I Rebuilt My Site in Elements

Posted by Jonny on 22 July 2025

I just watched Dev Diary 91, where they rebuild a Classic-themed website using RapidWeaver Elements and I’m absolutely amazed at how seamless the process is.

As someone who’s worked with Classic for years, I didn’t expect switching platforms to feel intuitive. But seeing the dev rebuild live? It was eye-opening. Elements handles everything effortlessly with no legacy clutter, no convoluted workarounds, just straightforward, modern site-building magic.

In the video, Dan walks through converting a Classic site into Elements step by step. The transformation happens in real-time: page layout, styling, content — everything moves into Elements naturally. There's even a trial mode that lets you fully explore the app and build up to three pages free before buying. It’s the best way to feel how fast and intuitive the workflow really is.

Watching this gave me confidence. It’s normal to assume migrating old projects will be a headache, but Elements makes it surprisingly painless. Classic users like me can make the switch without fear of losing structure or design.

If you’re still hanging onto Classic, give Dev Diary 91 a watch. It’s honest, practical, and hopeful—it shows that migration doesn’t have to be daunting. Elements is real, and it’s ready to carry your existing sites forward.

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