In the fast-evolving world of web design, Elementor remains one of the most powerful and user-friendly WordPress page builders. With its latest updates, Elementor introduced Containers — a revolutionary way to create flexible, responsive layouts that are cleaner and faster than traditional Sections.
If you’re building a website in 2025 and want to stay ahead, understanding how to set up Containers and Inner Sections is essential. This guide walks you through everything you need to know.
What Are Containers and Inner Sections in Elementor?
Traditionally, Elementor used Sections and Columns to structure pages. While effective, this system created extra HTML wrappers and sometimes complicated responsive design.
Containers simplify this by using a modern Flexbox layout system, reducing clutter and giving you more precise control. An Inner Section is essentially a nested container that helps you organize content inside a Container, perfect for complex designs.
Why Use Containers Instead of Sections?
- Better Performance: Fewer wrappers mean faster page load times.
- More Control: Flexbox enables smarter alignment, spacing, and responsiveness.
- Cleaner Code: Your site’s HTML is less bloated, improving SEO and maintainability.
Step-by-Step: Setting Up Containers and Inner Sections
- Add a Container: In the Elementor editor, click the “+” icon and select the Container option.
- Configure Layout: Set direction (horizontal/vertical), alignment, and spacing using the Flexbox controls.
- Insert Inner Sections: Add Inner Sections inside Containers to nest content blocks logically.
- Style Your Containers: Use Elementor’s style options for background, borders, padding, and margins to perfect your design.
- Preview Responsiveness: Use Elementor’s responsive mode to adjust settings for tablets and mobiles.
Tips for Mastering Containers and Inner Sections
- Keep your layout simple to maintain performance.
- Use Inner Sections sparingly to avoid overly complex nesting.
- Experiment with flex properties like justify-content and align-items for unique layouts.
- Combine Containers with Elementor’s global styles for consistent branding.
Final Thoughts
Learning how to set up Containers and Inner Sections will give you an edge in web design for 2025 and beyond. Elementor’s shift to Containers marks a big step toward more modern, efficient, and beautiful websites.
If you want to dive deeper, check out Elementor’s official documentation or watch my detailed video tutorial on the topic.
