Knowledge Base

Add templates to pages using Beaver Builder Shortcodes

By Michael Davis / September 12, 2016 /

Use these Beaver Builder shortcodes for adding templates to pages or posts in your layouts – use either the post slug or post ID method: Post Slug Post ID

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Which add-on pack is best to use with Beaver Builder?

By Michael Davis / September 10, 2016 /

This comes down to what you’re trying to achieve. There are many advanced modules in the paid-for version of the Beaver Builder plugin that make add-on packs redundant. If your site requires an advanced post module and filter, or if you need hover or text effects, then module packs can satisfy those requirements. If you have…

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How to use the hooks in the Beaver Builder Theme

By Michael Davis / September 7, 2016 /

There are two kinds of hooks in Wordpress – filter and action hooks. You can leverage the power of these hooks to add functionality in WordPress plugins and insert custom content into defined sections of your theme layouts.

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3rd party modules available for Beaver Builder

By Michael Davis / August 31, 2016 /

There are a tonne of new modules being released all the time. Check the module table here for a list of the current modules published by various developers.

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Which themes work best with Beaver Builder?

By Michael Davis / August 30, 2016 /

The Beaver Builder page builder plugin works well with most themes and doesn’t need the Beaver Builder Theme to be able to function. Obviously, the Beaver Builder theme is 100% compatible with the plugin but many developers use Genesis and Genesis Child themes in combination with Dynamik Builder with great success. GeneratePress is fast becoming another popular choice.…

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Does the Beaver Builder plugin use shortcodes to display modules?

By Michael Davis / August 30, 2016 /

Beaver Builder, unlike many other page builders, does not compose pages using shortcodes. This is a major benefit of using the Beaver Builder Plugin as you always retain ownership of your content. What does that mean exactly? If you spend hours and hours entering text, images and other content into some page builders and it…

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Add-ons for Beaver Builder

By Michael Davis / August 30, 2016 /

An extensive marketplace is building up around Beaver Builder meaning you can find powerful add-ons for Beaver Builder that will extend the design options available to you. Use our add-on pack comparison table to find one that supports the modules you need. Two of the most popular Beaver Builder add-ons are PowerPack for Beaver Builder…

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Getting started with Beaver Builder

By Michael Davis / August 29, 2016 /

If you need an overview of the Beaver Builder plugin and theme and how to get started, follow our TAKE OFF! series and check out the resources on this page: What is Beaver Builder?

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Create a custom 404 page

By Michael Davis / August 29, 2016 /

To create a custom 404 page in Beaver Builder, use the 404 Page Editor available in the Beaverlodge Plugin. BEAVERLODGEHQ

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Create a grid layout for your Beaver Builder blog page

By Michael Davis / August 29, 2016 /

The Beaver Builder blog page displays posts in chronological order, one by one. But what if you want your blog page to display a grid of posts? Grant Ambrose at BeyondBeaver explains how to do this with some nifty CSS. BEYONDBEAVER POST

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Add a call to action button in your header

By Michael Davis / August 29, 2016 /

To add a call to action button to your themes header menu, follow this post on BeyondBeaver. BEYONDBEAVER POST

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Enable Beaver Builder template shortcodes in WordPress widgets

By Michael Davis / August 29, 2016 /

To enable Beaver Builder template shortcodes in WordPress sidebar widgets, add this code to your theme’s functions.php file.

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