommerce or a forum can boost SEO results.