📝 WordPress (Gutenberg Block Editor) – Best for Simplicity & Speed

Pros:

• Lightweight and fast (no extra page builder code).

• Easier to manage for blogging.

• Gutenberg blocks are enough for most blog post formatting (headings, images, quotes, lists, etc.).

• Better for SEO and performance out of the box.

• No extra cost (Elementor Pro is paid).

Cons:

• Design customization is more limited (especially for fancy layouts).

• Takes more effort to make a blog post look “beautiful” without additional CSS.

🎨 Elementor – Best for Custom Design & Visual Control

Pros:

• Drag-and-drop interface for full design freedom.

• Great if your blog needs more visual storytelling (e.g., portfolio blogs, product reviews, media-rich content).

• You can create custom blog post templates (with Elementor Pro).

• Ideal if you want a branded, styled post layout.

Cons:

• Slower page load times (Elementor adds extra code).

• Can get overwhelming for simple blogging tasks.

• Needs Elementor Pro for full customization (extra cost).

🚀 My Recommendation:

• If your main focus is writing content and SEO, go with WordPress (Gutenberg).

• If you’re building a visual brand or want each post to stand out, go with Elementor (ideally with a custom template so you don’t rebuild layout each time).

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Great! Using a custom template with Elementor allows you to create a consistent and visually appealing design for all your blog posts—without having to design each one from scratch.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to using custom templates with Elementor (especially helpful if you’re using Elementor Pro):

✅ What You’ll Need:

• Elementor Pro (custom templates are a Pro feature)

• A WordPress site with Elementor installed

• At least one blog post published