8 things people hate about website builders

Website builders often prioritize user-friendliness over clean, efficient code, resulting in what is commonly referred to as "spaghetti code," where elements are placed arbitrarily without adhering to web standards, thus creating bloated and non-semantic code. This inefficiency can extend to hosting services, where shared servers and excessive code can slow down website performance and negatively impact search engine rankings. While many builders offer easy-to-use templates for specific purposes like e-commerce or blogging, they often lack flexibility for custom designs and content management, limiting users who wish to deviate from standard templates. Webflow addresses these issues by requiring users to engage with the box model for a cleaner, more structured code, and by allowing designers to create custom schemas that complement their chosen designs, thus providing a more professional and flexible web design experience.