How to Create Awesome HTML Designs with LayoutIt!

Hey there! Are you interested in building a super cool website that adapts to different screens? Well, you’re in luck because I have just the tool for you! It’s called Bootstrap, and it’s a game-changer for web developers like you and me.

But let’s be real, building a website layout from scratch can be tough and take forever. Lucky for us, there’s a nifty little tool called LayoutIt! that makes this process a breeze. With LayoutIt!, you can effortlessly design stunning HTML layouts that are based on the Bootstrap framework. How cool is that?

Hey there! Welcome to LayoutIt! This awesome tool lets you design web pages by simply dragging and dropping elements. It’s super easy to use and supports the latest version of Bootstrap. Oh, and if you’re not feeling up to starting from scratch, LayoutIt! has got you covered with three basic templates you can use. Pretty cool, huh? And the best part is, the generated design comes with built-in Bootstrap code, so you can use it right away in your project.

Let’s Get Started!

To begin your LayoutIt! adventure, just head over to the Edit page. Check out the screenshot below to see all the awesome tools and options waiting for you. At the top, you’ll find the three modes you can work in: Edit mode, Developer mode, and Preview mode. So go ahead, dive in and start building your dream web page!

As you scroll down, you’ll find a navigation bar at the top. It’s followed by a sidebar on the left and a canvas on the right called the Container. Use the Container as your workspace to create and personalize the different elements. Once you’re finished designing, you can simply Download the code, Share it, or Save it.

Elements

There are four types of elements you can work with: Grid System, Base CSS, Javascript, and additional Components. Easily drag and drop the element you need onto the Container, and then customize it to your liking.

To get started, choose a grid system or multiple ones to design the layout you want for your website. The grid gives you rows and columns to work with.

Once you have the grid, you can add some basic CSS elements using base CSS. These include titles, paragraphs, blockquotes, tables, buttons, images, and more. Each element may have additional preferences like paragraph alignment, emphasis, or making it stand out as the lead.

If you need common attributes, components offer various basic website elements such as buttons, headers, text, breadcrumbs, pagination, and more. And if you want to elevate your website, you can easily incorporate JavaScript elements like modals, navbars, tabs, alerts, collapsible sections, or carousels.

Now, let me guide you on how to use all these features effectively.

Let me show you how LayoutIt! works by building the layout for usamerica.com’s homepage. I’ll break down the layout for you.

First things first, let’s tackle the grid layout.

I’ve got a plan for how the layout should be set up. We’ll need four rows to get things just right. Here’s what each row will look like:

First, we’ll start with a single-column row that will hold the header and the navbar.

Next up, we’ve got a two-column row. This row will take care of the main content, an image, and some pagination.

For the sidebar, we’ll need another single-column row.

Don’t forget about the footer! We’ll need four columns for this row.

Finally, we have the footnote row. Just one column will do the trick here.

Take a look at the image below to get a better idea of how the layout will look on the grid.

Now let’s continue by adding the remaining elements:

First, we need to include a Header and a Navbar. You can find the Header in the “Components” section, and the Navbar in the “Javascript” section.

To position the image next to the text content, we need to insert another 8×4 grid within the first 8x grid (as shown in the image above). Here’s how you can do it:

1. Add the Text component from the “Components” section.

2. Add the Image component from the “Base CSS” section.

3. Below the Text and Image components, insert the Pagination component from the “Components” section.

For the sidebar, simply add a label text using the Title component from the “Base CSS” section.

To create the footer, use the Title and Paragraph components from the “Base CSS” section.

Lastly, for the footnote, you just need to add the Paragraph component from the “Base CSS” section.

That’s it! You’ve successfully added all the necessary elements.

Well, we’ve finished the job. Let me show you how everything will be arranged. Just a tip: If you want to edit the text, simply right click on it.

Welcome to the world of Bootstrap! If you’re new to this amazing framework and want to create stunning layouts, I’ve got just the tool for you. LayoutIt! is a fantastic tool that allows you to experiment and have fun with Bootstrap-supported layouts. It’s super easy to use, and the best part is that you don’t need any coding skills. All you have to do is drag and drop elements onto the canvas and watch your layout come alive. Cool, right? So go ahead and give it a try. I would love to hear what you think of it. Don’t be shy, give LayoutIt! a go and share your thoughts with us. We can’t wait to hear from you!