How to Edit Footer on WordPress with Elementor

To edit the footer of your WordPress website using Elementor, follow these steps:

Confirm That Your Theme Supports Elementor for Footer Editing

• Ensure that your WordPress theme supports Elementor templates or uses Elementor to build the footer.
• If the footer isn’t editable through Elementor, you may need to:
  • Switch to a theme compatible with Elementor (e.g., Hello Elementor).
  • Use a plugin like Elementor Pro to create a custom footer.

Access the Footer in Elementor

a. If You Have Elementor Pro: Use the Theme Builder

1. Go to the WordPress Dashboard → Templates → Theme Builder.
2. In the Theme Builder, select the Footer tab.
   • If a footer already exists, click Edit with Elementor to modify it.
   • If no footer exists, click Add New → Footer, and choose a pre-designed template or create one from scratch.

b. Without Elementor Pro

If you’re using a free version of Elementor, your footer may be part of the theme’s customizer or widget area:

1. Go to Appearance → Widgets or Customize.
2. Look for the Footer section to determine if it’s widget-based.
3. Add or modify Elementor content using the Elementor Shortcode widget.

Edit Footer Content

Once you’re in the Elementor editor:

1. Modify Footer Layout: Use Sections and Columns to structure the footer.
2. Add Footer Elements:
   • Drag and drop widgets like:
     • Text Editor for copyright info.
     • Social Icons for social media links.
     • Menu for navigation links.
     • Image for logos.
3. Style the Footer: Use Elementor’s Style tab to customize:
   • Background colors or images.
   • Fonts, typography, and spacing.
   • Borders or padding.

Save and Apply the Footer

• After editing, click the Update button to save changes.
• If you’re creating a new footer, Elementor will ask you to set display conditions:
  • Display Conditions: Choose where the footer will appear (e.g., the entire site or specific pages).

Verify Changes

Visit your website’s front end to ensure the footer appears and looks as expected.

Troubleshooting

• Footer Not Editable with Elementor:
  • Some themes lock the footer area. Use a plugin like Elementor Header & Footer Builder to create and manage footers.
  • Alternatively, check the theme’s footer settings under Appearance → Customize.
• Footer Doesn’t Update:
  • Clear your browser cache and WordPress cache (if you’re using caching plugins).
  • Check for conflicts with plugins or themes.