Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg vs CC Child Pages

Starter Templates: AI Website Builder and Elementor Templates The future of website creation is here! With Starter Templates, you can create professional-looking websites in just minutes, powered by AI. Leverage the Starter Templates AI website builder to generate websites with: Stunning designs All relevant sections and pages High quality stock images to help engage visitors Compelling website copy tailored to your business Extensive customization options Say goodbye to spending days or weeks designing and building a website. With Starter Templates, you can build websites faster than ever with AI. Try the live demo of Starter Templates HIGHLIGHTS ★ WordPress AI website builder ★ Built-in AI assistant ★ Fast and easy to use ★ Large library of Elementor templates ★ Hundreds of WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) templates ★ 200+ Sections and block patterns ★ Supported page builders: Spectra, Elementor, WordPress editor ★ Fully customizable websites How Does Starter Template AI Website Builder Work? Starter Templates integrates with ZipWP, our amazing AI website building platform. It takes care of everything for you, from design to content generation. Let AI do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on your ideas! Our mission is to unlock the power of the internet for small businesses. Creating a website shouldn’t be difficult, and growing a business on the internet shouldn’t be complicated. With Starter Templates, you can create a stunning website in a matter of minutes. Simply describe your idea, and watch as a WordPress website is built before your eyes. Want to create a lightweight website for your business that also looks exceptional? Follow the steps below: Select the type of website you’re creating (portfolio, business site, landing page, or something else). Provide your business name. Describe your business. Use AI to refine your description prompt if you need to. The AI will suggest images based on your input. Select the images you want to use. Add your contact details and social media handles so people can interact. Choose the website structure from the options. Select any site features you need. The AI will generate a website in under 2 minutes. Customize your site as you see fit! Whether you’re a beginner with no website building experience, or a seasoned web designer, Starter Templates has you covered. All Features Starter Template has all the essentials you need to create amazing websites! AI Website Builder Thanks to the power of AI, you can create your dream website effortlessly. Our AI analyzes your business description and goals, then selects the perfect design, generates professional copy, and curates visuals to match your brand. No more wrestling with complex themes or plugins – just describe your idea and let AI do the rest! Lightning Fast Websites Starter Templates prioritizes speed and efficiency without compromising quality. Here’s what sets us apart: Optimized Code Pages created with Starter Templates have efficient code, and are free from all unnecessary elements. This translates to faster load times and a smoother user experience for visitors regardless of browser or device. Realistic Templates Starter Templates goes beyond stunning design. It delivers readymade website templates specifically crafted with your business in mind. Launching an eCommerce store? We have a diverse selection of store templates to get you selling in no time. Creating a business website? We have dozens of professional-quality designs ready for you to make your mark. No matter your industry or niche, we have a template that perfectly aligns with your vision. Classic Starter Templates Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, or nonprofit organization, there’s a template that suits your needs. Templates are carefully crafted to provide a polished and attractive look for your website. The cherry on top? Starter Template supports multiple page builders, including Elementor, Spectra and Gutenberg. You have the flexibility to customize your website your way. Hundreds of Sections and Block Patterns Want to customize your website to make it truly unique? Use sections and block patterns to add your personal style. Available sections include: Hero Page Header About Services Features Contact Why Choose Us Call To Action Portfolio Gallery Testimonials Pricing FAQ Team Statistics AI-Integrated Adaptive Design Library Personalize blocks and patterns to match your website style with the power of AI. The design library within the Starter Templates plugin is integrated with AI and royalty-free image repositories. All elements come pre-populated with relevant text and images that you can easily customize to match your brand. Elementor Templates A fan of Elementor? Look no further! Starter Templates offers a vast collection of professionally designed Elementor templates. You can effortlessly import entire websites crafted with Elementor, individual pages, or even specific blocks to enhance your site’s functionality and aesthetic appeal. Then just drag, drop, customize, and launch your website! WordPress Block Editor Templates The WordPress block editor (formerly Gutenberg) is changing the game for website creation. Building from scratch can be time-consuming. Fortunately, Starter Templates offers a vast library of readymade templates to ignite your website’s potential. AI Assistant for WordPress Our AI Assistant works in a similar way to ChatGPT but is specifically tailored for WordPress. With just a click of a button, you can use the power of artificial intelligence to help write copy for landing pages, proofread blog posts, translate content into different languages, generate custom HTML and CSS codes, and much more! Royalty-Free Images The Starter Templates plugin offers seamless integration with leading royalty-free image repositories such as Pexels and Unsplash. You have access to millions of top-tier images within your WordPress dashboard. Simply search for the image you need and select it. Training Videos As the saying goes, “Give someone a fish, and they will eat for a day; teach them how to fish, and they will eat for a lifetime.” Embracing this philosophy, we offer a range of comprehensive training videos designed to complement our templates. They provide the knowledge and skills necessary to build, launch, and maintain your website. Types of Websites You Can Create Starter Templates is perfect for building websites for: ✔ Personal branding ✔ Restaurants ✔ Service providers ✔ Nonprofits and charities ✔ Events ✔ Startups ✔ Local businesses ✔ Wellness businesses ✔ Landing pages ✔ Lead generation websites ✔ eCommerce stores ✔ Blogs ✔ Manufacturing businesses ✔ Any other type of WordPress website There’s no limit to what you can create! Please note: To access templates and AI features, you’ll need a ZipWP account. ZipWP platform. Signing up is quick, easy, and 100% free. Fun Facts About Starter Templates ➜ Over 5,000 websites are built with Starter Templates every day. ➜ The plugin has been installed on more than 2 million websites. ➜ Starter Templates has more than 4,500 five-star reviews. ➜ Our team of dedicated full-time WordPress experts help and support hundreds of users daily. ➜ A devoted team full-time designers keep the design library up to date. ➜ Our plugin offers more than 100 free Elementor templates. ➜ You can import a complete website, individual page, or section of a page in seconds. ➜ We support 2 page builders: Spectra and Elementor as well as the WordPress editor ➜ “eCommerce” is the most searched keyword in our library. The Starter Templates Plugin Works With… ➜ Astra Theme ➜ Spectra website builder ➜ WordPress block editor/Gutenberg ➜ Elementor page builder ➜ WooCommerce ➜ WPForms ➜ Sitekit

CC Child Pages displays WordPress child pages of any parent page in a responsive grid or list layout, making it easy to display hierarchical page structures, subpages and navigation. You can use it in page content, widget areas, or templates using: the [child_pages] shortcode, the CC Child Pages Gutenberg block, or the CC Child Pages Elementor widget (when Elementor is active). All output methods use a modern CSS system based on CSS variables and flexible grid layouts for improved theme compatibility. For older or heavily customised themes, a Legacy CSS mode is available — either by checking the Use Legacy CSS option in the block or Elementor sidebar, or by setting use_legacy_css="true" in the shortcode. This makes it ideal for building sub-navigation sections, page directories, or visual site maps. Full documentation is available at docs.ccplugins.co.uk Features Display WordPress child pages in grid or list layout Supports shortcode, Gutenberg block and Elementor widget Flexible column layouts (1–6 columns) Modern CSS system based on CSS variables Optional Legacy CSS mode for older themes Pagination and sorting controls Custom field overrides Lazy loading support Fully translatable A Pro add-on is also available at ccplugins.co.uk which adds additional display skins, advanced layout controls, colour customisation options and Elementor enhancements. What’s New in 2.x Gutenberg block with live preview Elementor widget integration Modern CSS skins using CSS variables Legacy CSS compatibility toggle Reorganised shortcode structure Continued support for the classic widget (legacy) How It Works Gutenberg Block Insert the CC Child Pages block in the editor. Configure: Parent page Columns Thumbnails Excerpt display Sorting Legacy CSS toggle The block provides a live preview while editing. Elementor Widget If Elementor is installed and active, a CC Child Pages widget becomes available. The widget is located inside the CC Plugins category within the Elementor panel. You can: Select the parent page Choose columns (1–6) Enable thumbnails and lazy loading Control excerpt display Configure sorting Enable Legacy CSS if required All shortcode options are available via intuitive controls in the Elementor sidebar. The widget renders the same output structure as the shortcode and block, ensuring consistent styling across editors. Shortcode Insert: [child_pages] By default, this displays the child pages of the current page. To enable legacy styling: [child_pages use_legacy_css="true"] The shortcode supports detailed layout and query control, documented below. Complete Shortcode Guide 1. Basic Usage Display children of current page: [child_pages] Display children of a specific page: [child_pages id="42"] Display specific pages only: [child_pages page_ids="3,7,10"] Exclude specific pages: [child_pages exclude="5,9,12"] 2. Grid Layout Options Choose number of columns: [child_pages cols="1"] [child_pages cols="2"] [child_pages cols="3"] [child_pages cols="4"] [child_pages cols="5"] [child_pages cols="6"] Choose skin: [child_pages skin="simple"] [child_pages skin="red"] [child_pages skin="green"] [child_pages skin="blue"] [child_pages skin="sleek"] [child_pages skin="bold"] Add custom wrapper class: [child_pages class="my-custom-grid"] 3. List Mode (Instead of Grid) Display as unordered list: [child_pages list="true"] Control hierarchy depth: [child_pages list="true" depth="0"] Depth values: 0 – unlimited depth (nested list) -1 – flat list 1 – top level only 2, 3, 4 – specific depth In list mode, only these attributes apply: id, `exclude`, `orderby`, `order`, `cols`, `class`, `depth` 4. Thumbnails Show featured images: [child_pages thumbs="true"] Specify size: [child_pages thumbs="large"] [child_pages thumbs="full"] [child_pages thumbs="my-custom-size"] Make thumbnails clickable: [child_pages thumbs="medium" link_thumbs="true"] Enable lazy loading: [child_pages thumbs="medium" lazy_load="true"] [child_pages thumbs="medium" link_thumbs="true" lazy_load="true"] 5. Titles & Links Make titles clickable: [child_pages link_titles="true"] Hide titles: [child_pages hide_title="true"] Hide “Read more” link: [child_pages hide_more="true"] Change “Read more” text: [child_pages more="View Details"] Open links in new tab: [child_pages link_target="_blank"] 6. Excerpt Control Limit word count: [child_pages words="20"] Disable excerpt truncation: [child_pages truncate_excerpt="false"] Hide excerpt completely: [child_pages hide_excerpt="true"] Hide WordPress “Continue reading” text: [child_pages hide_wp_more="true"] Show full page content: [child_pages show_page_content="true"] 7. Sorting & Query Control Order results: [child_pages orderby="title" order="ASC"] Supported orderby values: menu_order (default) id title slug author date modified rand Limit number displayed: [child_pages limit="5"] Offset results: [child_pages offset="2"] Display sibling pages: [child_pages siblings="true"] Include current page with siblings: [child_pages siblings="true" show_current_page="true"] 8. Pagination Enable pagination: [child_pages posts_per_page="6"] Force a specific page: [child_pages posts_per_page="6" page="2"] Pagination does not apply in list mode. 9. Post Status Control By default: Published pages are shown Private pages are shown to authorised users Specify manually: [child_pages post_status="publish"] [child_pages post_status="publish,private"] 10. Display Meta Information Show author: [child_pages show_author="true"] Show creation date: [child_pages show_date_created="true"] Show modified date: [child_pages show_date_modified="true"] 11. Custom Fields (Advanced) Override default values using meta fields. [child_pages use_custom_excerpt="custom_excerpt"] [child_pages use_custom_title="custom_title"] [child_pages use_custom_thumbs="custom_thumb"] [child_pages use_custom_link="custom_link"] [child_pages use_custom_link_target="custom_target"] Custom field overrides are ignored in list mode. 12. Sticky Posts Sticky posts are ignored by default. To include them: [child_pages ignore_sticky_posts="false"] License This plugin is free software; you may redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or later. See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html