Title: WordPress Builder VS custom wordpress
Last modified: July 12, 2018

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# WordPress Builder VS custom wordpress

 *  [ntdropper](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ntdropper/)
 * (@ntdropper)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/)
 * Hello I am new to wordpress so I want to know that there are lots of page builder
   plugins available for wordpress so, to build basic dynamic website shall I go
   for custom development or use page builder. Which one is suitable? And please
   specify pros and cons of page builder vs custom development?

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 *  [Joy](https://wordpress.org/support/users/joyously/)
 * (@joyously)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/#post-10488328)
 * Neither is needed. Every site and project would have its own requirements for“
   extras”, and we can’t judge that for you.
 *  Thread Starter [ntdropper](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ntdropper/)
 * (@ntdropper)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/#post-10488343)
 * what if requirement is only just website with basic pages like home, about us,
   services and contact us form?
 *  Moderator [bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/)
 * (@bcworkz)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/#post-10488585)
 * Many people find a page builder UI easier to build pages with, but such plugins
   add another layer of complexity which can on occasion cause conflicts. An actively
   maintained plugin will soon correct any conflicts that arise. Generally, the 
   layout options available to you in a page builder are limited to some extent.
   Experienced coders can get frustrated by this, but the inexperienced never notice
   the lack.
 * If you are comfortable with HTML and CSS, you don’t need a page builder. Otherwise,
   it can be useful. IMO, even better would be to learn HTML and CSS so you don’t
   have to rely upon a page builder. It’s not for everyone though.
 * You might consider trying the Gutenberg plugin. The UI is slated to soon become
   part of core WP.
 *  Thread Starter [ntdropper](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ntdropper/)
 * (@ntdropper)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/#post-10489955)
 * Thanks for your reply [@bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/).
   I know HTML, CSS, RWD but that process takes much time to build website. So I
   am literally confused.
 *  Moderator [bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/)
 * (@bcworkz)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/#post-10491910)
 * There is not going to be an obvious answer. Asking other people of unknown authority
   in the matter what their opinions are isn’t going to make it any clearer. Every
   option has pros and cons. You’ll need to decide for yourself what’s best for 
   your site. As Joy pointed out, no one can judge that for you.
 *  Thread Starter [ntdropper](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ntdropper/)
 * (@ntdropper)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/#post-10503426)
 * Thank you [@bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/) finally I 
   want to ask that can I sell those website made from page builder in website like
   themeforest.net, templatemonster.com?
 *  Moderator [bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/)
 * (@bcworkz)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/#post-10505848)
 * AFAIK, you would not be successful. I’m not aware of any themes at those sites
   which rely upon page builders. Their themes rely upon a specific framework, which
   are different from page builders. For a better chance of success, you should 
   build themes using their common framework. Even then, I don’t know how open they
   are to freelance theme builders, you should contact operators of the sites to
   get accurate information on what’s possible, if anything.
 *  Thread Starter [ntdropper](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ntdropper/)
 * (@ntdropper)
 * [7 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-builder-vs-custom-wordpress/#post-10522035)
 * ok thank you. 🙂

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