Checklist: picking a builder for a new client project in 10 questions

Checklist: picking a builder for a new client project in 10 questions

Run the project through this before installing anything.
— Will another person edit it? (Yes leans Elementor/Gutenberg for the gentler UI.)
— Hard performance SLA? (Bricks/Gutenberg win on page weight.)
— Heavy dynamic content / custom post types? (Bricks + ACF or Gutenberg + ACF blocks.)
— Need a big template library out of the box? (Elementor Pro, Divi.)
— Multisite or 20+ builds? (Per-site Elementor Pro licensing adds up fast.)
— Long-term ownership risk? (Gutenberg can't be uninstalled — it's core.)

Pros:
— Forces lock-in and cost into the decision early.
— Repeatable across clients.

Cons:
— Tie-breakers still need a test build.

Best for: agencies standardizing a builder choice instead of defaulting to habit.