Want to design a reusable block of content you can drop into a mega menu dropdown, a modal popup, or any other area of your site? The Templates Builder in Botiga Pro lets you create custom Content Block templates and render them wherever you need them.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to build a content block template in Botiga Pro.
Before you get started, make sure you’ve installed and activated the Botiga theme on your WordPress site. If you’re using features from Botiga Pro, ensure that both the Botiga theme and the Botiga Pro plugin are installed and active. This feature requires Botiga Pro.
Note: If you’re running Botiga Pro on a version older than v1.2.9, follow the legacy content block template guide instead.
Activating the Templates Builder Module
From your WordPress admin, go to Botiga >> Theme Dashboard and activate the Templates Builder module.
Creating a Content Block Template
Once the module is active, click Build Templates.
Click Add Template.
Name your template.
Click Create New and pick your preferred editor.
Content blocks are useful for rendering custom layouts in specific areas. For example, you might create a content block without any display condition, then render it inside a mega menu or popup through the theme options:
Designing the Template
The Templates Builder works with both the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) and the Elementor page builder.
Using the WordPress Block Editor
Click the plus icon in the editor and search for Botiga Templates Builder components to insert on the page. Skip this step if you’re using Elementor.
Using the Elementor Page Builder
Inside the Elementor editor, find the Botiga widgets under Botiga WooCommerce in the left sidebar. Skip this step if you’re using the Block Editor.
Saving the Template
Once you’re done designing, click Publish or Save to make the template available for use across your site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about content block templates in Botiga Pro.
Where can I display a content block template?
Content blocks can be displayed inside mega menu dropdowns, modal popups, and other theme areas that support custom templates. You select the template through the relevant theme option.
Can I use the same content block in multiple places?
Yes. Once a content block is saved, you can reference it from any area of the theme that supports template selection.
Do I have to choose between Gutenberg and Elementor?
Each template uses one editor, but you can create different templates with different editors on the same site. Pick the editor that fits the layout you’re building.
That’s it! You’ve successfully built a content block template in Botiga Pro.
Next, would you like to use your content block inside a mega menu? Check out our guide on rendering custom templates inside a mega menu to learn more.
