Elementor

Elementor is a visual page builder for WordPress. It allows you to create custom pages with a drag-and-drop system, without coding. You see what you're building directly on the screen, which makes creation much more intuitive.

Gutenberg is built into WordPress by default and works with a block system. Elementor is a standalone plugin that is more visually comprehensive. It offers more layout options, more widgets, and more precise design control, making it very popular with web designers.

Over time, Elementor is becoming more and more similar to Webflow (a competing CMS to WordPress) in its logic. This suggests that in the future, this page builder will be more suited to WordPress developers than beginners.

With Elementor, you have the freedom to build exactly what you have in mind. It's a powerful tool, especially if you want a professional design, animations, or pages that stand out from the crowd.

No need to know how to code, everything is done visually. However, as I said, the tool is increasingly designed for WordPress developers and web designers to use for their clients. So even if you don't need to know how to code, it's better to know the basics of CSS or get help from a pro (you'll find some above).

You can create almost anything you want with Elementor: showcase websites, blogs, online stores, sales pages, portfolios, landing pages, company websites, and more. Just choose the right template or start from scratch according to your needs.

Most recent themes are compatible with Elementor, but for an optimal experience, it's best to use a theme designed for it, such as Hello Elementor, which is lightweight and fully optimized to work with the plugin.

Elementor works very well with WooCommerce. You can customize your product pages, store page, shopping cart, and checkout funnel with a custom design without touching the code.

The Pro version of Elementor is available from around $60 per year for one site. The price increases if you want to use it on multiple sites, with plans tailored to agencies or freelancers.

If you don't want an annual subscription, you can find lifetime licenses on BeFreelancr. These are often agencies or freelancers who have 300 or 1,000 licenses and don't need that many.

Is there a free version of Elementor, and what does it offer?

Yes, you can use Elementor for free. The free version gives you access to the essentials: drag-and-drop page creation, a few basic widgets, and plenty of flexibility to build a simple, clean website.

As I mentioned, on BeFreelancr you can purchase an Elementor license for just a few dollars. This gives you access to all the features of Elementor Pro.

What are the additional features of Elementor Pro?

Elementor Pro unlocks advanced features: more widgets, custom header and footer creation, forms, sliders, advanced WooCommerce integration, dynamic effects, and, most importantly, the complete theme builder.

That's one of its biggest advantages. With Elementor, you can create a professional, beautiful, and functional website without writing a single line of code. Everything is done visually, using drag and drop.

You can easily find an Elementor expert on BeFreelancr. Above, you will see the services offered by our freelance developers who specialize in WordPress and the Elementor page builder.

A freelance Elementor specialist can create a complete website, customize a theme, redesign your pages, optimize the mobile version, integrate forms, fix bugs, or even improve your website's loading speed.

Yes, this is one ofElementor's main strengths. You can create impactful homepages, conversion-optimized sales pages, or highly effective landing pages, all without coding.

With the Pro version, you have access to Theme Builder, which allows you to design your own headers, footers, page templates, and even custom post templates in just a few clicks.

Each section can be adapted to different screens. You can manage the display on computers, tablets, and mobile devices, adjust sizes and spacing, and even hide certain elements depending on the device.

Elementor offers built-in animations, such as fades, slides, and zooms, as well as scrolling effects such as parallax, motion effects, and dynamic transitions to enrich the user experience.

Yes, everything works with drag and drop. You take a widget from the left, place it where you want it, and instantly see the result. That's what makes the tool so enjoyable to use.

You can save any section or page as a template, then reuse it elsewhere on your site, or even export it to use on another WordPress site with Elementor.

Yes, Elementor includes an extensive library of templates, with home pages, sales pages, sections, blocks, and even complete site kits. This is handy for saving time or finding inspiration.

You can integrate a wide variety of elements: forms, videos, Google Maps, icons, price tables, counters, galleries, testimonials, and more. The Pro version adds even more.

Elementor generates clean code and works very well with major SEO plugins such as Yoast or Rank Math. As long as your content is well structured, you won't be penalized in terms of SEO.

Does the Elementor plugin slow down WordPress sites?

Like any visual builder, Elementor adds a little weight to pages, but if you use a good theme, quality hosting, and a cache plugin, performance remains very good. Just avoid stacking too many unnecessary effects or widgets.

I recommend hiring a WordPress developer to create or optimize your Elementor site. With a lightweight theme and good optimization, your site will be fast, which is a good start for technical SEO.

Some well-known alternatives include Divi, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Oxygen, and the native Gutenberg editor. Each tool has its own logic, advantages, and limitations, but all allow you to create custom pages without coding.