Hostinger Visual Editor Made Simple
TL;DR:
- Use drag-and-drop blocks to rearrange your layout without coding
- Speed up editing with keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+D to duplicate
- Check mobile and tablet views to ensure your site works everywhere
- Keep images compressed and scripts minimal for better performance
- Save your work regularly to avoid losing changes
Hostinger's visual editor takes the complexity out of website design. You can build and adjust your site using simple drag-and-drop tools, making it accessible whether you're new to web design or looking for a faster way to make changes.
Working with Drag-and-Drop Blocks
The core of Hostinger's visual editor is its block system. Each piece of your website – text sections, images, buttons – exists as a moveable block.
Here's how to move things around:
Select your block by clicking on it. You'll see it highlight with a border.
Click and hold to drag the block to its new position. The editor shows you where it can go.
Drop it in place and make small adjustments if needed.
Fine-tune the positioning using the alignment tools that appear when the block is selected.
This approach works well when you want to test different layouts or move content around without rebuilding pages from scratch.
Keyboard Shortcuts That Save Time
Once you get comfortable with the basics, these shortcuts speed up your workflow:
Ctrl + D (Cmd + D on Mac) duplicates the selected block. Useful when you want similar sections with slight variations.
Delete or Backspace removes the selected block entirely.
Ctrl + Z (Cmd + Z on Mac) undoes your last action if something goes wrong.
Ctrl + S (Cmd + S on Mac) saves your progress immediately.
The duplicate shortcut is particularly handy. Instead of rebuilding similar sections, duplicate an existing block and modify the content.
Making Your Site Work on All Devices
Hostinger's editor includes preview modes for desktop, tablet, and mobile views. This matters because your visitors use different devices.
Switch between views using the device icons in the editor toolbar.
Adjust spacing and sizing for smaller screens. Text that looks good on desktop might be too small on mobile.
Hide elements that don't work well on certain devices. You might show detailed sidebars on desktop but hide them on mobile.
Test your changes in each view before publishing. What looks right in one view might break in another.
The mobile view is especially important since most web traffic comes from phones now.
Keeping Your Site Fast
Design choices affect how quickly your site loads. The visual editor gives you control over performance factors:
Compress images before uploading them. Large image files slow down your site significantly.
Use only necessary widgets and scripts. Each extra element adds loading time.
Choose efficient layouts. Complex designs with lots of moving parts take longer to load.
Enable caching in your Hostinger settings. This stores parts of your site so return visitors load pages faster.
The editor shows file sizes when you upload images, helping you spot files that need compression.
Pixelhaze Tip: Save your work every few changes. The editor autosaves, but manual saves give you specific restore points if you need to backtrack.
Advanced Editing Tips
Use consistent spacing between elements. The editor's alignment guides help you line things up properly.
Stick to a limited colour palette. Too many colours make sites look unprofessional.
Test your contact forms and buttons after making layout changes. Moving elements can sometimes break functionality.
Keep your most important content above the fold – the part visitors see without scrolling.
FAQs
Can I undo changes if I make a mistake?
Yes, use Ctrl+Z to undo recent changes, or revert to a previously saved version from the editor's history.
Will my site look the same on all devices?
The responsive design tools help your site adapt to different screens, but you should check and adjust each device view separately.
How do I know if my site is loading too slowly?
Hostinger provides performance metrics in your dashboard. Generally, aim for page loads under 3 seconds.
Jargon Buster
Visual Editor: A website building tool that lets you design by clicking and dragging elements instead of writing code.
Blocks: Individual content sections (text, images, buttons) that you can move around your page.
Responsive Design: Making websites that automatically adjust their layout for different screen sizes.
Above the fold: The part of your webpage visitors see without scrolling down.
Wrap-up
Hostinger's visual editor gives you professional design capabilities without needing to code. The drag-and-drop system, keyboard shortcuts, and responsive preview tools cover most of what you need to build effective websites. Focus on keeping things simple, test on different devices, and save your progress regularly.
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