How Page Builders Transformed WordPress and What’s Next for the Web | Raitis Sevelis (WPBakery)

Page builders changed everything about how we design and build with WordPress. But where did they come from, why did they grow so quickly, and how do they fit into a future shaped by blocks, Full Site Editing, and AI?

In this episode of The Melapress Show, Robert Abela sits down with Raitis Sevelis, product lead at WPBakery, to explore the evolution of page builders and their lasting impact on the WordPress ecosystem. From the early days of drag-and-drop editors to today’s hybrid site-building landscape, Raitis breaks down how page builders work, who they serve, and where they are heading next.

They cover:
-How page builders started, what problems they were meant to solve, and how they have evolved since 2013
-Why page builders still thrive alongside the Block Editor and Full Site Editing
-Performance debates: bloat, best practices, and how to choose the right tool
-Key considerations for agencies: scalability, client workflows, and long-term maintainability
-How other CMSs and platforms approach visual builders and what WordPress can learn
-The growing role of AI in site creation and what the next 5 years of page building may look like


Whether you’re a developer, agency owner, or WordPress enthusiast, this episode will give you a clear look at how page builders continue to shape the modern web and what’s coming next for the tools we use to build it.

Learn more about Raitis Sevelis & WPBakery:
Raitis Sevelis:   / raitis-sevelis  
WPBakery: https://wpbakery.com

Learn more about Robert & Melapress:
Robert Abela:   / robertabela  
Melapress: https://melapress.com

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