Want to build a professional-looking website for your coaching institute, IELTS business, online academy, or training center — without spending lakhs on developers?
Good news.
You can build a beautiful education website yourself, even if you are not a technical person.
And no, you do not need coding skills.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to use the Starter Templates Plugin in WordPress to create a stunning website in just a few clicks.
The best part?
You can either:
✅ Import a complete ready-made website and customize it later
OR
✅ Design one page at a time using ready-made layouts and sections
Think of Starter Templates like a shortcut to website design.
Instead of building from scratch, you simply choose a professional design and customize it according to your business.
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What is the Starter Templates Plugin?
The Starter Templates Plugin comes with free and paid website templates for almost every category.
Whether you are running:
- An IELTS institute
- A coaching business
- An online course platform
- A training academy
- A consultancy website
You’ll find ready-made templates designed specifically for education businesses.
Instead of spending weeks designing pages manually, you can simply:
Import → Customize → Launch
Simple.
Method 1: Import a Complete Website Template
This method is perfect for you if:
✔ You are creating a brand-new website
✔ You want a professional design quickly
✔ You don’t want to build everything manually
Important Note Before You Start
This method will replace your current website design with a new one.
Don’t worry — your pages usually remain safe.
However, after importing, you may need to:
- Add pages again in menus
- Reconnect footer links
- Rearrange navigation settings
If you already have a website and only want to add a page or section, skip to Method 2: Create a Single Page or Section.
Step 0: Take a Backup (Highly Recommended)
Before importing a complete website template, I strongly recommend taking a backup of your website.
Especially if your website is already live.
Why?
Because importing a complete template can change:
- Website styling
- Homepage structure
- Menus
- Theme settings
A 5-minute backup can save hours of stress later.
You should definitely take a backup if:
✅ Your website already exists
✅ You are unsure what exactly will change
✅ This is your first time importing a website template
Easy Way to Take Backup
You can use free backup plugins like:
Simply install one of these plugins and create a backup before moving forward.
That way, if something goes wrong, you can restore everything in a few clicks.
New website with no content yet?
You can usually skip this step.
But if you are unsure:
Take the backup first.
Step 1: Install the Starter Templates Plugin
Go to:
WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Add New Plugin
In the search bar, type:
Then:
- Click Install
- Click Activate
Done.
You are now ready to start building.
Step 2: Open the Setup Wizard
After activating the plugin, a startup wizard will open.
You’ll see two options:
Build with AI
Build with Starter Templates
For beginners, I recommend:
Choose → Build with Starter Templates
Why?
Because it is easier to control, beginner-friendly, and gives you ready-made professional website designs.
Don’t overcomplicate things in the beginning.
Choose a design close to your business and customize it later.
Step 3: Choose Your Page Builder
Next, WordPress will ask:
Which page builder would you like to use?
Select:
Elementor
If you are new to WordPress, Elementor is the best option.
Why?
Because it is:
✅ Drag-and-drop
✅ Beginner-friendly
✅ No coding required
✅ Visual editing
Think of Elementor like Canva for websites.
You simply click and edit things visually.
Step 4: Choose an Education Template
Now comes the exciting part.
Use the search option and type:
Courses
OR
eLearning
This will show education-related templates.
You’ll find templates for:
- Online coaching institutes
- Trainers and coaches
- Education websites
- Course businesses
- Academies
Browse through the designs and select the one you like.
Don’t stress too much about choosing the “perfect” design.
Remember:
Your website doesn’t need to be perfect on Day 1. It just needs to look professional and trustworthy.
Once you find a template you like:
Click → Select Template
Step 5: Customize Your Branding
The setup wizard will now ask you for a few customization options.
Add Your Logo
Already have a logo?
Upload it.
Don’t have one yet?
No problem — skip it for now and add it later.
Choose Typography & Styling
Select your font style and color preference.
For coaching and education websites, clean and simple designs usually work best.
Try:
- Professional fonts
- Minimal colors
- Clean layouts
Avoid using too many colors.
Simple websites usually look more premium.
Step 6: Skip Additional Plugins
The next screen may suggest additional plugins.
For now:
Click → Skip
You can always install them later.
Many beginners install too many plugins and end up slowing down their website.
Golden Rule: Only install plugins you actually need.
Step 7: Start Importing Your Website
Now click:
Start Import
The template will begin importing.
This can take a few minutes depending on:
- Internet speed
- Hosting performance
- Template size
Sometimes, a template may ask for extra plugins.
If that happens:
- Open WordPress dashboard in a new tab
- Install the required plugin
- Return to setup
You usually won’t lose your progress.
If you don’t want to install those plugins right now, you can also skip them and activate later.
Step 8: Preview Your Website
Once the import finishes:
Congratulations 🎉
Your website is ready.
Now take a look around.
You can:
- Replace demo text
- Upload your own images
- Add your courses
- Update contact details
- Change buttons and content
And yes…
You now have a professionally designed website.
Without hiring a developer.
How to Edit Your Website with Elementor
Now let’s customize your pages.
Open any page and click:
Edit with Elementor
You’ll see a visual editor.
From here, simply:
- Click text → Edit it
- Click image → Replace it
- Drag sections → Rearrange them
- Add buttons → Customize them
Everything happens visually.
No coding.
No technical headache.
If you know how to edit PowerPoint or Canva, you can easily learn Elementor.
Method 2: Create a New Page or Add Sections to Existing Pages
Already have a website?
No worries.
You can still use Starter Templates without replacing your entire website.
This method is perfect if you only want to:
✔ Create a new page
✔ Add a homepage section
✔ Improve an existing page
Step 1: Create or Edit a Page
Go to:
Pages → Add New Page
OR
Open an existing page.
Now click:
Edit with Elementor
Important Note
Before continuing, make sure these plugins are installed and active:
✅ Elementor Plugin
✅ Starter Templates Plugin
Step 2: Open the Starter Template Library
Inside Elementor, you’ll notice a new icon.
Starter Templates Icon
Click on it.
You’ll now see two options:
Pages
Blocks
Pages
These are complete ready-made page layouts.
Blocks
These are smaller sections you can add anywhere inside a page.
Examples include:
- Testimonials
- Hero sections
- FAQs
- Contact sections
- Call-to-action areas
- Pricing sections
This is honestly one of the easiest ways to build professional pages.
Step 3: Preview and Insert Designs
Browse through different designs.
Preview anything you like.
Then simply click:
Insert
The page or section gets added instantly.
Now:
- Edit text
- Replace images
- Update buttons
- Customize content
Once finished:
Click → Publish
Done.
No coding.
No developer.
Just drag, drop, and edit.
Final Thoughts
I genuinely hope this guide helps you build your website without feeling overwhelmed.
Yes, WordPress can feel a little tricky in the beginning.
There is definitely a learning curve.
But trust me:
Once you understand the basics, WordPress becomes incredibly powerful.
You can create:
- Coaching websites
- IELTS portals
- Online academies
- Membership platforms
- Student dashboards
- Course websites
…and much more.
The best part?
You stay in control of your own business.
No dependency on developers for every small change.
No waiting days just to update a button or page.
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Your website doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be started.