Elementor is a page builder plugin compatible with any WordPress-coded theme, making it one of the go-to choices among website builders and designers alike. But is Elementor truly superior to its competitors?
Elementor’s page builder tool makes creating websites easy, without the need for code knowledge or special plug-ins, including custom post grids or animated headlines. Furthermore, Elementor works perfectly well when combined with third-party plugins that add extra functionality – like an animated headline. However, it should be noted that Elementor shouldn’t replace your theme; you still require one so your design fits your brand and target audience perfectly.
To use Elementor, first open a new page in WordPress by clicking Add New, then edit using Elementor – once this step has been taken, Elementor editor will load up on screen and allow you to begin building web page using available widgets.
Each widget can be moved freely across the page by dragging and dropping, as well as multiples in a section or column to rearrange as needed. Look out for blue handles on corners to determine where you can drag a widget.
Elementor offers an assortment of widgets, from basic ones such as an image gallery and contact form to advanced elements like animated headlines and testimonial carousels. If you don’t feel confident adding these widgets yourself, there is also a selection of pre-designed templates in Pages > Templates menu that you can search by page type or tag to save you time and effort when making updates.
Elementor provides another great feature – global settings – enabling you to manage a consistent design system across your pages and reduce the need for other plugins. You’ll find this option under Pages > Templates in your WordPress dashboard or the Elementor page.
If you’re creating an ecommerce website, using WooCommerce Builder as part of the design process gives you full control over product pages and archives to increase conversions and enhance customer experiences.
Elementor Pro has more to offer than simple drag-and-drop functionality when it comes to web creation, including premium features like live resizing which allows for real time widget dimensions adjustments; Global Widgets which enables changes across any instance where widget is used; and adding your own CSS directly into the layout, giving more customization possibilities and flexibility for your site.
Elementor’s user-friendliness and robust features make it a smart choice for many, yet there are concerns about its potential effects on speed and performance of websites. One such issue is code bloat – when too many plugins are added that could slow loading times or lead to security breaches.
