Are you still using WordPress for new client projects - and if so, how?
I’ve mostly worked with page builders so far, mainly because I wanted clients to be able to edit their content as easily as possible.
I looked at Gutenberg in the early days and honestly wrote it off pretty quickly as “more of a blog editor.” Because of that, I’ve mostly ignored Full Site Editing / block themes for quite a while.
Now I’ve taken another look at FSE and I’m surprised by how much seems to be possible now.
So I’m curious:
How are you building new client websites today?
- Still using page builders like Elementor, Bricks, Breakdance, WPBakery, etc.?
- Building custom themes based on Gutenberg / FSE / block themes?
- Or are you moving away from WordPress for some projects, toward Astro, Next etc.?
What I’m especially interested in:
Is FSE actually practical now for custom client projects - or do you still feel too limited when it comes to design, development workflow, and handing things over to clients?
I’m currently rethinking my own workflow, because page builders do work, but they often feel a bit clunky when it comes to version control, automation, and AI-assisted development.
Curious to hear your experiences.