
📝 WordPress (Gutenberg Block Editor) – Best for Simplicity & Speed
Pros:
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Lightweight and fast (no extra page builder code).
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Easier to manage for blogging.
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Gutenberg blocks are enough for most blog post formatting (headings, images, quotes, lists, etc.).
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Better for SEO and performance out of the box.
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No extra cost (Elementor Pro is paid).
Cons:
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Design customization is more limited (especially for fancy layouts).
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Takes more effort to make a blog post look “beautiful” without additional CSS.
🎨 Elementor – Best for Custom Design & Visual Control
Pros:
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Drag-and-drop interface for full design freedom.
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Great if your blog needs more visual storytelling (e.g., portfolio blogs, product reviews, media-rich content).
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You can create custom blog post templates (with Elementor Pro).
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Ideal if you want a branded, styled post layout.
Cons:
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Slower page load times (Elementor adds extra code).
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Can get overwhelming for simple blogging tasks.
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Needs Elementor Pro for full customization (extra cost).
🚀 My Recommendation:
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If your main focus is writing content and SEO, go with WordPress (Gutenberg).
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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:
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Elementor Pro (custom templates are a Pro feature)
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A WordPress site with Elementor installed
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At least one blog post published