Creating a blog post may sound difficult at first, but with Elementor, it becomes as easy as building with digital LEGO blocks. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to design an awesome-looking blog post page using Elementor — even if you’re just starting out.
🌟 What is Elementor?
Elementor is a drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress. Think of it like a magic tool that lets you create beautiful pages without writing any code. You just pick elements like text, images, buttons, and place them wherever you want. It’s super easy and fun!
🎯 What You’ll Need Before You Start
Before you jump into designing your blog post, make sure you have these things ready:
- ✅ A WordPress website
- ✅ Elementor installed and activated (free or pro)
- ✅ A blog post written (or dummy text for practice)
- ✅ A basic understanding of WordPress posts
🧩 Step 1: Create or Open a Blog Post
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Click on Posts > Add New to create a new blog post. Or click on an existing post to edit.
- Give your post a title (like: How to Bake a Cake).
- You can write a short intro if you want, but don’t worry about layout yet — we’ll design that in Elementor.
- Click “Edit with Elementor” (usually found at the top).
Once you’re inside the Elementor editor, you’re ready to start designing!
🖼️ Step 2: Set Up the Structure
Every blog post needs a clear structure. Think of it like a sandwich — it has a top (header), a middle (content), and a bottom (footer).
Here’s how to set that up in Elementor:
➤ Add a New Section
- Click the “+” button to add a new section.
- Choose the one-column layout (for simple blog content).
➤ Add Inner Sections (Optional)
Sometimes you may want your post to have two columns (for example, one for text and one for an image). You can click the inner section widget and place it inside the main section to divide content.
✍️ Step 3: Add the Post Title
- Drag the Heading widget into the top of your section.
- Type in your blog post title.
- Use the Style tab to change:
- Font size
- Font family (e.g., Poppins or Roboto)
- Color
- Alignment (usually center or left)
🎨 Tip: Make sure your heading is an H1 tag (this helps with SEO and lets search engines know the title).
🖋️ Step 4: Add the Post Content
- Drag the Text Editor widget under the heading.
- Copy and paste your blog text here.
- Use the toolbar to bold, italicize, add links, or bullet points.
- Use separate text editor widgets for different paragraphs if you want more styling control.
📌 Tip: To make it easier to read, keep paragraphs short and add space between sections.
🖼️ Step 5: Add Images to Your Blog Post
Images make your blog post visually appealing and help break up long text.
Here’s how to add them:
- Drag the Image widget into the spot you want.
- Click on the image area to upload a new image or choose from your media library.
- You can resize the image or align it to the left, center, or right.
🎯 Pro Tip: Use relevant, high-quality images. For example, if your blog is about food, add a delicious photo of the recipe.
📦 Step 6: Add Cool Elements (Optional but Fun)
Elementor gives you a lot of widgets that make your blog post stand out:
- Divider – Use to create space or break between sections.
- Video – Embed YouTube or Vimeo videos.
- Icon List – Great for key takeaways or quick lists.
- Call to Action – Ask people to comment, subscribe, or contact.
- Social Share Buttons – Help people share your post on Facebook, X (Twitter), etc.
🧠 Step 7: Use Global Fonts and Colors (for Consistency)
You want all your blog posts to look the same style-wise, right? Elementor lets you set global fonts and colors so every new post follows the same design.
- Click the hamburger menu (top left corner).
- Go to Site Settings.
- Choose Typography and set:
- Base font (e.g., 16px Roboto)
- Heading fonts
- Button fonts (if any)
Do the same for Colors to pick a matching color palette.
🎨 Example:
- Primary Color: #2C7A7B (Greenish)
- Secondary Color: #EDF6F9 (Light background)
- Text Color: #333333
📱 Step 8: Make It Mobile-Friendly
Most people read blogs on their phones, so it’s important to check how your post looks on smaller screens.
- At the bottom of Elementor, click the responsive mode (desktop/tablet/mobile icon).
- Adjust padding, font size, and spacing for each device.
- Resize images if they appear too large or small.
✅ Always test on mobile view before publishing.
📤 Step 9: Publish Your Blog Post
Once you’re happy with your design:
- Click the green Publish button at the bottom.
- Or choose Save as Draft if you’re not ready yet.
- You can preview your blog post to see how it looks live.
🌍 Bonus: Add Author Box and Comments (Optional)
If your theme supports it, you can show:
- Author bio box (adds a personal touch).
- Comment section (lets readers engage).
You can also design a custom blog post template using Elementor Pro’s Theme Builder — but that’s a more advanced topic.
🧩 Summary – You’ve Designed a Blog Post with Elementor!
Here’s what we covered:
✅ Create or open a post
✅ Use Elementor to build your layout
✅ Add headings, text, images, and widgets
✅ Customize fonts, colors, and spacing
✅ Make sure it works on mobile
✅ Hit publish and share your post!
💡 Final Tip
The more you play with Elementor, the better you get. Don’t be afraid to experiment. Make it your design. Think of it like crafting a digital storybook page by page.
If you found this helpful, don’t forget to save it for later or share it with your web designer friends! 🎨🧠
Would you like a downloadable template or a video walkthrough of this tutorial? Just ask — I’d be happy to help!
