Elementor: Page Creation, Revamp, and Template Design

The purpose of this SOP is to guide you through the process of creating and revamping web pages using Elementor. By following these steps, you’ll learn how to manipulate sections, columns, and widgets effectively; design and apply templates; create headers, footers, and archive templates; and ensure mobile compatibility through responsive editing.

Scope

This SOP covers the essential aspects of working with Elementor in a WordPress environment. Topics include page creation and revamp techniques; section/column/widget manipulation; template design/application; header/footer/archive template creation; and responsive editing for mobile compatibility.

Roles

Main Role(s):

• Web Designer/Developer: Responsible for creating or revamping web pages using Elementor according to project requirements.

Supporting role(s):

• Content Writer/Editor: Provides content for the web pages being created or revamped.
• Project Manager: Oversees the project timeline and ensures that tasks are completed on time.

Prerequisites

Required Resources:

• A WordPress website with Elementor (free or Pro version) installed.
• Access to a computer with an internet connection.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of WordPress dashboard navigation.
• Familiarity with Elementor’s interface and features.

Procedure

Step 1: Create a New Page or Open an Existing One

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Pages > Add New (for a new page) or Pages > All Pages (to edit an existing one).
3. Click on “Edit with Elementor” to open the Elementor editor.

Time: 5 minutes

Step 2: Manipulate Sections, Columns, and Widgets

1. Add a new section by clicking the “+” icon in the Elementor editor.
2. Choose your desired section layout (e.g., single column, two columns).
3. Drag and drop widgets from the left panel into your section/column.
4. Customize widget settings (e.g., text, images, colors) in the left panel.
5. Adjust column width by dragging the column border.
6. Rearrange sections or columns by dragging them to a new position.

Note: Right-click on any element (section/column/widget) for additional options like duplicate, delete, or copy/paste styles.

Time: 30 minutes

Step 3: Design & Apply Templates

1. Save a section or page as a template by right-clicking it and selecting “Save as Template.”
2. Access saved templates by clicking on the folder icon in the Elementor editor.
3. Insert a template into your page by dragging it from the templates library onto your canvas.
4. Customize template elements as needed.

Time: 20 minutes

Step 4: Create Headers, Footers & Archive Templates

1. Navigate to Templates > Theme Builder in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click “Add New” and select Header/Footer/Archive from the dropdown menu.
3. Design your header/footer/archive template using Elementor’s widgets and features.
4. Save and publish your template.

Note: This step requires Elementor Pro.

Time: 30 minutes

Step 5: Ensure Mobile Compatibility with Responsive Editing

1. Click on the responsive mode icon at the bottom of the Elementor editor (desktop/tablet/mobile).
2. Adjust element settings for each device type as needed (e.g., font size, padding, margin).
3. Preview your changes by clicking the eye icon in the Elementor editor.
4. Save your work by clicking “Update.”

Time: 35 minutes

Key Points

Best practices:

• Keep a consistent design language throughout your website.
• Use global colors and fonts for easy site-wide updates.

Efficiency tips:

• Utilize keyboard shortcuts for faster editing.
• Duplicate elements to save time on repetitive tasks.

Common mistakes:

• Overloading pages with too many widgets or animations.
• Ignoring mobile responsiveness during the design process.

Safety & Considerations

Risks:

• Accidentally deleting important content or elements.
• Creating a slow-loading page due to excessive use of large images or complex animations.

Mitigation:

• Regularly save your work and create backups of your website.
• Optimize images and limit animations to improve page load times.

tl;dr

This SOP guides you through creating and revamping web pages using Elementor, including section/column/widget manipulation, template design/application, header/footer/archive template creation, and responsive editing for mobile compatibility. By following these steps, you’ll become an Elementor mastermind capable of crafting visually stunning and highly functional web pages that cater to all device types.