Elementor Pro Review: The Best WordPress Drag and Drop Page Builder

Elementor is a WordPress drag-and-drop page builder plugin. This can indicate a few things:

When compared to the conventional post/page templates that come with your WordPress theme, Elementor allows you to create unique-looking posts and pages.

The bulk of your work doesn't happen in the normal block editor that comes with WordPress; instead, you get a completely distinct interface to work on your posts and pages.

It doesn't require any HTML/CSS/PHP/coding knowledge because everything is done through a simple user interface.

It operates on the front end of your website, which means it immediately displays the results of your work in a true 'what-you-see-is-what-you-get' manner.

To summarise, the biggest advantage of using Elementor is that you can generate stunning page layouts/designs even if you're not a professional or have no prior experience with website development.

This is especially significant if you don't want to employ someone to help you with the site because you're on a budget.

When it comes to drag and drop page builders, Divi is not back of Elementor. Both Elementor and Divi have advanced page-building capabilities. Elementor is free to use, however there is a $49. PRO version available. Divi is $89 per year and can be used on as many sites as you want. Although the Divi Builder is user-friendly, Elementor is faster to utilise.

Top Features

Elementor comes with a number of handy features right out of the box:

• First and foremost, there's the core page-building functionality. We'll get to that in a minute.
• Images, headlines, buttons, carousels, counters, progress bars, testimonials, and more are among the more than 90 content elements/modules available.
• Most items operate using drag-and-drop, which means you can drag any element across the screen to a new location.
• 'What you see is what you get,' which means that the version of the page you see in the Elementor interface is the exact same version your visitors will view (unlike working with HTML and CSS, the old-school way).
• All of the pages are mobile-friendly and SEO-friendly.

As I previously stated, the plugin's fundamental purpose is to allow you to freely design, alter, and adjust your pages — and then view the results in real-time.

You won't have to worry what your page will look like after it's published thanks to the live preview tool (which is the standard scenario with native WordPress pages that are highly theme-dependent).

So, what precisely can you do? To begin, Elementor gives you access to a large number of content elements/modules (over 90) that you may insert wherever on the website. The aforementioned drag-and-drop support can then be used to rearrange those elements.

Headlines, photos, text paragraphs, videos, buttons, dividers, spacers, icons, image galleries and carousels, counters, testimonials, social media icons, shortcodes, and much more are all available content elements. You can also use any widgets that you currently have on your WordPress site.

Aside from that, Elementor allows you control over display options. You can alter the backgrounds, margins and padding values, default colours, fonts, and so forth in this section.

There's also a full revision history, which means you may go back to a prior version of the page (in case you make a mistake and don't know how to fix it).

Pre-made Templates

The design skills of Elementor are astounding, but what if you don't have a design bone in your body? Then you can choose from a variety of Elementor's pre-made templates.

And when I say'many,' I mean a lot of people. The free version has more than 150 templates, while the Pro edition has more than 300.

If that wasn't enough, you also receive Elementor Kits, which are sets of templates that all have the same visual aesthetic and allow you to create a cohesive website.

The library has a variety of common pages for various purposes. There's a good range of about pages, contact pages, homepages, landing pages (for various niches, such as a hotel, restaurant, and so on), portfolios, team pages, and so on.

Awesome and Clean Interface

Elementor is installed through your WordPress Dashboard, just like any other plugin. Its user interface is simple and straightforward. You may now choose to "Open using Elementor" when creating a new page. The Elementor tools take the role of the regular WordPress tools.

There are two main buttons: front and centre. A dark red + ('create a new section') and a dark grey folder ('add a new template') are both available.

These pages are divided into sections, which are divided into columns, which are then divided into widgets.

You can choose from a variety of widgets, elements, and settings in Elementor, and you can use a pre-designed page or start from scratch. The interface's drag-and-drop feature allows you to select what you want from the left column and then move it to any section of your web page.

Custom Fields

Okay, we realise this is pure nerd territory, but it must be covered.

Why?

Because Elementor makes it so simple to keep track of everything.

And if you're even vaguely interested in e-commerce, you'll want to understand how dynamic data and custom fields work.

It's also a no-brainer if you're creating affiliate sites, as we'll see as we go over how to use custom fields and dynamic data in this page builder.

Elementor Review Conclusion

It's simple to see why Elementor is one of the most popular website-building tools available. Elementor is a useful tool for making your own professional website, thanks to its handy front-end page builder, live editor, and vast variety of pre-designed themes. 

Instead of blindly working your way through WordPress and hoping for the best, the front-end builder approach allows you to see the changes you're making to your website as you edit, making even the free option an excellent companion for anyone trying to build a site.