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Building Page Layouts
This guide explains how to design a custom Header, Footer, and Home Page using QuickBuildWP Elementor Layout Toolkit.
1. How to Design a Header and Footer for Your Theme
Step 1: Create Header and Footer Sections
- Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
- Navigate to Templates > Saved Templates.
- Click Add New Template.
- Choose Section as the template type.
- Name the section as per your preference:
- For Header:
Header
- For Footer:
Footer
- For Header:
- Click Create Template.
Step 2: Assign Child Categories
- Assign the Header template to the Header Child Category of your theme.
- Assign the Footer template to the Footer Child Category of your theme.
Step 3: Design Using Elementor
- Open the created sections using Edit with Elementor.
- Use QuickBuildWP Layout Toolkit:
- Browse Navbar Templates for the header.
- Browse Footer Templates for the footer.
- Customize the templates by adding your logo, navigation menu, social icons, and contact details.
Step 4: Use the Reset Button
- If needed, click the Reset Button in the Layout Toolkit to restore default settings.
Step 5: Save and Publish
- Once the design is complete, Save the sections.
- Assign this theme to your setup via QuickBuildWP->Setup section.
- Browse your website to see your header and footer live.
2. How to Design the Home Page
Step 1: Create the Home Page
- Navigate to Templates > Saved Templates.
- Click Add New Template.
- Select Page as the template type.
- Name the page Home (or as desired).
- Assign the page to the Home Category of your Theme.
Step 2: Design with Elementor
- Edit with Elementor.
- Use the QuickBuildWP Elementor Layout Toolkit:
- Browse through Predefined Blocks like Hero Sections, Services, Testimonials, and Contact Forms.
- Insert and Customize Blocks as needed.
Step 3: Customize Content and Design
- Add content elements like Headings, Images, Videos, and Buttons.
- Adjust Typography, Colors, Backgrounds, and Spacing.
Step 4: Publish
- Click Publish.
- Visit the Home Page to see it live.