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Creating a Template with WP Site Builder

Emily Hall
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A template is a reusable base that WP Site Builder uses to build websites. They adapt to any theme’s style, serving as the foundation for a page’s design. 

WP Site Builder comes equipped with a variety of different templates, but you can also build your own. 

Step 1: Accessing the Templates Interface

  1. Log in to your WP Site Builder interface. See Logging in to Your WP Site Builder Site
  2. In the left sidebar, hover over the Appearance tab
  3. In the drop-down, click Editor
  4. In the left sidebar, click the Templates tab

This opens the template interface. See Templates for more information about this page. 

Step 2: Creating a New Template

  1. In the template interface, click the + button
  2. Select what the new template should apply to. 

    If you select Custom Template, you will need to enter a template name. 
  3. Select a pattern as a base for your template. You can also click the Skip link to skip this step and start from scratch. 
  4. Use the block builder to edit your template. 

    For help using the block editor, see: 
  5. When finished, click the Save button in the right sidebar

    Note: If you are editing templates for a specific location, saving changes may automatically apply the template to those areas on the site. Uncheck the boxes under the Templates heading to prevent your changes from being automatically applied. 
     
  6. Click the Save button again

This will create the new template. 

 

Viewing Existing Templates

  1. In the left sidebar, hover over the Appearance tab
  2. In the drop-down, click Editor
  3. In the left sidebar, click the Templates tab
  4. Click the Manage all templates button

This will take you to the Manage Templates page, where you can view all of your templates. For an in-depth explanation of this page, see Customizing the Appearance of Your WP Site Builder Site. 

 

Creating Template Parts

A template part is a pre-designed building block you can use to build your own templates. It is similar to a pattern and can be used as a building block for a pattern. However, template parts cannot be used in pages or posts. 

WP Site Builder comes equipped with a variety of different patterns, but you can also build your own. 

Step 1: Accessing the Template Parts Interface

  1. Log in to your WP Site Builder interface. See Logging in to Your WP Site Builder Site
  2. In the left sidebar, hover over the Appearance tab
  3. In the drop-down, click Editor
  4. In the left sidebar, click the Patterns tab
  5. Click the Manage all template parts button 

This opens the Template Parts interface. For an in-depth explanation of this page, see Customizing the Appearance of Your WP Site Builder Site. 

Step 2: Creating a New Template Part

  1. In the Template Parts interface, click the Add New Template Part button 

  2. Fill in the template part information: 

    Name This is the name of your new template part.
    Area

    Select an area that the template part is built for: 

    • General: Often performs specific roles and is not tied to a specific area.
    • Header: Typically is the area at the top of the site that holds the navigation, title, and logo.
    • Footer: Typically is the area at the bottom of the site that holds the site credits, social links, etc.
  1. Click the Create button
  2. Use the block builder to build your pattern. For help using the block editor, see: 
  3. When finished, click the Save button in the right sidebar

    Note: If you are editing template parts for a specific location, saving changes may automatically apply the template part to those areas on the site. Uncheck the boxes under the Templates heading to prevent your changes from being automatically applied. 
     
  4. Click the Save button again

This will create a new template part. 

 



 

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