Why I Abandoned Bubble’s Elements and Went All-In on HTML

When you’re building your own empire, compromise isn’t an option.

I didn’t come this far to play small.

Today, I made a decision that might sound technical on the surface, but for me, it marks a deeper shift in how I approach everything. I’m officially ditching Bubble.io’s native elements. From now on, BeeDazl will run on raw HTML inside Bubble.

Why? Three words: Speed. Freedom. Power.

Let me explain.

The Illusion of Simplicity

At first, Bubble looked like a dream. Drag and drop. Clean UI. Easy database management. For a no-code founder trying to launch something world-class with zero outside help, it felt like the shortcut I needed.

But over time, I realized something harsh: Bubble’s “simplicity” was slowing me down.

Trying to get pixel-perfect layouts felt like solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. My aesthetic vision was always a few steps ahead of what Bubble’s native design system could offer. And don’t get me started on responsiveness and performance, it was like patching a sinking boat.

I knew I could do better. I knew BeeDazl deserved better.

Why I Switched to HTML

Here’s the truth: when you’re building a beauty and AI product, visual experience is everything. Lag is not an option. Clunky layouts? Death. Confusing workflows? Forget it. Every second, every tap, every pixel has to seduce the user. Otherwise, you’ve lost them.

With full HTML, I now have:

• Speed that feels native – No more heavy Bubble render times.

• Total control over visuals – I can design exactly what I imagine.

• Cleaner AI integration – Embedding models, outputs, and micro-interactions is seamless.

• Limitless creativity – I’m no longer boxed into Bubble’s way of thinking.

HTML gives me power. And I’m no longer afraid to own it.

A Reminder to Founders: Your Tools Shouldn’t Cage You

We talk a lot about MVPs and building lean, but sometimes lean turns into limiting. I reached a point where I had to ask myself:

Am I building my vision, or am I adapting my vision to fit the tool?

That question changed everything.

Tools should empower, not imprison. I’m not building a portfolio project. I’m building a product that will change how people think about their own beauty, with real tech, real emotion, and real care. BeeDazl isn’t just another app. It’s my life’s rebellion in code form. And rebellion needs freedom.

What’s Next

This shift means the development process will look different, and honestly, a lot more fun. I get to be an artist, not just a builder. BeeDazl will now be coded block by block with intent. Every page will be leaner.

And if that means writing every single line of HTML myself inside Bubble?

Then so be it. The sky’s no longer the limit, it’s just the view.