How Do I Add a Sidebar to a WordPress Elementor Page?

Adding a sidebar to a WordPress Elementor page can be a bit of a challenge. However, there are a few different ways to do it.

In this article, we will discuss the different methods and provide a conclusion at the end.

Method #1: Using the WordPress Customizer

One way to add a sidebar to a WordPress Elementor page is to use the WordPress Customizer. First, open the Customizer by going to Appearance > Customize and click on the WordPress Customizer button.

On the WordPress Customizer screen, click on the Elements tab and then on the Add Element button.

In the Add Element window, select the Sidebar option and then enter the desired details.

For example, you can enter the name of the sidebar, the column widths, and the column positions.

Click on the Save button to save the changes.

Now, when you preview your page, you will see the sidebar appear in the correct position.

Method #2: Using Shortcodes

Another way to add a sidebar to a WordPress Elementor page is to use shortcodes. To do this, first create a new file called sidebar.php and enter the following code:

Now, you can add the sidebar shortcode to any page or post using the usual WordPress post editor. For example, you could add it to a post like this:

Conclusion

Adding a sidebar to a WordPress Elementor page can be a bit of a challenge.

In this article, we have discussed the two most common methods and provided a conclusion at the end.