Using the Pagelayer Site Builder

Spookhost includes the Pagelayer Site Builder Pro version for free, which allows you to create a website without any coding knowledge. You can use the drag-and-drop interface to add elements, customize layouts, and design your site visually.

Setting up Pagelayer Pro

1. Make sure you have WordPress installed (see Installing WordPress for instructions), and SoftWP set up (see Free Premium/Pro Plugins for instructions).
2. Install Pagelayer Pro

Selecting a pre-made template

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You do not need this if you want to create your own theme from scratch.

1. Install the PopularFX Theme
   • Go to Appearance > Themes > Add Theme
   • Install PopularFX Theme and Activate it
2. Install the PopularFX plugin by clicking here
3. Upload the plugin zip file and activate it
4. Make sure the license is active

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   If the license is not active, simply copy and paste the license key from Pagelayer Plugin > License

   
5. Select a PopularFX Template
6. Import Theme Content

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   We do not recommend enabling the "Image Copyright" option for your legal safety.

   

Creating a page

1. Go to Pages > Add Page
2. Input the title and Save Draft

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   Make sure you save the page as a draft first before editing it with Pagelayer, otherwise Pagelayer will not be able to locate this page.

   
3. Click "Edit with Pagelayer" to start editing the page
4. Drag and drop widgets to create your page, and click "Update" when you are done
5. Publish the page
   • Click on "Edit" on your draft page
   • Click "Publish" to publish the page

Editing an existing page

1. Go to Pages > All Pages
2. Click "Edit using Pagelayer" on the page you want to edit
3. Click "Update" when you are done