1. Website Building using Elementor and Starter Templates

• What is Elementor?

  • A drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress

  • No coding required, user-friendly interface

• What are Starter Templates?

  • Pre-designed website layouts

  • Quickly build professional sites without designing from scratch

2. Setting Up WordPress and Installing Elementor

Step 1: Install WordPress

• Choose a hosting provider (e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround)

• Install WordPress through the hosting dashboard

Step 2: Install Elementor

• Go to WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Add New

• Search for “Elementor Page Builder”

• Click “Install Now” and “Activate”

Step 3: Install Starter Templates Plugin

• Navigate to Plugins → Add New

• Search for “Starter Templates by Astra”

• Install and activate the plugin

3. Importing a Starter Template

Step 1: Access the Starter Templates Library

• Go to Appearance → Starter Templates

• Browse available templates

• Choose one based on your website niche (e.g., portfolio, business, blog)

Step 2: Import the Template

• Click on the template preview

• Select “Import Complete Site” or “Import Single Page”

• Wait for the import process to complete

4. Customizing Your Website with Elementor

Editing the Homepage

• Go to Pages → All Pages

• Click “Edit with Elementor”

• Use drag-and-drop widgets (Text, Image, Button, etc.)

• Modify fonts, colors, and layout in the left panel

Customizing Header & Footer

• Use Elementor Header & Footer Builder Plugin (if needed)

• Edit via Appearance → Customize → Header/Footer

Adding New Pages

• Go to Pages → Add New → Edit with Elementor

• Use templates or build from scratch