ExtraDigital still recommend using LiveCanvas to build websites where the key focus is on website speed.
What is LiveCanvas?
LiveCanvas is a website module that allows very fast WordPress websites to be developed with ‘clean and lean’ code. This is done by removing built-in ‘bloat’ from WordPress, and saving efficient HTML code (rather than code with a lot of duplication).
We have been recommending LiveCanvas since early in 2023, where our focus was on fast website speed.
More recently, ExtraDigital has been researching a new feature within a competitor to LiveCanvas – a popular no-code editor called Elementor. Elementor released their ‘Flexbox Containers’ in May 2023, and these provide a better way for Elementor to create web pages, with much less ‘bloat’ than before.
Some say that Elementor gives more freedom to edit page content – and this is true, but LiveCanvas can also be set up to enable all parts of a page to be edited.
What do we think?
ExtraDigital has compared these two website modules, and our recommendation for the fastest new websites remains using LiveCanvas.
This is an update of an earlier article called “LiveCanvas for fast websites”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LiveCanvas for WordPress?
LiveCanvas is a WordPress module designed to create fast, lightweight websites using clean and efficient HTML code. By removing unnecessary built-in “bloat” from traditional WordPress page builders, it helps improve website speed and performance.
Why does ExtraDigital recommend LiveCanvas for fast websites?
ExtraDigital recommends LiveCanvas because it produces leaner code and significantly faster-loading websites compared to many traditional page builders. Since early 2023, speed performance has been a key focus, and LiveCanvas consistently delivers strong results for new WordPress builds.
How does LiveCanvas compare to Elementor Flexbox Containers?
Elementor’s Flexbox Containers improve performance by reducing some of the platform’s previous code bloat. However, LiveCanvas still generates cleaner output and remains the preferred option when website speed is the top priority.
Does LiveCanvas allow full content editing flexibility?
Yes, LiveCanvas can be configured to allow full editing of page content. While some users believe Elementor offers greater editing freedom, LiveCanvas can also be set up to provide flexible control over layouts and content elements.
Is LiveCanvas the best choice for high-performance WordPress websites?
For businesses prioritising speed and performance, LiveCanvas remains a strong choice. After comparing multiple solutions, ExtraDigital continues to recommend LiveCanvas for building fast, scalable WordPress websites that support better user experience and SEO performance.
