Currently, WordPress powers 64 million websites on the Internet. The CMS is hugely popular, but to get the most out of it Website owners need to customize the layout & functionality of their Websites. So, apart from engaging the services of a developer to get things done, what other routes are there for people who’d prefer to do it themselves? The answer – install one of the many plugins developed that facilitate drop & drag Website building.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the features of 5 popular builders for WordPress – they all offer drag & drop page creation & create Web pages that are responsive on various devices.
Non-techies will revel in this plugin’s easy to use drag & drop interface. Users can create custom layouts using the builder’s intuitive column & row page developing technique; each row can be sized according to a user’s specification. The plugin offers a set of prebuilt layouts, which can instantly transform a Website into a professional looking domain. Additionally, Page Builder has a number of widgets that include the most sought after elements, such as sliders, accordions & contact forms to name a few. Editing any element is done in real-time, & users can immediately see what they’ve altered.
Siteorigin’s Page Builder is free, users only need to pay for additional premium Content & developer support, which starts at $29/year on a subscription basis.
Built on the React framework, which is currently the Web’s most popular coding platform, Brizy allows users to grab & drag columns & elements to their desired position. With over 500 pre-designed blocks the plugin allows users to create Websites in a snap. They also offer over 4000 icons for stylish website development. The plugin’s editor is memory-efficient in that it tracks all changes made during editing, allowing users to redo or undo alterations as they go. This is a visual builder, which means that users can view changes live as they build out their Sites.
Brizy also offers social media integration & integration with popular email services such as Mail Chimp.
Their free plan has 20 elements included, while the Pro versions, which starts at $49/year for 1 Website, includes pre-designed layouts & an extra 22 elements.
BoldGrid’s Post & Page Builder
This drag & drop page builder offers a rich set of features such as the ability to change backgrounds for columns, rows & sections, add sliders & Google fonts. Elements that include buttons, dividers, & icons can all be added from one intuitive interface. Built on the ever popular Bootstrap framework users can take advantage of grids for Google Maps, parallax effects, animation & image shapes. Many options are available on their free plan, while their paid option costs $2.50/month for premium content & dedicated support.
A free Page builder for WordPress with drag & drop header/footer editing, responsive settings, & animations. It’s also compatible with WordPress’s Gutenberg block editor. Users can enjoy all features of this plugin free of charge except for WooCommerce support & a few premium elements such as mega menus which costs $49 per annum for 1 Website.
A “live” visual editor that allows users to design features include box shadows, background overlays, hover effects, headline effects, animations, shape dividers, gradient backgrounds & more. Elementor offers over 200 WordPress templates that are fully designed themes categorized by industry, these templates can be customized to individualize them. Additionally, users can build their website by choosing from over 300 Blocks. Blocks are sections for elements such as testimonials, call to action & so forth.
The free version includes 40+ basic widgets & 30+ templates. Pro plans start at $49/year & include all features for 1 Website.
Any of this page builders is an excellent choice, potential users need to investigate each builder in depth to select the best option for their needs.
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