Agencies hire me to make technical decisions so they don't have to. Here is my "Holy Grail" stack for 2026.
1. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro
The backbone of data structure. I define Custom Post Types and Fields here. It ensures data is separated from design.
2. Bricks Builder (or GeneratePress)
Bricks is my go-to for visual building with code-level control. It outputs clean VueJS-based dynamic data without the bloat of Elementor.
For mostly text-based sites, GeneratePress + GenerateBlocks is unbeatable for raw speed.
3. WSForm
Gravity Forms is good, but WSForm is for developers. Complex conditional logic, calculations, and integrations without needing 10 add-ons.
4. Hosting & Deployment
- Hosting: Kinsta or Cloudways (Vultr HF). Fast TTFB is non-negotiable.
- Deployment: GitHub Actions. I don't FTP files like it's 1999. Version control saves lives.