[Resolved] YOUR page builder/theme choice for best long-term, maximal integration w/Toolset

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[rJ-3]

I want to integrate Toolset into a complex site that will run a mission-critical plugin (IgnitionDeck Enterprise) and also make much use of front-end forms. Ideally, I'll be using a theme built for IgnitionDeck.

1.)
I have limited HTML & CSS knowledge and so, have purchased visual CSS editors such as Yellow Pencil, Microthemer, and CSS Hero
- and I want to make use of "page builders."

2.)
I'd prefer to build as much as I can with either the Divi theme or, PREFERABLY, a page builder such as WPBakery, Divi Builder, or Elementor.
- Also, I'm aware of your documentation page that links to builders (but I notice that Divi Builder is not mentioned, but Divi THEME is documented, found through a search, at least). Is Divi Builder NOT an option, then?

3.)
And, finally, WHAT IS YOUR RECOMMENDATION for building out a complex website from such options (page builder + Toolset + CSS editor, or what not to use)?
- And how does Gutenburg - and even the visual front-end form editing that Toolset just updated to on Feb. 14 - fit in to these choices?

And can I get a page builder effect by using your own Layouts plugin? Or that combined with Gutenburg? You see the gist of my inquiry.

****So, what page builder/solution "stack" can i COUNT ON for long-term support, herein? I'd pick that, almost for certain. Whatever you plan to support. That's a HUGE issue for me (not to end up choosing tech that is abandoned by Toolset down the road).****

And do the visual CSS editors work well with Toolset + a page builder + visual CSS editor? I guess I'm repeating myself, now 🙂

Also...
Thanks for your time in helping me move forward in making some timely and critical choices concerning my livelihood and business, etc.

Appreciated, truly.

[Luo Yang]

Hello,

1) I want to make use of "page builders."

There is a built-in plugin "Toolset Layouts", which can perform as a page-builder, you can download it here:
https://toolset.com/account/downloads/

Since "Toolset Layouts" plugin is one of Toolset plugins, it is full compatible with other Toolset plugins, and it is based on Bootstrap framework(hidden link), with it, you can design your website posts/pages easily.

More help about "Toolset Layouts" plugin, please check our documents:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/layouts/

2) And, finally, WHAT IS YOUR RECOMMENDATION for building out a complex website from such options (page builder + Toolset + CSS editor, or what not to use)?

As I mentioned in question 1), we recommend "Toolset Layouts" plugin, and if you want to use other page-builders, please check these document:
Elementor Page Builder:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/using-toolset-with-elementor-page-builder/

Using Toolset with Divi Theme
https://toolset.com/documentation/recommended-themes/toolset-divi-integration/

But keep in your mind, since those other page-builders are not base on Bootstrap, so it is not recommended to use them with Layouts plugin, this will conduct unexpected result

3) WHAT IS YOUR RECOMMENDATION for building out a complex website from such options (page builder + Toolset + CSS editor, or what not to use)?

In my opinion, you can use Gutenburg to design simple posts/pages, use Layouts plugin to design complex posts/pages.
Since Layouts plugin is a part of Toolset plugins, you will get the long-term support out of box.