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WordPress.org is famous as a user-friendly CMS. Its editing interface is easy to work, and speeds up the process of creating website. However, in some ways the WordPress editor is almost too simplified, which has led many people to look for alternative solutions. That's why we think about page builders. Sometimes known as ‘site builders’ or ‘website editors’. Page Builder plugins provide you an editing interface that is more visual, friendly, and feature-rich. There are a lot of these plugins out there, Visual Composer is always most popular. 
 
Visual Composer Website Builder 
Of course, popularity isn’t everything. So let’s take a deep look at the features of Visual Composer plugin: 

  • Easy-to-use interface : Made with simplicity in mind. Visual Composer Website Builder offers an intuitive user interface with a low learning curve for beginners and handy features for professionals.
  • Drag and drop interface : Use simple drag and drop editor to move and manage your layout and elements across the page.
  • No coding skills required : You don't have to be a web developer or tech-savvy person to create a website. The website builder is made so you can become a web developer today.
  • Instant content update : Instantly see all the changes you make to your page and elements. Play around with colors, options, and parameters and see results instantly.
  • Undo/redo option : Revert back and forth at any time when working with your content with quick Undo/Redo.
  • Adaptable user interface : Configure interface and move navigation across your layout at any time. Set it left, top, right, bottom or detached.
  • Blank page wizard : Blank page wizard will help you to get started with your web design project.
  • Installation and activation : Install like any regular plugin and activate your copy to download additional content from the cloud.
  • Recent colors : Visual Composer remembers your color choices so you don't have to keep your brand book next to you all the time.
  • Copy and Paste : Improve your efficiency while working on the page design. Copy and paste existing content elements on your website.
  • Duplicate elements : Instantly duplicate any element, row or column with a single click.
  • Keyboard shortcuts : Access all major options of Visual Composer from your keyboard. Use native keyboard shortcuts to revert changes or open template library.
  • Mobile edit : Edit your content straight from your mobile devices with specifically tailored mobile UI/UX that fits in your pocket.
  • Frontend editor : A true 'What You See Is What You Get' experience with a live Frontend editor. Build or edit your website on the go and see the exact 'pixel-perfect' results.
  • Inline editor : A quick text adjustment via the inline editor. Edit your content on the go with a single click.
  • Tree view : A never-seen-before Tree view editor. Work with the website builder just like with Photoshop or Sketch layers.
  • Custom CSS : Combine the power of the website builder with your CSS skills. Visual Composer Website Builder helps you to add your custom CSS via the editor settings. Instantly add local or global CSS to your page or a whole website.
  • Custom JavaScript : Add your own custom JavaScript directly from Visual Composer Website. Select to add JavaScript locally or globally as header or footer scripts.
  • Recycle bin : Delete elements with a simple drag and drop, just like you are used to in your OS.
  • Header editor : Create header templates with unique design or download ready-to-use templates from the Visual Composer Hub.
  • Sidebar editor : Create your custom WordPress sidebar with any content or download ready-to-use templates from the Visual Composer Hub.
  • Footer editor : Build your own website footer with Footer editor or download ready-to-use templates from the Visual Composer Hub.
  • Global header and footer : Add custom headers and footers to your pages, posts, custom post types, WooCommerce pages, and default WordPress pages (ex. archive, 404, search results.)
  • Maintenance mode : Set your site in maintenance mode right from the Visual Composer Settings. No additional plugins required. Enable maintenance mode and specify the page template to use.
  • Archive page editor : Use Visual Composer to design custom archive pages for your blogs, news, portfolios, and more.
  • Content elements : Use out-of-the-box content elements to form your layouts from the well crafted tiny pieces. From simple text block or image and up to advanced hero section and animated buttons, Visual Composer Website Builder offers a comprehensive list of ready-to-use content elements.
  • WordPress shortcodes support : Use Shortcode Element to add any of your existing shortcodes to the list of the content elements. Use 3rd party shortcodes directly from the editor.
  • Default WordPress widgets : Add all default WordPress widgets to your canvas without leaving the editor.
  • Custom widget support : Add any custom widget installed on your WordPress without leaving the editor. Yes, Visual Composer recognizes all of your custom WordPress widgets.
  • Social media integration : Access a wide range of social media content elements (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
  • Element preview : See how your element will look before adding it to your website.
  • Google Fonts support : Access a full list of Google Fonts and use them to form appealing headlines and articles.
  • FontAwesome icons : Visual Composer Website Builder comes bundled with the most popular 'Font Awesome' icon library you can access with the icon element.
  • More icon libraries : Visual Composer Premium subscription grants you access to the various popular icon libraries to create a unique feature lists and more.
  • Replaceable elements : Replace elements, like buttons, icons, or even tabs with alternatives from the same element category. Ensure your brand design consistency across your new website.
  • Unique element ID : Add a unique ID to any element and use it in custom CSS, javascript or anchor links.
  • Extra class name : Extend any element or set of elements with your own Custom CSS. Add extra class name to any element and refer to it from local or global CSS styles.
  • Header elements : Add logo or multiple menus anywhere on the site to create completely custom layouts.
  • Instagram-Like Filters : Apply Instagram-like filters to any image from our filter library, to create images that are modern and visually interesting to make your content more engaging.
  • Post grid elements : Create your custom archive-type pages with post grid elements to showcase your blog posts, portfolio, services, etc.
  • Button & icon groups : Display your buttons and icons inline with an easy-to-use button and icon group elements.
  • Dynamic content : Replace static content with dynamic content from WordPress default and custom meta fields.
  • Compatibility elements : Gain access to the compatibility elements for the most popular WordPress plugins, like, Ninja Forms, Slider Revolution, Envira Gallery, and many more.
  • Lightbox for images and video : Give your visitors an option to open images and videos with lightbox. Choose one from two most popular lightbox options - default Lightbox or Photoswipe.
  • Woo Commerce support : Access functions of WooCommerce directly for your website builder. Display products, categories and add to cart with one click to boost your e-commerce.
  • Gutenberg element : Use Gutenberg directly in the Frontend editor. Add Gutenberg blocks anywhere in your page layout.
  • Gutenberg block : Add any Visual Composer template to your Gutenberg layout with an easy-to-use block.
  • Professional templates : Access premium class professional website templates to build your layouts in seconds. Simply add a template to your page and replace the content.
  • Export/Import : Migrate your Visual Composer templates from site to site in seconds. Transfer your work from development to production easily.
  • Site layouts : Choose from various site layouts, like blank page, or simple page to quickly add content and various site blocks.
  • Template management : Create your own wordpress templates with out-of-the-box template mechanism. Save any layout as a template for later use with one click.
  • Template widget : Insert Visual Composer templates into the widgetized area, like Sidebar.
  • Global templates : Create and edit global templates from one place. Save time on editing multiple pages of your site with an exclusive Premium addon.
  • Blocks templates : Design your page section by section with the help of blocks templates of various purposes available at Visual Composer Hub.
  • Boxed vs Full width : Control the width of Visual Composer page layouts. Convert boxed layout into a full width page.
  • Dynamic templates : Create global templates with dynamic content and use across your website with smart placeholders.
  • Simple parallax effect : Powerful design options to control padding, margin, border, radius, and more. An easy-to-apply parallax background effect for sections, rows and columns. Convert your regular hero section into a beautiful block that grabs attention. Visual Composer gives access to the various parallax effects with fade, mouse move, and tilt.
  • Gradient background : CSS gradient background with alpha channel support to form a beautiful, Instagram style, overlay effects. Add linear or radial gradient of your choice.
  • Slideshow background : A new slideshow background option that can be combined with parallax or gradient effects to create an exciting experience.
  • Zoom In/Out background : A one-click zoom in/out effect for your background will allow you to introduce dynamic look and feel for your website to catch your visitor's attention.
  • Video background : YouTube, Vimeo or self-hosted video background option for rows and columns. Make your website stand out with a beautiful and dynamic animation.
  • Background image position : Control horizontal and vertical positions of your background images with a single click.
  • Shape divider : Divide your website sections with an easy to use shape divider. Select from various divider types - apply color, gradient, image background or video to your shapes and build award-winning designs yourself.
  • Hide any element : Hide any element for your canvas for all devices with one click or select advanced options to control element display across different devices.
  • Box shadow : Make your rows and columns stand out with box shadow options. Control shadow color, position, blur, and more.
  • CSS animation delay : Control the time when your element animation takes place. Create dynamic and engaging layouts by introducing timeouts between different element animations.
  • Custom row responsiveness : Control row and column responsive settings for each device separate. Change column with or hide columns on certain type of devices.
  • Sticky elements : Create sticky headers and interactive sections with sticky row, column, and section feature available out of the box.
  • Show on sticky : Set rows, columns, and section to display only on sticky state to create standalone 'Call to Action' buttons.
  • Responsive design : Automatic responsiveness. A mobile-friendly website from the very beginning. Visual Composer Website Builder intelligent system will make your website responsive automatically.
  • Responsive options : See how your website will look on desktop, tablet or mobile without leaving the Frontend editor.
  • SEO : Optimized for SEO. With SEO in mind, all elements and layouts are following best SEO practices so you can rank higher. Fully compatible with the most popular SEO plugin for WordPress, Yoast SEO.
  • New technologies : Based on the cutting-edge technologies that ensure high performance and stability.
  • Tested on the best WordPress hostings : Visual Composer Website Builder has been tested on all of the major WordPress hostings on the market.
  • For any WordPress theme : Use Visual Composer Website Builder with any WordPress theme of your choice. Convert your regular theme into a robust WordPress solution.
  • Works with existing content : Visual Composer Website Builder will recognize your existing content and convert it. You will not lose your previous content from the Classic editor.
  • Custom post type support : Available for use in pages, posts and custom post types.
  • Post type access controls : Enable or restrict website builder to access any of your post types.
  • Optimized for WordPress : We follow all the WordPress Codex guidelines to meet best compatibility standards between website builder and WordPress.
  • Multisite support : Use website builder in your WordPress multisite by adding it to your root site.
  • Multilanguage ready : The website builder that talks your language. Support of PO/MO files to meet your WordPress language preferences automatically.
  • RTL compatible : Use right-to-left language with Visual Composer Website Builder without problems. We have covered all the basics when it comes to RTL compatibility.
  • Work with revisions : Visual Composer is compatible with the WordPress revisions to secure your work. Revert quickly to the previous version without worries.
  • Video tutorials : Detailed video tutorials to help you get started or create advanced layouts step by step.
  • Regular updates : Regular plugin updates with new features and tools to enhance your experience.
  • Theme integration : Option to integrate Visual Composer Website Builder into your theme for mass distribution. An easy way to improve your theme experience and sales rate by giving the Free version to your theme users.

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