Thank you to WordPress and Elementor, it is now easier than ever to make a modern, dynamic, and fully functional news website. Whether you’re a new writer, a well-known news organization, or a niche blogger, this detailed guide will show you how to make a news website that looks and works like the real thing.
This detailed guide, based on the YouTube video guide, will use Elementor, WordPress, and custom design techniques to help you create a news site that gets lots of visitors, keeps people interested, and grows easily.
🎥 Watch the Whole Video: Build Your Dream News Site with WordPress & Elementor
Why Should You Use WordPress and Elementor for Your News Site?
Pros of WordPress:
- Customizable and open source
- Thousands of themes that are good for news
- Adaptable from a small blog to a big magazine
- SEO-friendly right out of the box
- Huge world of plugins
Advantages of Elementor:
- Drag and drop maker (no need to know how to code)
- Your own custom themes and widgets
- Visual editing in real time
- A lot of theme customization
- Design tools that are responsive
They work perfectly together to make a professional news website that you can control and build with little work.
Set up a domain name and hosting
Pick a domain name that is easy to remember and fits your brand or area. For hosting, choose a company that you can trust and that specialises in making WordPress work better. Things to look for are:
- Installing WordPress with just one click
- Quick responding time from servers
- 24-hour help
- No cost SSL certificate
- Every day backups
Tip: SiteGround, Bluehost, or Hostinger are good hosts to use.
Setting up WordPress
Most modern hosting companies let you setup WordPress with just one click. How to do it:
- Sign in to your web host account.
- Get to the control panel (cPanel, for example).
- Press “Install WordPress.”
- Pick out your name, make an account as an administrator, and then start the installation.
- Your WordPress CMS will be up and running in a matter of minutes.
How to Pick the Right Theme
A good news website should have a layout that is clean, easy to read, and full of information. Ideas for themes:
- Astra (lightweight and fast)
- Neve (Elementor compatible)
- Newsup or Newspaper X (news-specific)
- Install your theme from Appearance > Themes > Add New and activate it.
Installing Elementor and other important plugins in place
Elementor installation:
- Click on Plugins and then Add New.
- Find the word “Elementor”
- Install and activate
Important plugins:
- For more advanced tools, use Elementor Pro.
- RankMath or Yoast SEO
- Contact forms made with WPForms
- WP Rocket (caching)
- The Google Site Kit has ads and statistics.
Setting up your news website
Plan your information architecture before you start designing:
- Categories: World, Politics, Tech, Sports, Health, etc.
- Tags: For cross-linking topics
- Menus: Top navigation bar with dropdowns
- Widgets: Trending posts, newsletter signup, ads
Create necessary categories under Posts > Categories.
Making the main pages (Home, About, Contact, etc.)
Use Elementor to make these important pages:
The home page:
- Hero section with latest stories
- Category blocks (e.g., Tech, Sports)
- Featured post carousel
- Subscription form
About Page:
- Editorial mission
- Team bios
- Contact info
Contact Page:
- Contact form (WPForms)
- Google Maps embed
- Email & phone details
Step-by-Step Guide to Designing with Elementor
Elementor lets you make a new page:
- Pages > Add New > Give it a name (like “Home”).
- “Edit with Elementor” should be clicked.
- You can use blocks that are already made or start from scratch.
How to Use Key Widgets:
- Posts
- Image Carousel
- Heading
- Text Editor
- Button
- Divider
Expert Advice:
- “Navigator” makes it easier to change the layout.
- Make reusable templates (like a story layout)
- Apply the same “Global Fonts” and “Global Colors” across all pages.
Setting up posts and categories for news
Posts > Add New is where you can add your first post.
- Interesting main image
- Using the right group tags
- Interesting news
- Images and videos that are embedded
- Identifying the author
- Think about making a posting plan to be consistent.
Making changes to speed and SEO
Tips for Speed:
- Use ShortPixel or TinyPNG to make pictures better.
- Use a tool that caches your site, like WP Rocket.
- Minimize JS and CSS
SEO Must-Haves:
- For meta tags, use Yoast SEO or RankMath.
- Send Google Search Console your XML file.
- Add ALT tags to pictures
Adding analytics and making money
Ideas for making money:
- AdSense on Google
- Marketing through affiliates (Amazon, etc.)
- Content with ads
Analytics:
- Install Site Kit by Google
- Track clicks, views, bounce rates, etc.
Mobile-Friendly Design and Browser Compatibility
The flexible mode in Elementor lets you test on a range of screen sizes:
- For mobile, change the letter sizes, margins, and padding.
- Check on Safari, Firefox, and Chrome
Make sure that all browsers and devices can see and use your page.
Launch & Ongoing Maintenance
Before the launch:
- Check every link.
- Check everything for errors.
- Turn on backups
- Use tools like Wordfence to keep your site safe.
After launch:
- Regularly publish
- Use comments to interact with your readers.
- Use social media to promote
Spread it around on your blog, in your emails, and on social media. You can put the movie on your “About” page or a separate “Tutorial” page.
Don’t forget to watch the whole lesson on YouTube: Build a News Website with WordPress & Elementor
With the power of WordPress and Elementor working together, you can easily build your dream news website, even if you’re not very tech-savvy. Follow this guide and the YouTube video lesson, and don’t be afraid to contact Preet Web Vision if you need help.
📧 Email: hello@preetwebvision.com
📞 Phone: +63-9633112000
🌐 Website: https://preetwebvision.com/
Be consistent, put out good content, and feel good about growing your internet footprint.
Are you ready to build your site? Get going right away with WordPress and Elementor.
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