How to Set Up Elementor

1. Install WordPress

• Make sure you already have WordPress installed on your website (via hosting like Bluehost, SiteGround, Hostinger, etc.).

• You’ll need access to your WordPress dashboard.

2. Install the Elementor Plugin

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.

2. Go to Plugins → Add New.

3. In the search box, type Elementor.

4. Find the Elementor Website Builder plugin.

5. Click Install Now, then Activate.

✅ You now have the free version of Elementor installed.

3. (Optional) Install Elementor Pro

• Elementor has a Pro version with advanced features like theme builder, WooCommerce widgets, forms, and premium templates.

• To install:

  1. Purchase Elementor Pro from the official site.

  2. Download the .zip file.

  3. Go back to WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.

  4. Upload the file and Activate it.

  5. Enter your license key to connect.

4. Choose a Compatible Theme

• Elementor works best with lightweight themes. Popular choices:

  • Hello Elementor (official free theme)

  • Astra

  • GeneratePress

  • OceanWP

👉 Install one of these via Appearance → Themes → Add New.

5. Create Your First Page with Elementor

1. Go to Pages → Add New.

2. Enter a title (like “Home”) and click Edit with Elementor.

3. The Elementor editor will open.

6. Use Elementor Editor

• On the left: Elementor Widgets Panel (drag-and-drop tools like heading, images, buttons, etc.).

• On the right: Your live page preview.

• Drag widgets onto the page, edit text/images, and customize.

💡 You can also use pre-built templates:

• Click the Folder icon → Choose from free or Pro templates → Insert.

7. Publish Your Page

• Once you’re happy with your design, click the Publish button.

• Your new Elementor page is live!

8. Set It as Your Homepage (Optional)

1. Go to Settings → Reading.

2. Under Your homepage displays, choose A static page.

3. Select the page you just made.

🎯 Quick Tips

• Free vs. Pro → Free is great for beginners, Pro is better for advanced sites.

• Use templates if you don’t want to start from scratch.

• Update regularly to keep Elementor running smoothly.

• Pair with a fast theme + good hosting for best performance.

  9. Set Up Global Site Settings

  Elementor allows you to control site-wide styles so everything looks consistent.

  1. Go to Elementor Editor → Top Left Menu → Site Settings.

  2. Here, you can set:

     • Global Fonts (Headings, Body, Accent text).

     • Global Colors (Primary, Secondary, Text, Background).

     • Typography (font family, size, line height).

     • Buttons (default style for all buttons).

  👉 This ensures you don’t need to style each element individually.

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  10. Install Essential Add-ons (Optional)

  While Elementor is powerful, add-ons expand its features:

  • Essential Addons for Elementor → Extra widgets like price tables, post grids, etc.

  • Elementor Header & Footer Builder → Create custom headers/footers.

  • Premium Addons for Elementor → More design elements & effects.

  ✅ These can be installed from Plugins → Add New just like Elementor.

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  11. Create a Navigation Menu

  1. Go to Appearance → Menus.

  2. Create a menu (Home, About, Services, Contact).

  3. Assign it as the Primary Menu.

  4. In Elementor Pro, you can use the Nav Menu Widget to display it.

     • Free version users can insert the menu via the theme’s header.

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  12. Build Core Pages with Elementor

  Here are the must-have pages most websites need:

  • Homepage → Hero section, services, call-to-action.

  • About Us Page → Company story, team introduction.

  • Services / Products Page → What you offer.

  • Contact Page → Contact form, map, and details.

  💡 Use Elementor’s pre-built templates if you want a fast setup.

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  13. Set Up a Contact Form

  • If you have Elementor Pro → Use the Form Widget (drag, drop, customize).

  • If using free Elementor → Install WPForms or Contact Form 7 plugin and add it via shortcode.

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  14. Optimize for Mobile

  Elementor has a responsive design editor.

  1. In the editor, click the Responsive Mode (desktop icon).

  2. Switch between Desktop, Tablet, Mobile.

  3. Adjust spacing, text size, and visibility for each device.

  👉 Always check your site on mobile before publishing!

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  15. Improve Performance

  A beautiful site should also be fast:

  • Use a caching plugin (e.g., WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache).

  • Optimize images with Smush or ShortPixel.

  • Avoid using too many third-party widgets/plugins.

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  16. SEO Setup

  Elementor handles design, but you need SEO for traffic:

  • Install Yoast SEO or Rank Math plugin.

  • Add meta titles, descriptions, keywords to your pages.

  • Use proper headings (H1, H2, H3) in Elementor for SEO.

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  17. Launch Your Website

  • Test all links and buttons.

  • Check your site speed with Google PageSpeed Insights.

  • Once ready, announce your website on social media, email, and business cards.

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  🎯 Final Tips for Beginners

  • Start simple → Don’t try to design everything at once.

  • Use templates if you feel stuck.

  • Upgrade to Pro if you need custom headers, WooCommerce support, or advanced widgets.

  • Practice → The more you use Elementor, the easier it becomes.