1. Installing a WordPress Theme
Log into WordPress Admin Panel:
Go to your WordPress site and log into the admin panel (usually atyourdomain.com/wp-admin).Navigate to Themes:
In the dashboard menu, go to Appearance > Themes.Add a New Theme:
Click on Add New at the top of the Themes page.Choose Your Theme:
Free Themes: Browse or search for free themes from the WordPress repository.
Premium/Custom Themes: Click Upload Theme if you have a
.zipfile of a premium or custom theme.
Install and Activate:
After selecting your theme, click Install, and once it’s installed, click Activate to make it live on your site.
2. Customizing a WordPress Theme
Access the Customizer:
In the WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Customize to open the theme customizer.Adjust Site Identity:
Set your site’s title, tagline, logo, and site icon (favicon) from the Site Identity section.Customize Colors, Fonts, and Layout:
Depending on your theme, you can adjust:Colors (background, text, links)
Typography (font family, size)
Header and Footer layouts and styles
Menus and Widgets
Look for these options inside the customizer menu.
Explore Additional Theme Settings:
Some themes offer extra customization options under sections like Theme Options or Theme Settings either within the customizer or as a separate menu item in the dashboard.Preview and Publish Changes:
Use the live preview to see changes instantly, and click Publish when you’re ready to save them.
3. Create/Publish Pages (Parent/Child Dependencies)
Create a New Page:
In the WordPress dashboard, go to Pages > Add New.Add Title and Content:
Enter a title and content for your page.Use the default Block Editor (Gutenberg) or install a page builder like Elementor for advanced design options.
Publish the Page:
Once you’re satisfied with the page content, click Publish to make it live.
- Set Parent/Child Pages:
In the Page Attributes section on the right-hand sidebar, you can assign a Parent Page.
This creates a hierarchy (for example, a main page with several sub-pages under it).
Organize in Menus:
After creating your pages, go to Appearance > Menus to add them to your site’s navigation menu and arrange them in a parent/child structure if needed.
4. Create/Publish Posts (Categories and Tags)
Create a New Post:
In the WordPress dashboard, go to Posts > Add New.Add Title, Content, and Featured Image:
Enter a title for your post.
Add your content using the Block Editor.
Set a featured image from the right-hand sidebar to represent your post visually.
Organize with Categories and Tags:
Categories:
Group your posts into broader topics like News, Blog, or Events.
Create or assign categories from the Categories panel on the right.Tags:
Use tags to describe specific topics or keywords related to your post.
Add them under the Tags section in the sidebar.
Publish the Post:
Once you have finished writing and organizing, click Publish to make your post live.
Elementor Overview
1. Layout Elements
In the latest Elementor, Containers combined with CSS Grid allow you to build complex, responsive layouts easily — without needing Sections or Columns.
Layout Elements help in structuring and organizing your webpage design with more flexibility and better performance.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Container | The main flexible layout block. You can place any widget or other Containers inside. You can control layout using Flexbox or Grid settings. |
| Nested Container | A Container placed inside another Container. Helps create multi-layer or multi-section designs. |
| Grid (inside Container) | Allows you to arrange child elements (widgets/containers) into rows and columns. You can set the number of columns, gaps between items, and control alignment responsively. |
2. Basic Elements (Free Version)
These Basic Elements are available in the free version of Elementor.
They allow you to add essential content, layout adjustments, and interactive features to your web pages.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Heading | Adds styled titles or headings (H1, H2, H3, etc.) to your pages. |
| Image | Displays images with settings for size, alignment, and links. |
| Text Editor | Adds rich text content with basic formatting options. |
| Button | Creates clickable buttons with customizable design and links. |
| Video | Embeds YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos into your page. |
| Image Box | Combines an image, heading, and text in one easy widget — great for services or features. |
| Icon | Adds individual icons from libraries like FontAwesome. |
| Icon Box | A combination of an icon, title, and description — useful for showcasing features. |
| Star Rating | Displays a visual star rating for reviews or testimonials. |
| Alert | Shows notification messages with optional icon and close button. |
| Social Icons | Displays a row of social media icons with links to your profiles. |
| Progress Bar | Displays progress visually with an animated bar — great for skill levels or goals. |
| Spacer | Adds blank space between elements to improve layout and spacing control. |
| Divider | Adds a horizontal or vertical line to visually separate sections or content. |
| Shortcode | Allows embedding WordPress shortcodes from other plugins. |
| HTML | Inserts custom HTML code blocks directly into your page design. |
| Menu Anchor | Creates an anchor link destination for smooth one-page scrolling navigation. |
| Google Maps | Embeds an interactive Google Map by location or address. |
