Page Builders Flashcards
Q: What is a page builder in WordPress?
A: A page builder is a tool that allows users to create and customize website pages visually, often using drag-and-drop functionality, without needing to write code.
Q: Name three popular WordPress page builders.
A: Elementor, WPBakery Page Builder, and Beaver Builder.
Q: How do page builders differ from the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg)?
A: Page builders provide more advanced customization options, pre-designed templates, and user-friendly interfaces compared to Gutenberg, which focuses on a modular block-based editing system.
Q: Can page builders work with any WordPress theme?
A: Most page builders work with any theme, but some offer optimized compatibility with specific themes.
Q: What is drag-and-drop functionality in page builders?
A: It allows users to select, move, and place design elements directly on the page by dragging them to the desired location.
Q: What are widgets in page builders?
A: Widgets are pre-designed elements like buttons, sliders, forms, and image galleries that can be added to a page.
Q: How do page builders handle responsive design?
A: They allow users to preview and customize layouts for different screen sizes, like desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Q: What is a global element in a page builder?
A: A global element is a reusable component (e.g., a header or footer) that can be edited once and updated across all pages where it is used.
Q: How can you style text in most page builders?
A: By changing font type, size, color, alignment, and spacing directly within the builder interface.
Q: What are pre-designed templates in page builders?
A: Ready-to-use page layouts that can be imported and customized to create professional-looking pages quickly.
Q: What is the purpose of custom CSS in page builders?
A: To apply advanced styling and effects that are not available through the builder’s default options.
Q: How do page builders manage columns and rows?
A: They allow users to divide pages into sections (rows) and further divide rows into columns to organize content.
Q: How can page builders impact site performance?
A: Poorly optimized page builders can add extra CSS, JavaScript, and other resources, increasing page load times.
Q: What strategies can you use to optimize a page builder site?
A: Use caching plugins, optimize images, minimize CSS/JS files, and choose a lightweight theme.
Q: Why is it important to check a page builder’s code output?
A: Clean and efficient code ensures faster load times and better SEO performance.