Hey CodeNewbie friends! 👋
If you're just getting started with WordPress and trying to figure out whether Elementor or Kadence is the better fit for your website—I've been in your shoes, and I wanted to share my experience.
I recently launched my site, Sonic Driven Menus, using Kadence on WordPress.com, and here’s why I went that route:
Why I Chose Kadence
Speed & Performance: Kadence is lightweight and super optimized. Unlike some drag-and-drop builders, it doesn’t slow down the site.
Built-in Design Flexibility: Kadence gives you tons of layout options without needing a third-party builder.
Works Smoothly on WordPress.com: I used the Business Plan, which allowed me to install themes and plugins freely. No hosting headaches!
Elementor: Still a Great Tool (But...)
Elementor is super beginner-friendly with its drag-and-drop interface, but it can sometimes bloat your site and make things slower, especially if you start stacking multiple widgets and animations.
If your site is image-heavy or more design-focused, Elementor can be a solid choice—but I needed speed and simplicity for content.
So if you’re building your first WordPress site and performance matters, give Kadence a serious look. And if you want to see it in action, check out the site I created: sonicdrivenmenus.com 😊
Would love to hear what theme or builder you went with
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