Webflow from a WordPress Expert’s Perspective

Discover the main differences between Wordpress (Elementor) and Webflow with WordPress expert Nikolba. Find out what fascinated him about Webflow right from the start and get to know the strengths of both platforms. A comparison of the two popular CMS systems.

Topic points

In this podcast episode, I talk to Wordpress and Elementor expert Nikolba, who has worked with Webflow more and more frequently in recent months. We learn first-hand what his first impressions of Webflow were and which features he immediately found impressive. We also discuss which aspects he misses in Webflow, but which he frequently uses in WordPress.

A key point is the usability of both platforms, which we are taking a closer look at. We also clarify what costs are actually associated with using WordPress and compare manual and automatic updates.

Using specific application examples, we explore the possibilities of Webflow and discuss the use of CSS selectors, CSS Grid and Flex containers. We also examine the differences between closed and open systems.

Another topic is animations in Webflow and how you could implement similar effects in WordPress. We'll also take a look at the security and support aspects of both platforms.

Finally, we take a look into the future and discuss possible developments in the industry. We also talk about using Webflow as an interface for other tools, such as building a Shopify website based on Webflow.

Links to Nikolaus Kolba

• Site: https://kolbamedia.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nikolauskolba
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kolbamedia
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolbamediatm

Video timestamps

00:00 — Intro
01:14 — How Nikolaus came across Webflow
03:47 — Difference between wordpress.com and wordpress.org
05:30 — What have you built in Webflow so far?
06:28 — Webflow vs Elementor: Start time comparison for new projects
10:26 — Wordpress users: Webflow acclimatization period
12:37 — Wordpress problem: Too much unused code
15:52 — Comparison: Copying website elements to other projects
18:51 — Differences between Webflow and Elementor
22:41 — Designer UI comparison
25:42 — Comparing structured work with CSS classes
33:25 — Compare Divi, Oxygen Builder, Bricks-Builder, etc
37:54 — Automatic updates vs manual updates
43:30 — Price comparison: Elementor vs Webflow
54:20 — Compare Animation
01:01:00 — Closed versus open systems
01:14:27 — The future of Wordpress and Webflow
01:17:00 — Can you imagine switching to Webflow?