Key Steps
1. Understanding Structure
Alvéya’s website builder uses sections, rows, and columns.
Start with a section, then add rows, and finally columns within those rows.
2. Adding a Section
Click on ‘Add Element’ or hover over the green button to add a section.
Select ‘Full Width’ for the section.
3. Adding Rows and Columns
After adding a section, create a two-column row.
Adjust the row settings to ensure it spans the full width of the screen.
4. Adding Elements to Columns
Click ‘Add’ in the column to insert elements like headlines, sub-headlines, and paragraphs.
5. Adjusting Padding and Margins
Click on the column or element to change styles.
Use padding for space inside elements and margins for space outside.
6. Consistent Padding Across Sections
Use a percentage (5-10%) for padding to ensure responsiveness.
Maintain consistent padding throughout the page.
7. Naming Elements for Clarity
Click on elements to rename them for easier identification (e.g., ‘Text Block’, ‘Image Block’).
8. Using Global and Universal Sections
Save sections as global if changes should reflect across multiple pages.
Use universal sections for templates that can be reused across different websites.
9. Adding Images
Upload images while maintaining their dimensions.
For full-width images, set the column background as the image.
10. Adjusting Image Settings
Remove padding from sections and rows to allow images to stretch to the edges.
11. Checking Mobile ViewUse the mobile view option to ensure proper layout on mobile devices.
Duplicate columns if necessary to rearrange elements for mobile.
12. Final Adjustments for Mobile
Adjust image sizes and padding for mobile view to ensure consistency.
13. Duplicating Sections
Once spacing is correct, duplicate sections as needed for consistency.
Cautionary Notes
Always check the mobile view after making changes to ensure responsiveness.
Be cautious when using global sections, as changes will affect all instances across the website.
Tips for Efficiency
Use saved sections and templates to streamline the building process.
Maintain consistent padding and margins to avoid layout issues.
