{"id":15161,"date":"2020-10-11T20:15:26","date_gmt":"2020-10-11T20:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/?p=15161"},"modified":"2022-09-16T22:23:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T22:23:32","slug":"elementor-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/elementor-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Elementor WordPress Page Builder Review : Free vs. Pro Version"},"content":{"rendered":"
Over a third of all websites<\/a> use WordPress, so it\u2019s worth considering for your next website. But WordPress does require a bit of technical knowledge. Luckily, Elementor is a page builder that doesn\u2019t require coding skills.<\/p>\n Should you use Elementor for your WordPress website? Is it worth downloading the plugin? Keep reading to learn more about the free and paid versions of Elementor:<\/p>\n Here\u2019s an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of both the free and paid version of Elementor:<\/p>\n Elementor is one of the most popular page builders for WordPress websites. Over 5 million people use Elementor to build part or all of their websites. You can control all elements of your web design from one place with the page builder.<\/p>\n Sites with Elementor run quickly, so you don\u2019t have to worry about it bogging down your website. You also don\u2019t need to worry about coding or dealing with the backend. All of the design is visual, and you can drag and drop elements where you want them.<\/p>\n Elementor has a free plan you can use to test it out. If you want more features, you can upgrade to Elementor Pro, and there are different tiers based on the number of websites you have.<\/p>\n Before moving forward, let\u2019s look at what Elementor is:<\/p>\n Elementor is a page builder that functions as a drag and drop editor to use on your WordPress site. By default, you have to edit WordPress sites through their \u201cbackend\u201d using text boxes and some coding.<\/p>\n Page builders<\/a> like Elementor give your site the ability of other platforms, like SquareSpace. Instead of using code and text, you can design a website with just the visuals. Elementor is a WordPress plugin, but other page builders come as full themes you can download and install.<\/p>\n Elementor is an excellent option for anyone who needs to build a website with WordPress. You can use it to edit your personal site, or you can use it with web design clients. Here are a few uses for Elementor:<\/p>\n Do you want to start a blog or website without the limitations of other web design platforms? Elementor makes it easy to create a WordPress site. You can access popular plugins and features, but you don\u2019t have to learn to use the WordPress editor. Just choose a web host that fits your budget and set up your site.<\/p>\n If you want to become a web designer, you need to get some experience and build a portfolio. The Elementor Pro Plus plan lets you build three sites with one license. You can use Elementor to experiment with different sites, so you can show off your skills.<\/p>\n Once you have more sites to run, you can upgrade to the Expert plan for use with up to 1,000 sites.<\/p>\n No matter which Pro plan you choose, you can use the WooCommerce builder on Elementor. You can create an online store that looks beautiful and is easy to edit and navigate.<\/p>\n While the WooCommerce builder isn\u2019t available with Elementor Free, it\u2019s worth the upgrade if you want to build an online business.<\/p>\n When choosing a website builder and page builder, you want it to be reliable and fast. Luckily, Elementor checks those boxes. If your page builder or website crashes, you won\u2019t be able to access your content, and visitors will leave your site.<\/p>\n Elementor is fast both when you\u2019re building pages and when loading your site. As you design your website, you can quickly drag and drop elements to fit your design idea. You can also edit your pages easily if you need to.<\/p>\n Elementor is open-source, which means anyone can edit the source code. Many developers can work on it to improve the builder. You can take advantage of these by updating your Elementor plugin whenever there\u2019s a new version.<\/p>\n Updating will also make sure your website runs fast and secure. However, using Elementor won\u2019t guarantee your site will run smoothly. You need to choose the right website host with reliable uptime so that your site won\u2019t go down every day.<\/p>\n Look for hosts with higher than average uptimes, and try one that\u2019s close to 99 percent. If your site has a low uptime, it won\u2019t matter how well Elementor runs.<\/p>\n You can consider WordPress-recommended hosts because WordPress trusts those companies. Other hosts can work well, too, so compare a few hosts within your budget. Then, you can find the right host for you.<\/p>\n Check out these tools and features<\/a> you get when you use Elementor:<\/p>\n Elementor is a page builder, and you can use it to build different parts of your website. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n You can use the Elementor Editor on existing or new pages on your WordPress site. If you click to edit a page, you can click on the Elementor icon to enter the drag and drop editor. Then, you can add text boxes, media files, widgets and more.<\/p>\n The editor makes it easy to create a page from scratch, or you can copy and paste existing content. You can use files already in your media library, or you can upload new files.<\/p>\n Elementor\u2019s editor is available on both Elementor Free and Elementor Pro. You can use it on any WordPress site, and all you need is the Elementor plugin.<\/p>\n If you want to design your entire site with Elementor, you can use the theme builder. WordPress sites run on themes, and you can use a premade theme from WordPress or a third-party designer. However, Elementor\u2019s Theme Builder lets you create a unique theme.<\/p>\n You can access each part of your website and make changes within the editor. You won\u2019t have to worry about messing with code or choosing the right website theme from what\u2019s available. If you have a visual design in mind, you can bring it to life.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the theme builder isn\u2019t available with Elementor Free. However, you can use it with any of the Elementor Pro plans. Then, you can customize your entire site in one place.<\/p>\n Adding popups in the right places and at the right time can help you grow your site. You can add a popup banner to the top of your site to promote your latest product or service. People can sign up with their email address, and you can contact them.<\/p>\n Popups also work over the body of a webpage, and you can choose when they show up. You can use a couple of popups, but don\u2019t overdo it, or you might drive people away.<\/p>\n WooCommerce is one of the most popular online store plugins for WordPress. Luckily, you can use Elementor Pro to design pages for your store. Elementor Pro offers all of the widgets you need for your store, including product images and add to cart buttons.<\/p>\n Like other Elementor features, you can design the visual part of your store without having to code or edit the backend.<\/p>\n Because Elementor is a WordPress plugin, you know it will work on your WordPress site. It works seamlessly with WordPress, so you can create the website of your dreams.<\/p>\n Once you set up your WordPress site, you can go to the Plugins page, click Add New and search for Elementor. Then, you can install the plugin and head to edit a page on your site. Click the Elementor box near the top of the page editor, and you can open the visual editor.<\/p>\n You can use third-party add-ons<\/a> to further customize your Elementor site. Popular add-ons include Prime Slider, which provides you with slider widgets to use on your site, and Rank Math, which can help you with search engine optimization (SEO).<\/p>\n You can view the available add-ons and choose the ones you want. Then, you can use them to add more capabilities to your website.<\/p>\n If you choose Elementor Pro, you can use the Full Site Editor to change everything about your site at once. You can change the body content like with the regular editor. But you can also edit your site\u2019s header and footer.<\/p>\n That can help you save time when making changes to your website.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever experimented with website design, you\u2019ve probably done something you didn\u2019t like. But you may also have not known how to fix it. Both Elementor Pro and Elementor Free let you access your revision history to find the version you want to go back to without manually editing everything.<\/p>\n Another issue that\u2019s bound to happen if you work on websites a lot is to lose your work. If you spend a long time editing a webpage, you want to save those changes. Elementor will automatically save your changes, so you can access them even if your computer crashes.<\/p>\n And because of the revision history feature, you can get right back to work once you get your computer up and running.<\/p>\n After you publish your website, you may decide to make changes. Perhaps you want to edit your bio or change your homepage. If you can\u2019t edit and publish the changes at once, you can save the new version as a draft. Then, you can finish it and publish the new page later.<\/p>\n As you build your website, you may design an element that you really like. Instead of recreating it, you can copy and paste the element to another part of the page or to a different page.<\/p>\n The copy style feature is similar, and it lets you duplicate a section or column. Then, you don\u2019t have to redesign it for each page of your website.<\/p>\n If you want to test out the Elementor Pro features, you don\u2019t need to start with the highest tier. You can start small and upgrade later if you want to use it on multiple websites.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s an overview of the different plans<\/a> from Elementor and their prices:<\/p>\n As you might expect, Elementor Free doesn\u2019t cost anything. You can use it on any number of websites without upgrading. However, you don\u2019t have access to some of the more advanced features on Elementor Pro.<\/p>\n You can only work with a few widgets and themes, and you can only use it to build standard pages. The free version won\u2019t let you create eCommerce pages, popups or themes.<\/p>\n Elementor Free does give you access to responsive editing, so you don\u2019t have to mess with code. You can find Elementor in the Plugin library and install it to use it right away.<\/p>\n If you want more features with a page builder, you may want to upgrade to Elementor Personal. It\u2019s one of the Pro plans, so you will have to pay about $50 per year. For that price, you get access to all of the Pro features, including updates, support, template kits and more.<\/p>\n You can use the Personal license on one website, so it\u2019s great if you don\u2019t want to hire a designer for your site. If you don\u2019t have web design clients, you don\u2019t need more than a single license.<\/p>\n Elementor Personal is also a great option if you want to test out the Pro features. You can\u2019t get a demo of Elementor Pro, so you can use this as a paid demo of sorts. If you don\u2019t like or need the advanced features, you can downgrade to Elementor Free at the end of the year.<\/p>\n Some people may need to use Elementor on a few websites. If you have a couple of websites for personal and business use, you may want to consider the Plus plan. You can use it on up to three websites, so you can test it out with a few designs.<\/p>\n This plan has all of the same features as the Personal plan, but it\u2019s double the price at $100 per year. However, if you have a personal blog and a separate online store, the extra cost is worth it.<\/p>\n You can also take advantage of this plan if you just started a web design business. That way, you can use Elementor for a few clients, and you can upgrade later when your business grows.<\/p>\n Do you have a thriving web design business and want to use Elementor? You should get Elementor\u2019s Expert plan, which is for up to 1,000 websites. Like the other paid plans, it has advanced page design features and widgets.<\/p>\n You can experiment with different designs to build your web design portfolio, or you can use it with real client websites. This plan costs about $200 per year, but you have a lot of flexibility with it.<\/p>\n You probably don\u2019t need this plan if you aren\u2019t a web designer. But if you do design websites often, you can stick with the same page builder to work more efficiently.<\/p>\n If you use Elementor free, you can stop using it at any time. You can go into a page that you created with Elementor and click \u201cBack to WordPress Editor.\u201d Once you move all pages back to the standard editor, you can uninstall and delete the Elementor plugin.<\/p>\n If you go with Elementor Pro, cancellation requires a few extra steps. For one, Elementor sets up your account to renew automatically<\/a> each year. You will need to go into your Elementor account and click \u201cCancel Auto Renewal.\u201d<\/p>\n That way, you won\u2019t have to pay for another year of Elementor that you won\u2019t use. However, you will only get your money back if you cancel within 30 days of signing up. If you cancel after that, you need to contact Elementor support about a refund.<\/p>\n If you need a basic page builder, you can\u2019t go wrong with the Free version of Elementor. However, some people may need more features. Professional web designers will benefit the most from Elementor Expert, but individuals should use the Personal plan.<\/p>\nWhat are the Pros and Cons of Elementor?<\/h2>\n
Pros of the Free Version<\/h3>\n
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Cons of the Free Version<\/h3>\n
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Pros of the Paid Version<\/h3>\n
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Cons of the Paid Version<\/h3>\n
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Overview<\/h2>\n
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What is a Page Builder?<\/h2>\n
Who is Elementor Best For?<\/h2>\n
Personal<\/h3>\n
Business<\/h3>\n
Ecommerce Sites<\/h3>\n
Reliability and Performance<\/h2>\n
Tools and Features<\/h2>\n
Types of Page Builders<\/h3>\n
Editor<\/h4>\n
Theme Builder<\/h4>\n
Popup Builder<\/h4>\n
WooCommerce Builder<\/h4>\n
WordPress Integration<\/h3>\n
Add-ons<\/h3>\n
Full Site Editor<\/h3>\n
Revision History<\/h3>\n
Auto Save<\/h3>\n
Draft Mode<\/h3>\n
Copy Paste and Copy Style<\/h3>\n
Pricing Summary<\/h2>\n
Free<\/h3>\n
Personal<\/h3>\n
Plus<\/h3>\n
Expert<\/h3>\n
Cancellation<\/h3>\n
Which Plan is the Best Value?<\/h3>\n
Security<\/h2>\n