What are the benefits of using Webflow over WordPress? (And why we prefer it at Studio Friday)
At Studio Friday, we’ve worked with both platforms—but these days, we build most of our client sites in Webflow. Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s genuinely better suited to the kind of brands we work with: small-to-medium businesses who want something clean, fast, and easy to manage without all the plugin drama.
Here’s why we recommend it.
No plugins, no bloat
WordPress relies heavily on third-party plugins for even the most basic functionality. Webflow has most of it built in—CMS, forms, animations, SEO tools—without the bloat or the updates that can break things when you least expect it.
Total design control
Webflow gives us full creative freedom without relying on themes or templates. That means we can design from scratch and make your site look exactly how it should—not like every other WordPress site with a slightly different header.
Better performance
Webflow sites are fast. Like, really fast. They’re hosted on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure with automatic backups, free SSL, and a global CDN. You don’t need to pay for extra caching tools or worry about dodgy hosting.
Easier for clients to use
The Editor in Webflow is intuitive—you can click on any text or image and change it right there on the page. No confusing dashboards or “where do I find this?” moments. You can update blogs, bios, and service details easily without breaking the layout.
Fewer maintenance headaches
No plugin updates, no theme updates, no hacked sites, no chasing developers when things go down. Webflow just works, and we handle any changes through the Studio Friday process—so you’re never left wondering who to call.
Built-in responsiveness
Every Webflow site is responsive by default. That means they look great on phones, tablets, laptops—without needing to fix things with plugins or mobile-specific templates.
The catch?
Webflow does have a learning curve if you want to build things yourself—but that’s where we come in. We design and build everything, then hand it over cleanly so you can update what you need, when you need it.
In summary
If you’re after a site that looks polished, loads quickly, and won’t fall apart behind the scenes, Webflow’s a great choice. It gives you freedom, speed, and reliability—without the typical WordPress baggage.
If you’re thinking about redoing your site and want something that works and feels like your brand, we’d love to chat.
