How to Create a PREMIUM Website with WordPress – Elegant Themes!

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In this comprehensive step-by-step video tutorial, I walk you through how to make an incredibly professional WordPress website with the premium Divi theme from Elegant Themes. The video is designed so that everyone, including absolute beginners can easily follow along and build a great website.

To purchase the divi theme, I greatly appreciate you using my affiliate link as it is a really cool way to thank me for the video. You can access the theme by going to:

Things covered in this video:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:45 Bullet list of what you’ll be creating
0:03:03 A walkthrough of the exact site you will learn how to create
0:14:53 Setting up a domain name and hosting account with a company called HostGator and getting your first month of web hosting for just 1 cent
0:20:38 Installing WordPress onto your hosting account
0:23:57 Logging onto the backend of your WordPress website
0:25:24 Configuring basic WordPress settings
0:28:48 Purchasing, downloading and installing, and activating the Divi Theme
0:29:11 Advantages of using the Divi theme from Elegant Themes
0:37:01 How to access the Divi support documentation
0:38:01 Setting up social media links in the header and footer Part 1
0:39:44 Removing the Elegant Themes and WordPress attribution in the footer
0:40:44 Setting up social media links Part 2 and additional theme settings
0:43:36 Choosing the site wide color scheme and fonts
0:45:25 Creating pages
0:48:34 Creating navigation menus
0:56:20 Setting up the home page and the optional blog page
0:57:57 Using the page builder and the accordion modulate to add content to the FAQ page
1:04:51 Using the contact form and map modules to add content the the contact page
1:10:37 Adding content to the About Us page and using sections and background images with the page builder
1:11:02 Where to get free high quality stock photos
1:22:22 Adding content to the Testimonials page with the testimonial module
1:27:58 Using two types of photo gallery modules on the Portfolio page
1:36:46 How to find professional color palettes
1:42:14 Creating a professional logo with free online resources
1:53:42 Adding the logo to the website
1:55:11 Enabling/Disabling the fixed navigation bar
1:56:15 Setting up an optional blog
1:59:14 Creating blog posts
2:03:14 Adding an image to your blog post content using the visual editor
2:04:53 Creating a video blog post
2:08:03 Creating a link blog post
2:11:45 Blog comment settings
2:14:50 Widgets and widget areas
2:21:06 How to use widgets on your pages with the page builder
2:23:42 Adding content to the home page
2:23:58 Creating a full width slideshow
2:33:08 Using blurb modules and icons
2:42:06 Using the animation options with certain modules
2:43:05 Adding a divider module
2:44:16 Adding a call to action module with it’s own section background color
2:47:10 Adding a blog module to the home page
2:50:26 Adding a two column section with a background image that uses the Parallax effect
2:58:48 Creating Projects and using them to add the carousel module to the home page
3:01:59 Adding Projects to the navigation menu
3:06:50 Using a plugin to add a visual editor widget
3:09:41 How to switch from the full width layout to the boxed layout and use background colors or images for your entire site
3:13:28 How to completely control your website’s color scheme and not be limited to the default color schemes
3:14:50 Final words and several ways to say thanks 😉

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47 responses to “How to Create a PREMIUM Website with WordPress – Elegant Themes!”

  1. Donna Harvey Avatar

    Hi Josh, that was the most wonderful tutorial I've ever listened to . You did it step by step so anyone could follow and understand. I had my Blog all set up, but found so many new things that I put it under construction so I could change things! Thank you so very much, I've learned a lot. Thanks, Donna

  2. Marc Wijnants Avatar

    Josh are you going to update this video. I think it is awesome and it would be great if you could update it to the newer versions/options of divi so you can have even better results. Greetings from the Netherlands

  3. Mobile computer Technology Avatar

    Hi Josh Jackson. May you live in peace. Brother tell us something about WordPress theme creation. Please, make a comprehensive tutorial on WordPress theme creation.
    Regards.

  4. dhruv mangukia Avatar

    thanks for posting such videos. it is only because of good people like you, a non-computer person like me is daring to build a website on his own…

  5. Sandesh Chauhan Avatar

    hello how to add animations in each modules which are also visible on mobile device please make tutorial on it it will be helpful,i am also using divi.

  6. 8Ballmfg Avatar

    By far the best step by step walk through. Thank You

  7. Juan Carlos Álvarez de la Vega Avatar

    Thank you so much, Josh! You saved my life, great video!

  8. Danilo Marvel Avatar

    i just cant find how to chance background color because it does not show this option … umbeliabable isnt it? i m stating to hate it

  9. Oleg Nowoseltzew Avatar

    Hello, again, Josh. There is quite interesting decision for divi templates. json file divi import export. It works. WE can download these files from elegantthemes.com and we can use this feature quite easily. So, this way we can change any divi home page Haha

  10. My Bukhoor Avatar

    Thanks a lot, Josh. This video helped me a lot in making a website. You have secured my job.

  11. Durras Lake North Holiday Park Avatar

    Hello WP Sculptor – or should I say the Michelangelo of website tutorials! Two great sculptors. Enough sucking up. I am sure others have asked but are you doing an updated video tutorial for Divi 3.0? Have watched your current video a few times. A bit like a movie where you are always waiting for the next release. Ie, Jaws. Jaws 2, 3 , 4, etc etc

  12. Oleg Nowoseltzew Avatar

    Thanks, God I know English. Thanks, Josh. This video is really helpful.

  13. The Divi Coach Avatar

    Great tutorial 🙂

  14. Andrea James Avatar

    Please instruct me how to create a home page that is one header space without the navigation bar and header separated. In other words where the logo and primary menu sit on top of a background, without the navigation and header separated. In this video you use AirBNB and the BellHop websites as examples and both have the type of homepage format I want to create. Your videos are great! Thank you.

  15. Mark Rodriguez Avatar

    Josh I don't know if you're still around but I was wondering if you can answer a question for me. When you buy a theme. Am I the only one that can use that theme. Or are there others who use it as well?

  16. M. Brown Avatar

    This tutorial saved me. I bought the divi theme because of how thorough this was. Wish I had seen this tutorial before wasting money on another theme that was confusing as hell. thank you for making this. you have saved me so much time and frustration. I'm a subscriber now 🙂

  17. cyrus venancio Avatar

    you're a gift from heaven one last favor sir how can I align the footer to center?

  18. Jayne Traeger-Bliss Avatar

    Absolutely BRILLIANT video!  Thank you so much.  I've let all my small biz owner friends know about your work.

  19. C_IT Martin Avatar

    Hello, i just would like to tell you, i come back and back again to this video. Why? Not because i am not familiar with the DiVI but because i use your video as a general workflow and to do list setting up new wp websites. Your step by step detailed instructions are very helpful. Thanks again for all your work done, Cheers !

  20. AVADA TRAVEL VIETNAM TRAVEL AGENCY I Avatar

    Hi Josh,

    I am studying how to create a website from your tutorial by using Divi Themes. Actually, I am a very new member for this technology. After watching it, I can make a website easily. Thank you so much. I have one question and I do not know how to do it. I am making a cruise website, so I want to put some star character and the price under the Set featured image in Post field. How can I do it? Do you have any tutorial about it? After using Divi themes, I studied about using Avada theme, but I recognize that, Using Divi theme is easier than Avada theme. Have you ever used Avada themes? Do you think so. I hope that, I can have your answer as soon as possible.

    Thank you very much, Tim

  21. DennisDogTraining Avatar

    Hey, Josh great video. I watched a few of the other one's too awesome job. Thanks for sharing. I using a great theme now. But love to buy the dev plugin to use to build out more post and pages. just worried about conflict of code. Is this something I should worry about? Any info is great. If I do buy I will use your affiliate link. Thanks.

  22. Ted Avatar

    Please make E learning website.
    Or what is your recommendation?

  23. Mitchell Webster Avatar

    On Elegant Themes/Divi, my question is about the use of Child Themes, especially when creating a website for someone else.
    I contacted Elegant Themes and they said absolutely no child theme is needed, Elegant Themes Marketplace highly recommends the use of a child theme. Most all WordPress.org Theme sites highly recommend the use of Child themes. Elegant Themes has inferred that even with updates all information etc. is perfectly safe and you will not loose anything that has to be corrected after an update. However I find other people saying they made a big mistake buy not starting with a child theme and the hours of work involved by correcting the things that updates screwed up.
    Please lighten my burden and tell me Child Theme or Not To Child Theme, this is the question

    Thanks,
    Mitchell

  24. heavenlywingsmd Avatar

    Hi love your video however I have a slight problem! I've inserted the map exactly as shown on the contact in the video. I've saved the changes however the map is still not showing up.

  25. John Ewing Avatar

    Is there a way I can support you if I want to upgrade my developer account to a lifetime account for elegant themes?

  26. Jean-Marc Beausoleil Avatar

    hi how do i move the sale logo if it is blocking my product in the picture?

  27. Yael Char Avatar

    Hii I have a question, I wanna change my accordion module tag in the title in Divi theme from h5 to h3 and I dont know how to do it, I looked everywhere ?

  28. Frank Tibbetts Avatar

    Great video, all the basics, thanks. I created my new site, http://www.atlanticinternetmarketing.com to replace my old DNN site.

  29. Marty Ratcliff Avatar

    Great job, Josh, in providing concise coverage of a comprehensive project. I wasn't sure I was going to be willing to listen to 3 hours of instructional video, but your professional delivery throughout without the typically annoying mannerisms of the average instructor, made it easy to stay engaged. Thank you. If I had not already just purchased Divi several weeks ago, I certainly would have used your link as a way of saying thank you.

  30. Cristiano Mesquita Avatar

    Hello,
    Can we sell this theme?

  31. David Farmani Avatar

    Hello Josh:
    I am really enjoying your videos.
    I watch several videos on how to create your own website. I find yours the easiest one to understand, follow and implement.
    You definitely have a clear accent and show that you know your stuff and definitely done your homework.

    I have a question which I am sure you will answer it.

    I am creating a website for my recruitment firm using Divi Theme. My question is what is the best plugins to handle the job posting, search and any other functions a recruitment agency or firms require

    Can you help me. I am building the skeleton of the site right now and hope you help me,
    Thank you,

    David

  32. David Farmani Avatar

    Hello Josh:
    I am really enjoying your videos.
    I watch several videos on how to create your own website. I find yours the easiest one to understand, follow and implement.
    You definitely have a clear accent and show that you know your stuff and definitely done your homework.

    I have a question which I am sure you will answer it.

    I am creating a website for my recruitment firm using Divi Theme. My question is what is the best plugins to handle the job posting, search and any other functions a recruitment agency or firms require

    Can you help me. I am building the skeleton of the site right now and hope you help me,
    Thank you,

    David

  33. Chris McCormick Avatar

    Great job Josh!
    Really liked the mix of Divi page builder and WordPress dashboard – has helped me hone my skills!

  34. RaspScotty Avatar

    Josh,
    At the 40:52 mark, when I click Appearance, Customize, the result is much different from your video. I'm not offered a Theme Settings drop down choice. My choice has General Setting as the first choice. I looked around a little and found customize header and elements, I can get the phone number to update but I just can not get the F social media icon to show on the header or footer although it previews ok. Can you please steer me?
    Thank you, Scotty

  35. John Lon Son Avatar

    3hOnHD !! COOOOOOOOOOOOL d
    wwwww
    snow goes down
    😀 LoL

  36. FrenchieMorin Avatar

    Great tutorial, Josh! Very helpful, thanks a lot. Any plans on making a tutorial of an e-magazine style site using the Extra Theme? That one is pretty frustrating as well. Thanks.

  37. Michelle RUNDLE Avatar

    WOW…I really needed to learn to make a website from scratch.. I have watched so many on the divi theme…which I love.. I just wanted to say that this is the best of the whole lot. Very clear and concise and perfect for complete beginners like myself. So thank youMichelle

  38. Stellars Cloud Avatar

    hi i chose ipage for my hosting page and i need a them and i might use divi theme, are u using the developer package or the personal package?

  39. Movie Hosers Avatar

    This video is awesome! Thank you for it. I am interested in having host gator host my new website. Is there a particular plan I need to go with to do what you do above? Can I get away with signing up for the most basic plan? I see starter, standard, and business plans…. standard has a WP walkthrough…. not sure if I need that. Your advice on the host gator plan I need to create an awesome site as you do above would be appreciated.

  40. Edmund Ausmanas Avatar

    This is a great opportunity for me to learn about WP and Elegant Themes. I just bought the developer subscription DIVI 2.6 and started to follow your great course. Downloaded the DIVI.ZIP file and uploaded okay and activated the theme DIVI. At 37 minutes of the video, following the video to see the support docs, I went to "DIVI", "Theme Options", but do not see how I can get to the support docs and I do not see the "epanel" that shows in your video . Could be that the version of DIVI 2.6 I am using is different? Thanks

  41. Lars Steffensen Avatar

    Having just bought the Divi theme and plugin I am just so happy so see that you have a tutorial on this! Liked and subed instantsly as I have had great use and pleasure on two of your other great tutorials!
    Having just watched the agenda I know this is all I was hoping for to get started with my new site! Thanks!

  42. Ruby RAW Avatar

    May i ask you to please copy paste that CSS code here so i could copy and use it ?
    Thank you so much for your help !
    Xoxo

  43. Jody Rollason Avatar

    Hi josh – I don't have any of the support documentation – would it be anywhere else? Also – I am currently running as a temporary domain as I am changing from my other website to a wordpress – would this make a difference?

  44. A. K. Brand Avatar

    hi, when i started creating a new website, i just unfortunately deleted all the pages. thats why i am not getting any menu bar. since then whatever theme i am applying, there is no menu bar. what to do??how to restore?

  45. defyandtri Avatar

    Does this theme load fast?

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