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Framer or code? How we choose in 2026

Framer or code? How we choose in 2026

Framer or code? How we choose in 2026

For marketing sites we build in Framer. For tools and prototypes we write code. The line between them is clearer than you think.

Most marketing websites are not software. They are living documents that a team needs to edit on a Tuesday afternoon without calling an agency.

Our rule of thumb

That is why our default is Framer: it gives designers pixel control, gives marketers a real CMS and gives everyone a site that is fast out of the box.

We still write code — for configurators, dashboards and anything with state. The rule is simple: if it is content, it lives in Framer; if it is a product, it lives in a repo.

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Designing for AI answers, not just search results

Designing for AI answers, not just search results

Designing for AI answers, not just search results

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