Are you interested in building a website, but have been deterred with thoughts of dealing with HTML and CSS codes? Well, we come bearing good news. You do not have to hand-code or hire professionals to build your website from scratch anymore. All you will require to build an amazing website is a plugin called Elementor.

Elementor is a page builder plugin for WordPress, that allows you to build stunning webpages, using a visual editor and a drag-and-drop interface. Elementor not only allows you to build amazing web pages but also helps you create a complete website.

In this guide, we will walk you through step-wise instructions on how to install the Elementor plugin on your WordPress website. We would also show you how to build webpages from scratch using this tool. Stick around!

How To Install Elementor in WordPress

Once you have your WordPress website set up and running with a chosen theme, there are two ways through which you can install the Elementor plugin. Just like most other WordPress plugins, installing Elementor is quick and simple. We would show you the two ways to do it below:

Method 1: Installing via Elementor’s Website

You can visit Elementor’s official website to download the page builder. Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Visit Elementor.com and click on the “Get Started” icon.
2. Fill in your email address and password in the designated spaces, and create an account.
3. Answer a few questions about the ownership of the website, and your experience in building websites.
4. Choose how you want to build your website. You can select the Elementor pro plugin, or opt for the basic free version instead.
5. Enter your WordPress website’s domain name into their checker. Elementor requires that you have an active WordPress website.
6. After your site has been confirmed, click “Install Elementor”.
7. If you are already logged in, you will be taken directly to the Elementor plugin page. If you aren’t, you will be redirected to your website’s admin page, go ahead to log in. Click “Install Now” at the bottom right corner of the plugin page.
8. Afterward, you will arrive at a page bearing a confirmation message. Click “Activate Plugin”.

Congratulations, you are all set up!

Method 2: Installing Elementor via WordPress Dashboard

Rather than installing from their website, you can also install Elementor directly from your WordPress dashboard. Follow the steps below, to discover how:

1. From your WordPress dashboard, click on Plugins > Add New
2. Enter “Elementor” in the search bar, and locate Elementor Website Builder
3. Click “Install Now”
4. After the installation is completed, click “Activate”. The page builder plugin would be automatically added to your sidebar.

Elementor Basic Free Version Vs Elementor Pro Pricing

Elementor offers a free, basic plan as well as multiple paid pro subscription plans. The free plan comes with all the tools you will need to create an engaging website, such as a drag-and-drop visual editor, 40+ basic widgets, and 30+ template options.

However, if you want more licenses, advanced functionality, and 24/7 support, you can upgrade to one of the tiers on the pro version. The Elementor pro version pricing plans are tiered as follows:

• Essential: With Essential, you get Elementor Pro on 1 website, for $49/year
• Advanced: With Advanced, you get Elementor Pro on 3 websites, for $99/year
• Expert: With Expert, you get Elementor Pro on 25 websites, for $199/year
• Studio: With Studio, you get Elementor Pro on 100 websites, for $499/year
• Agency: With Agency, you get Elementor Pro on 1000 websites, for $999/year

For individuals and small teams, the Expert plan is known to offer the best value all year round. However, if you are a bit skeptical, you can always start up with the Essential plan, and upgrade to Advanced or Expert later on, if need be.

While the Elementor Pro plan offers several desirable features that speed up your workflow, and give you better control over the appearance and functionality of your website, you certainly do not need the additions to make a great website. If none of the paid subscription plans rock your boat, the basic plan works just as well.

How To Use Elementor Page Builder

With all that said and done, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how Elementor works. With this tool, you can create several webpages by working with one of the ready-made templates, available to choose from. Let’s explore what it looks like to start with the basics.

Step 1: Create A New Blog Post or Page

Navigate to the dashboard of your WordPress website, and click on “Add New” under posts or pages.

Step 2: Edit with Elementor

While you can decide to edit the new page you’ve created with the default WordPress editor, you can likewise edit with Elementor. To do this, click on the “Edit with Elementor” icon displayed on the screen.

Step 3: Drag-and-Drop Elements

Initially, the main page will be blank. However, you can pick, drag and drop elements from the Elementor sidebar. For instance, to create a new heading for the page, click on the box that says “Heading”. Hold down the mouse, and drag it to the widget area on the page.

You can customize the structure of that section by clicking the little “+” button. You can also add video elements to this section.

Step 4: Edit Settings

For every element you add to the page, you can customize its content, style, margins, responsiveness, and so on, by clicking on the six dots.

Step 5: Publish Your Page

Once you are satisfied with the contents and settings of the page, you can go ahead to check the preview of the actual page on the editor, and then publish!

Conclusion

This guide barely scratches the surface of all the features Elementor avails you. The page builder summary above only shows you how easy it is to place elements and create a website that works.

You can build custom themes, add pop-ups, build WooCommerce pages, and even create a mobile responsive website, all with Elementor. With this tool, the possibilities are truly endless.