The Site Builder in BlogNews for Elementor provides a complete solution for designing global site parts with Elementor.
It replaces traditional theme files and allows building essential templates such as Header, Footer, Front Page, Single Post, Post Archive, Search Page, 404 Page, and more.
This gives full flexibility to manage the entire website layout directly from the Elementor editor without touching code.
Step-by-Step Location Path:
- Login to the WordPress dashboard.
- In the left-hand Admin Sidebar, find the BlogNews menu item.
- Under the BlogNews menu, click on Site Builder.
- This will open the Site Builder Dashboard, where all templates (Header, Footer, Single Post, Archive, etc.) are listed and managed.
Template Types
The Site Builder supports the following templates:
- Header – Custom navigation and branding section.
- Footer – Custom bottom area with widgets, menus, or copyright.
- Front Page – A fully designed homepage layout.
- Single Post – A template for individual blog posts.
- Post Archive – Layout for categories, tags, and archive pages.
- Search Page – Custom results page for site search.
- 404 Page – A unique error page when a visitor lands on a missing page.
- All Templates – Manage every template from one place.
Templates Management
Inside the Site Builder, all created templates are listed in a structured layout.
Each template row includes:
- Template Title (Left side) – The name of the template created (e.g., Main Header, Blog Footer).
- **Actions (Right side):
- Publish Status – Shows whether the template is Publish or still in Draft.
- Edit – Opens the template settings for modification.
- Edit with Elementor – Launches Elementor editor to customize the template visually.
- Delete – Permanently removes the template from the list.
Pro Tip
Use the Draft status to design and test templates before making them live.
Creating different templates for single posts, archives, and search pages ensures a consistent and professional site-wide design.
