How to Customize a WordPress Website Without Coding


Introduction

At Lanetti, we know that not everyone has coding experience, but that shouldn’t stop you from building a professional website. WordPress offers powerful tools like Elementor and Gutenberg, which allow users to customize their websites with an easy drag-and-drop interface. This guide will walk you through customizing your WordPress site without any coding knowledge.

 

Choosing the Right Page Builder: Elementor vs. Gutenberg

Elementor

Elementor is a popular drag-and-drop page builder with an intuitive interface, offering a wide range of pre-designed templates and widgets for creating custom pages effortlessly.

Key Features:
  • Real-time visual editing.
  • A vast library of templates and blocks.
  • Advanced design control (spacing, animations, and responsive settings).


Gutenberg

Gutenberg is WordPress’s default block editor, offering a simple way to structure content using blocks like images, text, buttons, and more.

Key Features:
  • Built into WordPress, requiring no additional plugins.
  • Lightweight and fast for content-focused sites.
  • Allows block-based editing for easy customization.

 

How to Customize Your Website Using Elementor

Step 1: Install and Activate Elementor

  1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
  3. Search for Elementor Page Builder, click Install, then Activate.

Step 2: Create a New Page with Elementor

  1. Go to Pages > Add New.
  2. Click Edit with Elementor to launch the page builder.
  3. Choose a template or start from scratch.

Step 3: Customize Your Layout

  1. Drag and drop elements like headings, images, buttons, and text.
  2. Use the left sidebar to adjust fonts, colors, and spacing.
  3. Click Preview to see changes in real time.

Step 4: Publish Your Custom Page

Once you’re satisfied with the design, click Publish to make your page live.

 

How to Customize Your Website Using Gutenberg

Step 1: Create a Page or Post with Gutenberg

  1. Navigate to Pages > Add New or Posts > Add New.
  2. The Gutenberg editor will open by default.

Step 2: Add Blocks to Your Page

  1. Click the + (Add Block) button.
  2. Choose elements like Paragraph, Image, Button, Columns, etc.
  3. Drag and arrange blocks to customize your page layout.

Step 3: Adjust Block Settings

  1. Click on any block to access formatting and layout options.
  2. Customize text size, colors, and spacing from the right panel.

Step 4: Publish Your Custom Page

Click Publish when your design is complete.

 

 

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