Creating Your First Page
Creating Your First Page with Elementor
To create your first page using Elementor, follow these step-by-step instructions:
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Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
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Navigate to “Pages” in the left-hand menu and click on “Add New” to create a new page.
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Give your page a title in the designated field at the top.
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Click on the “Edit with Elementor” button. This will launch the Elementor Editor for your newly created page.
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You will see a blank canvas in the center of the editor, ready for you to start designing your page.
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Add a section to the page:
- Click on the “Add New Section” button. It’s located in the top center of the editor or on the left-hand side panel.
- Choose a layout for your section. Elementor offers a variety of pre-designed section layouts, or you can select a blank section and build it from scratch.
- After selecting a layout, the section will be added to your page.
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Customize the section layout and design:
- Hover over the section you just added, and you will see a blue outline and a small handle at the top.
- Click on the handle to access the section settings.
- A sidebar panel will appear on the left-hand side, displaying various options to customize the section’s layout, background, padding, and more.
- Adjust the settings according to your preferences.
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Add content to the section:
- Within the section, you will see columns where you can place your content.
- Hover over the columns, and you will see a blue outline and a small handle at the top.
- Click on the handle to access the column settings.
- Use the sidebar panel to customize the column’s width, background, spacing, and other settings.
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Add widgets and elements to the column:
- Within the column, you can now add widgets and elements such as text, images, buttons, and more.
- To add a widget, click on the “+” icon within the column or drag and drop a widget from the Elements panel on the left-hand side.
- Customize the widget settings in the sidebar panel that appears.
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Continue adding sections, columns, and widgets to build your page:
- Repeat steps 6 to 9 to add more sections, columns, and widgets as needed.
- Experiment with different layouts, elements, and styles to achieve your desired page design.
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Preview and save your page:
- Click on the “Preview” button in the bottom-left corner of the editor to see how your page looks in a live preview.
- If you’re satisfied with the design, click on the “Update” or “Publish” button to save and publish your page.
Congratulations! You have successfully created your first page using Elementor. You can now continue to refine and expand your page design, add more content and elements, and explore the various customization options available in Elementor.
Remember to save your changes regularly and preview your page to ensure it appears as intended. Elementor’s live editing capabilities allow you to make adjustments on the fly and see the results instantly.