We Built Our Own Website With Frappe Builder. Here's What We Learned

Choosing a website builder is easy when you're looking at feature lists and product demos.

The real test comes after launch.

Can your team update content without relying on a developer for every change? Can you publish new pages quickly? Can your website continue growing without becoming difficult to manage?

These were some of the questions we wanted to answer when we decided to build the Tridots Tech website using Frappe Builder.

Today, the Tridots Tech website contains approximately 300 to 350 pages built and managed using Frappe Builder, including service pages, industry solution pages, blogs, product pages, testimonials, landing pages, and company content. Over the course of four months, we used Frappe Builder to create, manage, and continuously expand the site.

Rather than creating another feature-focused overview, we wanted to document our real experience using Frappe Builder to build, manage, and grow a large business website.

Why We Decided to Use Frappe Builder

Like many growing businesses, our website is constantly changing.

New services need to be added. Existing pages require updates. Blog content is published regularly. Testimonials, case studies, and product information evolve over time.

A website is rarely a one-time project. It becomes an ongoing part of the business.

We wanted a platform that would allow our team to manage these changes efficiently while keeping the website organized as it grew. More importantly, we wanted content updates to be accessible to team members who were not developers.

That requirement played a significant role in choosing Frappe Builder.

Building a Large Website Without Heavy Technical Dependence

One aspect of this project that stood out was the profile of the person managing much of the website work.

The primary contributor was a designer rather than a developer.

For many businesses, this situation is familiar. Content teams, marketing teams, and designers often need to update websites, but they may not have extensive technical knowledge.

The drag-and-drop page builder in Frappe Builder made it easier for designers and content teams to create and update website pages without relying on developers for routine changes. Sections could be arranged visually, content could be updated directly, and new pages could be created without writing code for every change.

At the same time, the platform did not limit us to visual editing alone.

Where additional functionality was required, we used client scripts and data scripts to support specific requirements. This combination allowed us to balance ease of use with customization when needed.

Managing Hundreds of Pages More Efficiently

As the website expanded, consistency became increasingly important.

When you're managing hundreds of pages, even small changes can become time-consuming if every page needs to be updated individually.

To address this, we made use of reusable components throughout the website. Common elements such as headers, footers, and recurring content sections could be reused across multiple pages.

This helped us maintain a consistent experience throughout the site while reducing repetitive work.

Over time, Frappe Builder became the platform we used to manage a wide range of content, including blogs, testimonials, product pages, service pages, industry pages, and new landing pages.

Having everything within a single environment made content management much more straightforward as the website continued to grow.

How Frappe Builder Fit Into Our Content Workflow

One area we did not fully appreciate at the beginning was how often different teams would need to work on the website.

Content writers were creating blogs. Designers were updating layouts. Marketing teams needed new landing pages. Service pages required regular updates as our offerings evolved.

Because Frappe Builder combines page building and content management in the same environment, these updates could be handled without moving between multiple tools.

For our team, this reduced the amount of back-and-forth typically involved in routine website updates.

As the number of pages increased, having a single place to manage content became increasingly valuable.

Managing SEO Content at Scale

A significant portion of our website growth came from content creation.

Over four months, we published service pages, industry-specific pages, blogs, product information, testimonials, and company content.

Managing this volume of content highlighted an important consideration when choosing a website builder.

Creating a website is only the beginning. Maintaining and expanding it often requires publishing dozens or even hundreds of new pages over time.

Frappe Builder made that process easier by allowing us to create, update, organize, and publish content from a single platform.

For businesses investing in long-term SEO, this becomes an important advantage as content libraries continue to grow.

What Made Day-to-Day Website Management Easier

One of the biggest advantages we experienced was not during development but after the website was already live.

Most businesses spend considerable time thinking about how to build a website. Far fewer consider how frequently that website will need updates afterward.

For us, content management became significantly easier once the site was operational.

Publishing blogs, updating service descriptions, adding testimonials, and creating new pages could all be done much more quickly than before.

The one-click publishing feature also simplified the process of pushing content changes live.

As a result, routine website updates required less coordination and less waiting, allowing content changes to happen when they were needed rather than being postponed.

Is Frappe Builder Suitable for Large Websites?

Based on our experience, yes.

The Tridots Tech website currently contains approximately 300 to 350 pages built and managed using Frappe Builder.

These pages include:

• Service pages
• Industry solution pages
• Blog articles
• Product pages
• Landing pages
• Testimonials
• Company information pages

While every website has unique requirements, our experience showed that Frappe Builder can support websites that extend well beyond a handful of marketing pages.

The platform remained manageable even as the volume of content increased.

The Challenges We Encountered

Every platform has areas where it can improve, and our experience with Frappe Builder was no different.

One challenge involved component updates. Occasionally, after making changes to reusable components, we would spend a little extra time verifying that updates had been reflected correctly where expected.

We also found multiple-layer selection somewhat challenging in certain scenarios, particularly when working with more detailed page structures.

These weren't major obstacles, but they were areas where additional refinement could improve the overall experience.

Another opportunity for improvement would be more built-in design flexibility and additional templates for complex layouts.

For standard business websites, landing pages, service pages, and blogs, the available options worked well. However, businesses building highly customized layouts may appreciate additional design controls in future releases.

The Biggest Lesson From This Project

After working with Frappe Builder for several months, one lesson became clear.

The value of a website builder is not determined by how quickly you can create a homepage.

It is determined by how easily your team can manage the website as it grows.

A business website is never truly finished. New services are introduced. Content evolves. Marketing campaigns require new landing pages. Search engine optimization often leads to ongoing content creation.

The ability to manage these activities without excessive technical dependency becomes increasingly important over time.

In our experience, Frappe Builder supported this process well.

What This Means for Businesses Evaluating Website Builders

If your business is looking for a website builder and CMS, it is worth considering how your team will work with the platform after launch.

The right solution should not only help you create pages. It should also make it easier to maintain, update, and expand your website as your business grows.

Based on our experience, Frappe Builder is well suited for organizations that want greater control over their website content without requiring heavy developer involvement for routine updates.

For businesses already using the Frappe ecosystem, it also provides a natural way to manage website content within the same environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can non-developers build websites with Frappe Builder?

Yes. Much of our website was managed by a designer rather than a developer. The visual page builder made it possible to create and update pages without writing code for routine changes.

Is Frappe Builder suitable for business websites?

Frappe Builder works well for service websites, product websites, company websites, blogs, landing pages, and content-driven business websites.

Can Frappe Builder handle hundreds of pages?

Based on our experience, Frappe Builder successfully supported a website containing approximately 300 to 350 pages across multiple content categories.

Does Frappe Builder support reusable website components?

Yes. Reusable components helped us maintain consistency across the website while reducing repetitive editing work.

What are the limitations of Frappe Builder?

During our project, component verification, nested element selection, and advanced design flexibility were areas where additional refinement could improve the overall experience.

Who should consider Frappe Builder?

Businesses looking for a website builder and CMS that allows content teams, designers, and marketers to manage website updates without depending heavily on developers may find Frappe Builder a practical option.

Final Thoughts

We chose to build the Tridots Tech website with Frappe Builder because we wanted a practical solution for managing a growing website.

Four months later, the platform now supports a website with hundreds of pages, ongoing content publishing, reusable components, and regular updates managed by a largely non-technical team.

No platform is perfect, and there are areas where additional flexibility would be welcome. However, the overall experience has made website management simpler, faster, and more accessible for our team.

If you're exploring website builders and content management systems, one piece of advice is simple: look beyond the initial build process.

Think about how your website will be maintained six months or a year from now.

For us, that is where Frappe Builder has delivered the most value.

And if you're considering Frappe Builder for your business website, the team at Tridots Tech can help you plan, implement, and customize a solution that fits your requirements.