Why We Only Build Websites in Webflow

‍A Better Way Forward for Developers and Clients Alike

At Gaslamp Village Media Inc., we’ve been around long enough to have seen just about every web development trend come and go. Over the years, we’ve worked with a wide range of technologies and content management systems... everything from hand-coded HTML websites to platforms like WordPress, Drupal, October CMS, ModX, and Statamic.

Each of these tools served a purpose at some point in time. They got the job done, but not without limitations. As the web evolved and client expectations became more sophisticated, we found ourselves asking hard questions about performance, ease of use, long-term maintainability, and security.

Eventually, those questions led us to one answer: Webflow. Today, we build exclusively in Webflow. Here's why.

The Problems With Traditional CMS Platforms

WordPress and Drupal are the heavyweights of open-source CMS platforms. They’re popular for a reason... but popularity doesn't equal simplicity, security, or speed.

Here are some of the common issues we ran into:

• Plugin overload. Most WordPress sites require dozens of plugins to handle everything from SEO to backups to contact forms. Each plugin introduces risk—whether it's performance drag, security vulnerabilities, or simple incompatibility with updates.
• Security holes. Open-source platforms are frequent targets for hackers. Unless you constantly update the core system, themes, and plugins, you leave your site exposed.
• Client confusion. Clients often struggled with complex dashboards, nested menus, or WYSIWYG editors that didn’t match the live site at all. One wrong click could throw off the entire layout.
• Ongoing maintenance. Updates, backups, server patches… someone has to manage it all. Whether it’s you or a paid service, there’s a cost involved—and risk if it’s ignored.

We realized that these weren’t just developer headaches. They created real problems for our clients too.

Why Webflow Changed Everything

Webflow takes a different approach. It combines the visual control of a design tool with the power of custom code and the simplicity of a hosted, all-in-one platform.

For us as developers, this means:

• Clean, semantic code. Webflow outputs high-quality HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No theme bloat or plugin mess.
• Design freedom. We have full control over layout and responsiveness without relying on templates. What you see in the design is exactly what goes live.
• No plugin chaos. Core features like forms, SEO tools, and CMS capabilities are native to the platform. That means faster builds and fewer conflicts.
• Faster turnaround. With fewer development hurdles and no manual server setup, we can launch sites more quickly without cutting corners.

But the real win is what it offers our clients.

Why Our Clients Love Webflow

Most of our clients aren’t developers. They’re business owners, communications teams, and marketers who need to keep their websites up to date without having to call us every time they want to change a headline.

Webflow solves that beautifully.

• On-page editing. Clients can log in, click on the live site, and edit content directly. No hunting through a messy backend.
• No risk of breaking the design. The structure is locked in. Clients can change text, images, or blog posts without accidentally deleting a layout or section.
• No updates, ever. Webflow handles hosting, security, SSL, backups, and performance tuning automatically. No patches. No downtime. No surprise issues.
• Professional design that stays clean. There’s no clutter or old code stacking up over time. Webflow sites age gracefully.

How Webflow Compares to WordPress and Drupal

Here’s a simplified comparison:

Hosting
Webflow: Built-in, managed
WordPress/Drupal: External setup required

Security & Updates
Webflow: Automatic
WordPress/Drupal: Manual and ongoing

Visual Design Control
Webflow: Full, real-time
WordPress/Drupal: Theme-based, limited

Client Editing Experience
Webflow: Simple, visual, safe
WordPress/Drupal: Complex, often risky

Plugin Reliance
Webflow: Minimal
WordPress/Drupal: Heavy

Page Speed & Performance
Webflow: Optimized, fast
WordPress/Drupal: Depends on setup/plugins.

The bottom line is this... Webflow reduces complexity on every level. It empowers us to focus on design and function without getting bogged down in patchwork workarounds. It gives our clients the confidence to use their website without fear.

Built to Last, Built to Grow

Webflow also helps us future-proof your site:

• SEO tools are built into the workflow, including clean URLs, alt text, and meta tags.
• Responsive design is baked in from the start. Your site will look great on mobile, tablet, or desktop.
• Scalable CMS structures make it easy to manage dynamic content like blogs, portfolios, or product listings.

As your business evolves, your website can grow with you... without needing to be rebuilt or restructured from scratch.

Our Commitment to Clients

At Gaslamp Village, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. We’ve supported legacy platforms long after they should have been retired. We’ve patched the plugins. We’ve fixed the white screens of death. We’ve dealt with hacked dashboards.

We’re done with all that.

We now build only with Webflow because it allows us to do better work... and deliver a better experience to our clients.

If you’re ready for a website that’s beautiful, functional, easy to manage, and secure by default, let’s talk.

We’re here to build it with Webflow.