Websites Decoded - Website Design Podcast

Drag and Drop Website Editors: 'Easy' Doesn't Always Mean 'Effective

Written by Phil Vallender | Aug 14, 2024 1:35:00 PM

Episode summary

While the promise of quick and easy page creation is highly attractive, especially for marketers, these tools can quickly lead to inconsistent and disjointed websites if not used carefully.

In this episode, Phil explores how the freedom of drag-and-drop editing can be a double-edged sword, making it difficult to maintain branding, design standards, and a cohesive user experience across a website.

Phil recommends an approach that balances drag-and-drop capabilities with some thoughtful constraints can allow for flexibility in building pages, while still ensuring a polished, consistent look and feel.