When you’re DIYing your WordPress website, it’s easy to get stuck in overload mode. Enter Elementor Pro plugin!
If you’re already using the free version of this powerful page builder (like we do for all our Bluchic themes), you might be surprised to find that the Pro version can replace many standalone plugins you’re currently using. And make building or editing your website so much easier!
You won’t need to have multiple plugins installed at a time – just use your one Elementor Pro plugin, and it’s all there for you, ready to go!
Let’s explore six essential WordPress plugins you can eliminate thanks to Elementor Pro’s built-in features.
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1 | Contact Form Plugin
No need to have multiple forms or steps included to get you connected to your clients and customers. We use Elementor’s contact form builder on our own contact page, and it offers everything you need without installing a separate plugin:
- Choose from 20 different form fields to create anything from simple contact forms to complex multi-step applications.
- Build single-step forms or multi-step layouts for gathering detailed information without overwhelming your visitors.
- Customize every aspect with your brand colors, fonts, and spacing adjustments so your forms integrate perfectly with your site design.
- Control what happens after users hit “submit” — send email notifications, redirect to a thank-you page, or display a custom message.
This built-in functionality takes away the need for a separate form plugin while giving you complete control over the user experience. How nice is that?
2 | Countdown Timer Plugin
Whether you’re running a limited-time promotion or creating an evergreen tripwire offer, Elementor Pro’s countdown timer has you covered!
- Set a custom due date for launches or sales.
- Set an evergreen timer for tripwire offers to help create urgency during the buyer journey.
- Set what happens when the timer expires — whether you want to redirect visitors to another page or display a custom message.
- Customize the timer’s appearance so it matches your brand, too!
We regularly use this feature during our sales promotions and on our tripwire pages. It’s nice to have because it’s easy to use and doesn’t end up looking out of place on our website once live!
3 | Popup Plugin
Elementor Pro’s popup builder gives you high-level control without a huge price tag. You can benefit from:
- Specific conditions for when and where your popups appear — like on specific pages or during a promotion period.
- Choose from multiple trigger options: exit intent, time-based, scroll percentage, button clicks, and more.
- Create advanced display rules like showing a popup only 2 times per week, after a certain number of page views, or when visitors arrive from specific URLs.
You’re getting an easy-to-use system that you can also customize to your brand with the same intuitive interface you already use for page building. It’s a dream come true!
4 | Header Notification Bar Plugin
Need to announce a sale, share important news, or highlight a lead magnet? Yep — Elementor Pro plugin can do that too! With their floating bar, you can:
- Create fixed notification bars that stay visible as users scroll (perfect for time-sensitive announcements).
- Set custom positions for your bar, whether you want it positioned at the top, bottom, or sides of the screen.
- Set display conditions so the bar only shows on the pages you need it to.
- Customize with your own branding and CTAs.
During our launches and sales, we use this feature to keep our promotions front and center. This way, our site visitors don’t miss out on limited-time offers.
5 | Gallery & Portfolio Plugin
Want to show off your work? Elementor Pro’s gallery features will make highlighting your best photos, projects, and more a breeze!
- Choose from multiple layouts including grid, masonry, and justified layouts.
- Add filterable categories to help visitors navigate your portfolio (just like we do on our showcase page).
- Customize as you see fit — spacing, borders, shadows, and hover effects to match your brand aesthetic.
Elementor Pro’s built-in features give you the ultimate functionality while giving you full control. No need to store your galleries in another plugin. Everything is simple, straightforward, and easy to design.
You can see it in action on the Bluchic website here.
#6 | Maintenance Mode Plugin
Is your site under construction? Give users the heads-up with a maintenance mode plugin! This is also great for those “coming soon” offers you’re putting the finishing touches on but still want to get the word out about.
With this plugin, you can:
- Design your page using all of Elementor’s widgets and templates, so it looks exactly like the rest of your site.
- Set visibility controls depending on who needs access to the page.
- Add countdown timers, email signup forms, and social media links to build anticipation.
This feature is an easy way to build excitement before a launch or to simply keep visitors informed during site updates.
Build Your WordPress Website With Elementor!
As entrepreneurs, we’re always looking for ways to work smarter, not harder. And when it comes to your website, that means maximizing the tools you already have! Elementor is a great tool for WordPress, and we hope this has shown you just how easy building and editing your site can be with it!
Don’t have a WordPress website yet? Bluchic has you covered! We have a library full of beautiful, conversion-focused WordPress themes that work well with the free version of Elementor (and especially with the Pro version that gives you access to all the plugins we mentioned in this post!).
From podcasters to beauty-focused businesses, there’s a template for you!
