Written By Pavan Punja

The term web design scares people off into thinking the only ones who can build a website are programmers. It then begs these questions –

• How much coding knowledge should I know before I start?
• Is HTML and CSS enough?
• What about Javascript?
• What are margins, paddings, and borders?
• Do I have time to invest in learning to code?
• How costly is a web designer to hire?

Let’s put it this way. It’s 2025 and you can build a website without writing a single line of code. In fact, a 10 year old could do it.

Interested? Of course, you are.

Let’s introduce the magic of the Divi and its unique website builder.

Divi Builder is a website building tool created by Elegant Themes that works with WordPress.

Think of it as your digital paintbrush and canvas – you can create stunning websites just by clicking, dragging, and dropping different elements where you want them.

Remember putting together a masterpiece with your LEGO bricks? It’s the same thing!

Getting Started with Divi

For beginners, Divi is an excellent choice because:

• It requires zero coding knowledge
• Everything is visual – what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG)
• It comes with hundreds of pre-made designs and themes
• The learning curve is gentle, letting you start simple and grow your skills

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Divi, from installing it on your website to creating your first pages.

Installation Made Simple

Installing Divi is straightforward:

1. First, purchase Divi from Elegant Themes
2. Download the Divi theme file from your Elegant Themes account
3. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
4. Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New
5. Click “Upload Theme” and select your downloaded Divi file
6. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”

Understanding the Divi Interface

When you first open Divi, you’ll see several main parts:

1. The Visual Builder: This is where you’ll spend most of your time, designing your pages
2. The Settings Panel: Where you can change how things look and work
3. The Library: A collection of pre-made designs you can use
4. The Layers Panel: Shows you the structure of your page

Important First Settings

Before you start building, let’s set up some basics:

1. Go to Divi → Theme Options
2. Set up your logo
3. Choose your favicon (the tiny icon that shows up in browser tabs)
4. Pick your default color scheme
5. Set up your social media links

Building Your First Page with Divi

Think of building a page like constructing a house:

• Sections are like floors of your house
• Rows are like rooms
• Modules are like furniture and decorations

To start building:

• Create a new page in WordPress
• Click “Use Divi Builder”
• Choose “Build From Scratch” or use a pre-made layout

Basic Editing Steps

1. Add a new section by clicking the “+” button
2. Choose your column structure
3. Add modules by clicking the “+” in any column
4. Click on any element to edit its settings
5. Drag elements to rearrange them

Making Things Look Great

Customizing is easy:

• Change colors by clicking on the color picker
• Adjust spacing using the spacing controls
• Pick fonts from the typography settings
• Add images by uploading or choosing from your media library

Advanced Features

Global Elements

Save time by creating elements you can reuse across your site:

• Global headers and footers
• Reusable content blocks
• Consistent styling across pages

Custom Design Options

As you get more comfortable, try:

• Adding custom CSS for unique designs
• Creating hover effects
• Setting up animations
• Using conditional logic

Theme Builder Magic

The Theme Builder lets you create:

• Custom headers and footers
• Blog post templates
• Category page layouts
• Custom 404 pages

Why Choose Divi?

Value for Money

Divi offers great value because:

• One price gets you everything
• Lifetime updates included
• Use on unlimited websites
• Includes hundreds of pre-made designs

Comparing to Other Builders

Divi stands out because:

• It’s more user-friendly than most competitors
• Offers more features in the base price
• Provides better support
• Has a larger community of users

Special Deals

You can often find great deals on Divi:

• Annual membership options
• Lifetime access packages
• Special holiday discounts
• Bundle deals with other Elegant Themes products

Conclusion

Key Things to Remember

• Start simple and build up your skills
• Use pre-made layouts while learning
• Save your favorite elements to reuse later
• Join the Divi community for help and inspiration

Next Steps

To become a Divi expert:

1. Practice building different types of pages
2. Watch Divi tutorials on YouTube
3. Join Divi Facebook groups
4. Experiment with advanced features
5. Start building real projects

Remember, everyone starts as a beginner. Take your time, experiment freely, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. That’s how you’ll learn and improve!