It’s hard to keep visitors engaged on your website, even for experienced site owners like me. Especially when you only have 50 milliseconds to make an impression before they decide to stay or leave.

Now think about how many customers you’re losing because your image sliders aren’t doing their job: getting and keeping attention.

Every visitor who leaves without taking action is a missed lead or sale for your business.

That’s why I’m thrilled to announce our completely revamped Image Carousel block for SeedProd.

Now you can customize each slide with your own text and buttons, making your sliders more engaging and professional. It simplifies the entire process of creating attention-grabbing carousels and helps you turn more visitors into customers.

Let’s take a closer look at what you can do with the new and improved Image Carousels.

Add Text and Buttons to Image Carousels

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could add attention-grabbing headlines and call-to-action buttons right on your slider images? With this update to our Image Carousel block, it’s super easy to do just that.

You can now add custom headers, sub-headers, and clickable buttons to each slide individually.

But what sets SeedProd apart from other website builders, is how easy it is to fine-tune the details. While others overwhelm you with tons of settings, ours is designed to keep things simple and easy.

It only takes a few clicks to set up your carousel and get it looking just the way you want.

Make Your Text Pop

For the entire carousel, you can add a color overlay to make the text and buttons stand out.

You can also adjust the opacity, so images are still visible in the background.

Easily Remove Distractions

By default, carousels will display navigation controls under the images. But if you want a cleaner look, you can now disable this option while still allowing the carousel to autoplay and cycle through each slide.

Put Buttons Where They’re Noticed

Chances are, you won’t always want your buttons and headers right in the middle of an image. That’s why we’ve made it easy to change the vertical and horizontal alignment.

This means you can move the text and button to anywhere you like on the carousel. Just drag the sliders until everything is right where you want it.

Make Every Element Work Together

You can customize the look of each text and button element to match your website perfectly. Change fonts, adjust sizes, and pick colors that grab attention.

Plus, add smooth animations to make your content come alive and keep visitors engaged.

If you’re unsure how to make the most of this update, here are some tried and tested ways you can use image carousels to get results for your business:

• Show off your products with “Buy Now” buttons that turn browsers into buyers
• Display customer reviews with professional text overlays that build instant trust
• Create portfolio presentations that help you land more clients
• Highlight your services with clear calls-to-action that get more bookings
• Promote special offers with eye-catching headlines that drive sales

While other WordPress builders make you struggle with settings or charge extra for basic features, our new Image Carousel gives you everything you need in one simple package. No hidden costs, no complexity, just professional results in minutes.

Think about it: How many more conversions could you get with sliders that actually engage your visitors?

New Industry-Specific Website Themes

I know how time-consuming it can be to start a website from scratch. That’s why we’ve also added 15 new professional themes designed specifically for:

• Business & Marketing – Perfect for agencies, consultants, and service providers
• Health & Wellness – Ideal for coaches, therapists, and wellness practitioners
• Entertainment & Travel – Great for travel blogs, entertainment venues, and tourist services
• Home Services – Designed for contractors, cleaners, and home maintenance pros
• Real Estate – Built for realtors, property managers, and real estate investors
• Author – Crafted for writers, bloggers, and content creators

Each theme comes with pre-built pages and sections, making it easy to launch your website faster. Just customize the content, add your branding, and you’re ready to go.

And with our new improved Image Carousel block, you can easily enhance any template with engaging, conversion-focused sliders wherever you need them.

Create Sliders That Actually Convert

With this update, you can say goodbye to sliders that visitors ignore and hello to more potential leads and customers.

To see the difference this update can make for your business, update your SeedProd plugin and try it today.

As always, thank you for being part of the SeedProd community. We’re committed to making website building easier and more powerful for you.

John and the SeedProd team.

P.S. Don’t have SeedProd Pro yet? Join over 1 million website owners who trust us to build beautiful WordPress websites without code.

At SeedProd, we listen to your feedback. You told us you love our template kits but want faster imports. We know waiting for templates to load is a major roadblock when creating a website.

Since speed is one of our top priorities, we’re excited to announce we’ve made significant speed improvements to our theme imports, making website creation even faster and easier.

First, let’s look at how our previous template imports worked.

Why Did Importing Templates Take Time?

In the past, when you imported a template kit, all the image files loaded directly from our servers.

This process could take a while, especially if you have a slower internet connection or are importing a kit with many large images, such as those in our WooCommerce site kits.

Here’s an example of how this looked in practice:

We understand how frustrating it is to have this delay in your website launch. It makes it difficult to test different designs quickly or causes you to miss important deadlines.

We also know this isn’t ideal for our users, so we set out to find a better way.

How We Made Importing Faster

To solve this, we’ve introduced a Content Delivery Network (CDN). It’s like a network of servers spread across the globe, each storing copies of your website’s images.

When you import a template kit, the images now come from the CDN server closest to you. This means you no longer have to wait for images to download slowly from a distant server. Your site is also protected from outages and attacks, as there are multiple servers to handle the load.

Here’s how importing the same theme from the previous example looks now:

As you can see, the import is almost instant!

What Faster Imports Mean For You

You’ll notice a dramatic difference the next time you import a SeedProd template:

• Instant Gratification: Your site kit will be ready to customize in a fraction of the time, allowing you to see your design come to life in the blink of an eye.
• Rapid Prototyping: Experiment with multiple templates effortlessly and find the perfect fit for your project.
• Lightning-Fast Launches: Get your website up and running faster than ever before and hit your deadlines with confidence.
• Smoother Workflow: Enjoy an uninterrupted creative flow without slow imports disrupting your momentum.
• Stress-Free Experience: No more frustration or impatience – just focus on creating a website you can be proud of.

This means less waiting, more creating, and faster website launches. We’ve removed the waiting so you can focus on the fun part – designing a stunning website.

Give It a Try Today

Experience the speed difference for yourself!

Import a template kit today and see how fast you can create your dream website with SeedProd. New to SeedProd? Explore our library of 150+ template kits and start building your website in minutes.

If you have questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team. And as always, thank you for helping to make SeedProd the best drag-and-drop WordPress website builder.

We’re excited to announce a major SeedProd update packed with time-saving features and powerful ways to personalize your website. Get started quickly with three new website template kits and effortlessly pull in dynamic WordPress content using our new Dynamic Tags.

Check out the quick video overview below if you’re short on time. Or, keep reading for a closer look at what’s new. 

Launch Your Website Faster with New Theme Kits

SeedProd’s website template kits provide a professional, ready-to-use foundation for your website. Save hours of design time by choosing a pre-made kit that aligns with your industry and style.

With over 160+ kits available, we’re thrilled to introduce 3 brand-new additions:

Car Maintenance Website

This modern, multi-page theme is perfect for businesses in the vehicle service industry. Its clean, polished aesthetic is suitable for virtually any website, while a well-structured layout makes it a breeze for users to navigate and find information.

With a mobile-friendly design and the ability to fully customize every element, you can easily adapt it to match your brand.

Pages included in this site kit are Home, Services, About, Contact, and Blog. Preview it here.

Laundry Services Website

Looking to give your laundry or dry cleaning business a modern, polished online presence? This site kit has a clean, user-friendly layout that makes it easy for customers to find what they need.

It covers all the essential sections, from a captivating header to a spacious main area to show your services and a footer packed with your contact details, social media links, and anything else your customers need.

Pages included in this site kit are Home, Services, About, Contact, and Blog. Preview it here.

Photography Website

Need a photography portfolio that wows potential clients? This kit features a clean, minimalist look that puts your images front and center. 

With a sleek, grid-style gallery, it’s super easy for visitors to explore your work. Beyond the gallery, you’ll find striking sections perfect for showing your services, sharing client testimonials, and offering a glimpse into your business story.

Rounding out the design is a modern footer with a persuasive call to action, contact details, and helpful navigation links.

This site kit includes Home, Projects, Services, and Contact pages. Preview it here.

Each of these new themes works seamlessly with Dynamic Tags, another exciting new feature we’re thrilled to introduce.

Personalize Your Content with Dynamic Tags

Take your content to the next level with our brand-new Dynamic Tags feature (available for SeedProd Pro users). These versatile placeholders automatically pull in content from different areas of your WordPress website.

Here’s how it works:

Simply click the new “Insert Dynamic Tags” icon in any of our Standard blocks.

Choose from over 25 tags to easily display post data, author information, comments, and more.

For example, automatically display the number of comments on a blog post and link directly to the comments section to boost engagement.

After saving your changes, it’ll look something like this:

Here are some more ways to use Dynamic Tags:

• Boost author profiles: Automatically display bios, website links, and social media with “Author Info” tags.
• User-generated content: Easily showcase user-generated content in dynamic galleries using “Featured Image,” “User Info,” and “Post Title” tags.
• Custom Footers: Create custom footers that stay up-to-date – automatically display your site title, logo, tagline, and copyright notices.

You’ll also find a new dedicated Dynamic Text icon inside many of SeedProd’s blocks, making it a cinch to add personalized dates, times, and custom query parameters to your content.

Update Your SeedProd Plugin Today

Ready to dive in and try these new features? Here’s how:

Make sure you have the latest version of SeedProd installed – this is where you’ll find the new theme kits and the Dynamic Tags feature. Then, get creative with Dynamic Tags and see how they can take your website to the next level.

If you’re new to SeedProd, there’s never been a better time to try our best features. Get started with SeedPod Pro and try this update today.

Of course, if you have any questions along the way, our friendly customer support team is here for you.

We truly appreciate your support and all the fantastic feedback you share. It helps us make SeedProd the best WordPress website builder out there.

Let’s keep building amazing things together.

Hot off the heels of our AI writing assistant, we’re excited to announce AI Image generation for SeedProd. In version 6.17, you can turn your ideas into unique images right inside our drag-and-drop page builder.

Say farewell to generic stock photos and welcome to creativity with a few clicks.

If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick overview of SeedProd’s new Image AI:

Create Original Images for Your Website with AI

Studies show that unique pictures do better than boring stock photos, and we hear you. That’s why we added a new feature that allows you to make your own images.

SeedProd now uses DALL-E, a text-to-image model, to help you create unique images that fit your brand.

Need a beach scene for your travel website? Describe it, and AI will generate it automatically.

This isn’t about replacing artists but making cool images easier for everyone. If you can’t afford a designer, image AI can help by creating high-quality images at a lower cost.

Instead of replacing creativity, it helps you enhance your own.

Instantly Bring Your Ideas to Life

Forget spending hours searching for the right picture. Now, just type what you need into the Image Generator, and watch as it quickly turns your ideas into real images.

Here’s how it works:

Drag an Image block onto your page and click the ‘Add with AI’ button in the block settings on the left.

Next, describe the image you want to create and click the ‘Generate Images’ button. After a few seconds, SeedProd will display the image. Then, you can add it to your website by clicking Insert.

Need a specific scene or an abstract design? Just describe it, and AI will handle the rest. It’s about making your website look good and feel uniquely yours with a few clicks.

Tailor-Made Images: Edit Without Limits

Our AI Image generator doesn’t just create images; you can also fine-tune them. Once your image is on the page, click the ‘Edit with AI’ button, and the magic begins.

Select a specific area of the illustration and add the changes you want to your original prompt.

Let’s say you asked AI to create an image of a cat playing with a ball. In the editor, you can select the ball and change the prompt to a cat playing with a toy car instead.

Whether you’re adding the finishing touches or reimagining an entire image, SeedProd AI makes it easy. The result? A cohesive and professional appearance for your website.

Mix, Match, and Marvel at Your Creations

Why stop at one original image when you can generate several?

With the ‘Variations’ setting, you can try out different ideas and generate a set of unique graphics. It’s perfect for when you need many images with a similar theme but still want them to stand out on their own.

Try different prompts to experiment with styles. You could create product shots at different angles or background images for other sections of your site with the same theme.

Whatever your idea, image variations help keep your website interesting while telling your brand’s story.

New Site Kits & Blocks

Along with AI image creation, we’ve released 9 new website kits. These are perfect for different niches, like portfolios, agencies, real estate, yoga, and travel.

Each kit is a great starting point for adding your own touch and is ready to customize with unique AI-generated images. Choose any demo image from the template, and use AI to create your own.

We’ve also added a new Push Notification block to our block library for paid SeedProd plans. With this, you can easily install PushEngage, a popular push notification software, directly on your WordPress site.

The block doesn’t affect the overall design of your page. However, after configuring the PushEngage plugin, visitors to the page will see a popup inviting them to subscribe to your notifications.

We added this feature to make integrating with PushEngage much easier. It doesn’t require adding additional code snippets and lets you reap the benefits of browser notifications.

For example, you can use push notifications to:

• Get news out fast: Deliver news and updates straight to visitors’ screens, even if they’re not on your site.
• Bring people back: Remind folks who visited your site about cool stuff they might have missed.
• Drive clicks and sales: Lure visitors back to your site where they might buy something or take another desired action.
• Personalize messages: Tailor your notifications to what users like or what they look at on your site.
• Keep them coming back: Create a buzz or sense of urgency to encourage people to visit your site more often.

Last but not least, is an update to the Headline block available to free and paid users. Now, you can add a custom link to any headline and set it to open in a new tab or window.

With this addition, it’s easier to link to other pages so readers can find what they need faster. Plus, linking to relevant content sends positive signals to search engines.

Unchain Your Imagination with AI Images

SeedProd’s AI image generator is part of our AI addon for premium users, which uses a credit system. For each image you generate, you’ll use 33 AI credits.

To give it a go, visit your SeedProd dashboard and click the option to buy credits.

If you’re new to SeedProd, there’s never been a better time to try our best features. Get started with SeedPod Pro and try AI Image creation today.

If you have questions or feedback about this feature, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team. We’re always ready to walk you through what you need.As always, thank you for helping to make SeedProd the best drag-and-drop WordPress website builder.

The year is in full swing, and to keep the momentum going, we’re announcing one of the most exciting updates to our plugin.

Introducing AI text generation with SeedProd’s AI writing assistant add-on.

Generate catchy headlines, craft clear descriptions, and write engaging content – all with a few clicks. Our new AI removes writer’s block, leaving you free to focus on what matters: building a website that converts.

AI-Powered Website Copy

Remember agonizing over every sentence, rewriting headlines endlessly, and wishing you could spend less time writing and more time building? With SeedProd’s AI website builder and writing assistant, those days are gone.

Our AI assistant lets you quickly generate headlines and body text for your site, streamlining the content creation process for any design project.

Let’s take a look at how it works.

Click any Headline or Text block from the drag-and-drop page builder to open its settings. In the left-hand sidebar, click the Generate AI Text button.

Next, you’ll see a popup asking you to describe your text. Click the suggested prompts to make this easier, or type your own in the text field, then click the Generate Text button.

It takes just a few seconds for the AI to create your content. If you’re happy with the result, click Insert to add it to your page.

You can go from a blank page to eye-catching content that resonates with your audience in minutes.

Strengthen Your Brand’s Voice

Maintaining a consistent voice and style across your website is crucial for building trust and recognition. But let’s be honest, creating the perfect content for every page is time-consuming and challenging.

You can use SeedProd’s AI assistant to select any text on your page and adjust its tone, style, and formality to match your brand’s voice. 

Whether it’s a professional tone for your landing page or conversational About page text, switching up your writing style is simple.

Click the Choose Tone dropdown and select from 30 styles running from funny and excited, to professional and serious.

Optimize Your Headlines

According to WPBeginner, only 20% of visitors read your landing page’s full text, but 80% will read the full title. This makes writing the perfect headline just as important.

Besides generating engaging content, you can use our AI assistant to shorten any text.

For example, you can take a long, complicated headline and cut it down with a single click, making it instantly more readable and user-friendly.

Or you can generate several headlines and test each one to see which resonates the most with your audience.

It’s just as easy to improve less detailed content by adding more information and context. Click the ‘Make it Longer’ button, and you’ll have relevant text on any topic in a few seconds.

Translate Your Site into Multiple Languages

In addition to content generation, SeedProd’s AI assistant makes it easy to translate your website into multiple languages. This makes it much easier to reach diverse audiences without paying for expensive translation services or translating content yourself.

From any headline or text block, click the Choose Language dropdown and select from over 50+ languages to translate your content automatically.

For example, if your website sells products or services to global audiences, you can translate the content to reach those users. You can do the same for FAQs so customers can find answers and resolve issues in their preferred language.

Create Lightning Fast Placeholder Text 

We understand that speed and quality are essential for web designers. You want to get projects off the ground fast while providing the best results to your clients.

Our AI assistant can help by allowing you to fill your projects with relevant placeholder text. It’s an excellent way to help clients understand each page’s layout, flow, and purpose while saving you time and effort.

You can also use it to create reusable templates. Instead of relying on generic lorem ipsum text, you can fill your templates with niche-related content.

For instance, if you’re building a website template for real estate projects, you can quickly generate content related to that industry. Or, if it’s an eCommerce site, you can fill it with product descriptions that take seconds to generate.

We even put together this guide on how to create an AI landing page.

More Site Kits & Bug Fixes

Besides launching our AI writing assistant, we’ve also been hard at work improving the features you already know and love.

We’ve added 10 new site kits to our themes library for agencies, freelancers, magazines, and even medical websites.

With this release of SeedProd, we’ve also introduced fixes to product archive features, gallery and carousel images, and LinkedIn URLs in our social sharing block.

For all the details, please see our changelog.

Get Started With SeedProd AI

SeedProd’s AI writing assistant is available as a separate add-on when you subscribe to any of our premium plans.

Users with a paid plan can upgrade by visiting your SeedProd dashboard.

You can access all new site kits and bug fixes as soon as you update your plugin to the latest version.

If you’re new to SeedProd, now is the best time to upgrade to SeedProd Pro and explore everything it offers.

And if you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our support team or leave a comment on this post. We’re always ready to help you get the most out of SeedProd, so please keep the suggestions and feedback coming.

As always, thank you for helping to make SeedProd the best WordPress website builder.

It’s a new year, and we’re excited to kick it off with some fresh updates for SeedProd that provide even more flexibility as you design your websites. Today, we’re pleased to announce tablet display options, teaser videos, and a host of new site kits for various niches.

If you’re in a hurry, check out the announcement video below for a quick overview:

Otherwise, keep reading for the full details of our new year update.

Control Your Web Design on Tablets

Our first new feature is something a lot of users have asked for: Tablet Breakpoints.

A breakpoint is a signal that tells your site how to adjust its layout for different screen sizes. With a tablet breakpoint, you can change how your site looks on tablets to deliver the best experience for visitors.

We understand how crucial this is for not only designing but also previewing your designs on tablet screens, and with this new feature, you can see how they look on tablets as well as smartphones and desktop devices.

We’ve pushed this a notch further inside our blocks. Now, you’ll see an additional option to customize the alignment, typography, and spacing just for tablet devices.

This means you can alter your designs to display differently on tablets compared to desktops and mobile devices. It’s like having 3 different versions of your site, each tailored to specific screen sizes.

For example, you could have large headings across 4 lines on desktops but have visitors on tablets see much smaller headings on just 2 lines. This allows you to maximize space on the screen while ensuring visitors won’t need to scroll as much.

Additionally, you can hide specific blocks from showing on tablets. So, if a section, row, or block is too distracting for tablet viewers, you can hide it for that device.

Need some ideas on how to use tablet breakpoints on your website? We’ve got you covered:

• News and Blogging Sites: Adjust article layouts, font sizes, and image placements to make reading articles on tablets more comfortable and engaging.
• Restaurant Websites: Modify menu displays and online reservation systems for tablets, providing an optimal browsing experience for customers.
• Real Estate Listings: Customize property photos, virtual tours, and listing details to display effectively on tablets.

Upgrade Video Popups with Teaser Previews

Another exciting feature we’ve released is an addition to the Video Popup block: Teaser Videos.

Now, you can grab attention immediately by enabling the Teaser Video toggle in your block settings. Your chosen video will naturally play in the background, audio-free, creating an engaging way to draw in your audience.

But it doesn’t stop there; on clicking the play button, your video restarts with audio and video controls, allowing viewers to watch the entire video at their own pace. 

Alongside this is the ability to show a banner with a custom icon and text.

It’s an ideal way to invite users to click and watch your video in full.

We can think of so many ways to use this feature, it wouldn’t be fair to keep them to ourselves. So, here are some suggestions for using teaser videos to engage your audience:

• Product Launches and Demonstrations: Create anticipation for new products with silent teasers, then reveal in-depth demonstrations or features when users click.
• Event Promotions: Generate excitement for upcoming events with teaser clips. This approach is perfect for webinars, workshops, or conferences, offering glimpses that encourage users to discover more.
• Special Offers: Highlight promotions or special offers through teasers, enticing viewers to click through for the full details of the deal.

Your Language: Covered

In our ongoing effort to make SeedProd as accessible and user-friendly as possible, we’re thrilled to announce that the plugin is now available in 10 languages.

We believe that language should never be a barrier to creating stunning websites and that you should feel seen and understood in your native tongue. Therefore, you can now use SeedProd in:

• Spanish
• Nederlands
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Polish
• Portuguese (Brazil)
• Russian
• Turkish

With even more translations in the works. 

17 New Site Kits

Along with these features, we’ve also been working on growing our templates library. With 17 new additions, our total number of themes and landing pages is well over 300.

Here’s a quick look at the latest theme releases spanning niches like education, travel, food, and technology:

1. Child Day Care Education
2. GreenEarth Environmental Theme
3. Curbside Food Truck (WooCommerce)
4. BondBloom Relationship Coach
5. Artisan Construction
6. Innovio Tech Blogger (WooCommerce)
7. Paint Works Painting Website
8. Prose Online Author (WooCommerce)
9. LearnWell Tutoring Website
10. Technician Service
11. Garden Home Improvement
12. Expeditions Hiking
13. Explore Era Travel Agency (WooCommerce)
14. Opulent Salon
15. Beatbash Music
16. UnityTree Yoga & Fitness
17. MotiveWave Motivation Website

If you don’t see a theme in our library that fits your niche, please contact us with your suggestions. We’re always looking for fresh ways to meet your needs.

Update Your SeedProd Plugin Today

We’re truly excited about these new updates to SeedProd and are positive you’ll find them equally as thrilling.

The Teaser Video feature is available now to anyone with a premium SeedProd license. Simply update your plugin and dive in. Tablet Breakpoints and translations are available to everyone, including SeedProd free users. 

However, if you’re new to SeedProd, now is the best time to upgrade to SeedProd Pro and explore everything it offers.

If you have questions about these features, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our support team or leave a comment on this post. We’re always ready to help you get the most out of SeedProd, so please keep the suggestions and feedback coming.

Our commitment to making SeedProd the best WordPress website builder is only getting stronger as we continue to win with our customers.

We’re thrilled to roll out another game-changing update for SeedProd premium users. Introducing the Video Popup Block—a feature designed to boost your website’s engagement and user experience.

But that’s not all; we’re also unveiling 12 brand-new website template kits to make your site-building journey even smoother. Read on to discover how these updates can transform how you interact with your audience.

Why Video Popups? The Power of Visual Content

In an era where digital engagement is key, video content has become more than just a flashy add-on—it’s a cornerstone for effective online interaction.

But don’t just take our word for it; the numbers speak for themselves. A recent study shows that as many as 91% of consumers want to see more online video content from brands. Additionally, 86% of marketing professionals use video as a marketing tool.

So, what makes video popups so compelling? They blend the immersive power of video with the immediacy of a popup, offering an engaging experience right on your webpage. This combination not only captures attention but also drives action—be it signing up for a newsletter, exploring a product, or simply spending more time on your site.

With SeedProd’s new Video Popup Block, you can seamlessly integrate this type of visual content right into your WordPress site. 

Getting Started with Video Popups

Setting up your new Video Popup Block is a breeze. You don’t need to be a tech wizard to get things rolling; just follow these simple steps:

• Edit Your Page: Open the page you want to edit with SeedProd.
• Drag and Drop: Find the Video Popup Block in the blocks sidebar, then drag and drop it onto your page.

That’s it! From here, you can dive into the customization options to make the video popup truly your own.

Display Videos from Multiple Sources

One of the standout features of the Video Popup Block is its versatility in video sourcing. You’re not limited to just one platform; instead, you have multiple options to choose from:

YouTube: Perfect for those who already have a YouTube channel or want to feature trending videos. Just paste the video URL, and you’re good to go.

Vimeo: If you prefer the more professional and ad-free environment of Vimeo, this option is for you. Again, all you need is the video URL.

Custom: Want full control over your video content? You can upload your custom videos directly via the WordPress Media Library or from an alternative URL. This is ideal for exclusive content that you don’t want to share on public platforms.

Improve User Experience with Versatile Video Options

The Video Popup Block isn’t just about embedding a video; it’s about providing an optimized viewing experience for your visitors. Let’s break down the customization options you have at your disposal:

Autoplay: Ideal for grabbing immediate attention, autoplay starts the video as soon as the page loads. There’s even a separate toggle to autoplay videos on mobile devices. Use it for welcome videos or important announcements.

Mute: Sometimes, you want the video to be seen, not heard—especially if it’s supplementary to the main content. The mute option ensures your video doesn’t disrupt the user experience.

Loop: Have a short video clip that you want to play continuously? The loop feature keeps the video playing in a never-ending cycle, perfect for background visuals or ambiance.

Show Player Controls: Give your users the freedom to pause, play, or skip through the video with visible player controls. This is great for longer, informative videos where viewers may want to revisit certain sections.

Privacy Mode: For those concerned about data privacy, this option ensures that no cookies are stored on the viewer’s computer until they play the video.

Lazy Load: Speed up your page loading time by only loading the video when it’s visible to the user. This is crucial for mobile users or those with slower internet connections.

Suggested Videos: At the end of the video, you can display suggested videos to keep the viewer engaged. Choose between videos from the current channel or suggest any video.

Use this to guide users to more of your own content or relevant third-party videos.

Keep Viewers Engaged with Sticky Video

The Sticky Video feature takes user engagement to the next level. Imagine your viewers can scroll through your website without missing a second of your video content. That’s exactly what Sticky Video accomplishes.

When this feature is enabled, the video minimizes to the bottom corner of the page as the user scrolls. This way, your audience can multitask—exploring other parts of your page while staying tuned into your video.

Increase Click-Throughs with Image Overlay

While the video content is the star of the show, the first thing your audience sees is the thumbnail image. That’s why we’ve included customization options that not only make your video popups more visually appealing but also encourage clicks.

By enabling the custom thumbnail option, you can use your own image to give viewers a sneak peek of the video content. A compelling thumbnail can significantly increase your click-through rates.

To go with your custom thumbnail, you can add a custom play icon to make it clear that the image is clickable and leads to a video.

Want to match your website’s branding? Choose from multiple icons and change their color to anything you like with a few clicks.

When enabled, the video can even open in a lightbox, providing a focused and immersive viewing experience. This is especially useful for videos you want to highlight or that contain important information.

In summary, this new feature is more than just a way to display videos on your site.

Whether you’re a content creator, agency, online store, or small business, it’s an all-in-one solution for engaging and educating your audience in WordPress.

More SeedProd News

As if the Video Popup Block wasn’t enough to excite you, we’ve got another big update—12 brand-new website template kits designed to cater to various niches.

Whether you’re in the hospitality sector, healthcare, or eCommerce, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s a quick rundown:

1. Fundraising Charity: Perfect for non-profits looking to make a difference.
2. Property Agency: Ideal for real estate agencies aiming to showcase properties in a sleek, professional manner.
3. Costai Hotel: Designed for hotels and resorts, offering a luxurious user experience.
4. Empethic Clinic: Tailored for healthcare providers, focusing on accessibility and information.
5. Modern Beauty (WooCommerce): A stylish and functional kit for beauty eCommerce sites.
6. Magnolia Real Estate: Another great option for property listings focusing on visuals and details.
7. Nail and Beauty Salon: For salons looking to attract new clients and showcase their services.
8. Design Studio: Ideal for creative agencies and freelancers.
9. Fork Flask Restaurant: Perfect for eateries looking to display menus and take reservations online.
10. Grape & Vines Winery (WooCommerce): Tailored for wineries and liquor stores, complete with eCommerce support.
11. Fashion and Model Website: A chic template for fashion blogs, portfolios, and eCommerce.
12. Elite Consulting v2: A versatile template for consulting firms offering a professional, customizable layout.

Each template kit is fully customizable and designed to work seamlessly with all SeedProd features, including the new Video Popup Block.

Ready to Engage Visitors with Video Popups?

There’s never been a better time to improve your website with SeedProd. With the new Video Popup Block and 12 website kits, you have everything you need to create an engaging and effective website. Whether you aim to boost interaction with compelling video content or give your site a fresh, professional look, we’ve got you covered.

Anyone with a paid SeedProd license can update the plugin today to access all these new features and templates. If you have any questions or need help getting started, our support team is always here to assist you.

Are you still using the free version of SeedProd? Well, now’s your chance to upgrade. Until Friday, November 3rd, 2023, at midnight EST,  we’re offering a huge Halloween discount with 60% off for lite users only!

As always, thank you for supporting us in our mission to make SeedProd the best WordPress website builder.

Today, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new update to SeedProd: Custom Author Pages and Post Block Layouts.

These new additions make customizing your WordPress site easier while allowing you to add crucial SEO signals to boost your search engine rankings.

We truly believe that you’ll love these updates, so without further ado, let’s find out how they work.

Boost SEO with Custom Author Pages

Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for ensuring your website ranks in search results. Google uses the E.E.A.T framework, which stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness, to determine ​​which websites should rank higher.

Author pages can support this ranking factor by:

• Listing qualifications, experience, and publications to show an author’s expertise
• Linking to other content, social media profiles, and awards to demonstrate an author’s authoritativeness
• Including an informative and well-written bio highlighting any conflicts of interest to show an author’s trustworthiness

What’s more, author pages can also indirectly support E.E.A.T by improving the overall quality of your website.

When users see that your site has author pages, they’re likely to trust its content. This can lead to more time spent on your site, more clicks, and more social shares, all of which Google takes into account when ranking websites.

At SeedProd, we believe that SEO should be easy, no matter your level of experience. That’s why author pages are top of our list of new plugin features.

Previously, when using SeedProd, a typical author page would display an archive of the author’s posts.

With this update, you can create an Author Page template that allows you to customize the page with any of SeedProds’ WordPress blocks.

Simple Global Author Pages

After creating an author page template, you can use the new Author Bio block to display information about a specific author. 

The block pulls this information from the WordPress user profile, so any HTML, such as links to social media, are displayed automatically.

You can also add the Posts block to this page and select the default query to show that author’s blog posts.

This approach is a great way to quickly establish an author’s presence on your WordPress website. However, to add customizations specific to each author, you’ll need to make a custom author page using their user ID.

Let’s look at how to do that with SeedProd next.

Custom Pages for Each Author

Creating a custom page for each site author is an excellent way to meet the E.E.A.T guidelines we mentioned earlier. Instead of simply showing the same generic page for all writers, you can tailor each page to include content relevant to specific authors.

To do this, create a new author page template as before, but this time, you’ll need to enter the user ID of the author you’re making a custom page for.

If you need help, you can see this guide on how to find the user ID in WordPress.

Now you can go ahead and customize the page to include that’s author’s content. For example, with the Posts block, you can display that author’s blog posts to demonstrate their expertise and authority.

You can also display an author’s social media profile icons so users can follow their updates on other platforms.

Embedding a feed of their most recent Tweets is another excellent way to personalize an author’s page while automatically updating it with fresh content.

Need even more customization ideas? Check these out:

• Add a contact form for users to contact specific authors directly
• Display a welcome video with a personal message from the author
• Add frequently asked questions to highlight important author details
• Display a behind-the-scenes gallery featuring candid shots of the author
• Add a payment button so users can tip the author to show their appreciation

The options are limitless, and by the end, you’ll have beautiful, SEO-friendly pages for every author on your website.

More Customization Options for Blog Posts

Another update we’re excited to release is the ability to customize the Posts block layout further. Now you can customize blog pages to meet different styles and aesthetics with a few clicks.

Previously you could display blog posts in a simple linear layout. However, we knew that further down the line, you’d need more ways to make your blog stand out.

With this in mind, we’ve added Skins and Layouts to the Posts block, allowing you to quickly switch up your blog design without coding.

1-Click Skin Styles

Let’s look at Skins first, which are like mini themes for your blog page. In total, there are four skins, and you can select one by choosing it from the Skins dropdown.

The Classic skin has the typical blog list layout you’re used to.

However, the Card skin has a more modern design, featuring a prominent author profile picture. This skin also displays the post category in the top-right corner of the featured image.

The Creative Skin is another modern take on a blog list. It features an overlapping info box and a prominent category bubble above the post title and description.

Last is the Minimal skin which strips things back to a cleaner style that’s easy on the eyes. It features plenty of white space and a smaller image focusing more on the post content.

Creative Layouts

Besides new skins, we’ve also added layouts to the Posts block settings. First is the Grid layout, which aligns all posts uniformly on the page.

Then there’s the Masonry layout which doesn’t have a fixed row height. With this option, you can display a more Pinterest-like grid of posts, which helps you maximize page space and use images of different shapes and proportions.

Last is the Carousel layout, which allows you to display blog posts in an automatically sliding carousel.

You can combine these layouts in any way that you like.

For example, you could show a scrolling carousel of recent posts at the top of your blog page. Then list a Masonry grid of posts from specific categories below it.

Alternatively, you could create a magazine-style layout with different sections for each category and a more general blog layout beneath.

If that wasn’t enough, the Posts block has several new Advanced customization options. You can customize the content area background, border, and taxonomy badge to match your website’s design.

10 New Website Theme Kits

Along with the updates above, we’ve released 10 stunning new site kits that you can try out right away.

They include themes for:

• Yoga & Wellness
• Tattoo Studio & Barber Shop
• Insurance website
• Energy Saving website
• Charity website
• Newspaper Magazine
• Shipping agency

Plus, you’ll find 3 new WooCommerce themes for Wedding & Catering, Cleaning Service, and Optician. 

Update Your SeedProd Plugin Today

As you can see, this update introduces several powerful changes that make WordPress customizations much easier. Whether you’re a beginner getting your first taste of code-free site building, or a developer streamlining your workflow, there’s something for everyone.

But to enjoy these features, you’ll need a premium SeedProd subscription. So if you haven’t already, get SeedProd Pro and take these features for a spin.

We still have more improvements planned for SeedProd, and we’d love to know what issues or questions you have.

Our product and dev teams are paying close attention over the coming months, so don’t be afraid to drop a comment below or contact our support team with your feedback and feature requests.

As always, thank you for helping us make SeedProd the best WordPress website builder.

Have you ever considered selling digital products but avoided the idea because building an online store sounds too hard? The newest update for SeedProd might just change that.

With our new Easy Digital Downloads integration, creating a website to sell your digital goods is easier than ever. In under 30 minutes, you could have a brand new website with everything you need to display, sell, and deliver your products using one of the best digital eCommerce plugins for WordPress.

However, this barely scratches the surface of what you can do with SeedProd and Easy Digital Downloads (EDD), so let’s dive in for a closer look at how this game-changing new feature works.

Build an Easy Digital Downloads Website Without Code

Easy Digital Downloads is one of the most popular digital eCommerce plugins for WordPress. Over 50,000 smart business owners use it to manage, store, and sell everything from eBooks and WordPress plugins to PDFs, music, and more.

The demand for digital products is huge, with a predicted growth rate of 6.9% by 2028. As a leader in its field, EDD’s powerful eCommerce plugin is one of the easiest ways to capitalize on that trend.

Couple this with SeedProd’s effortless website customization, and you have the perfect pairing for a high-converting online store that meets the demands of a booming industry.

Showcase Digital Products in One Place

With the new EDD Downloads Grid block, you can display all your products on a custom digital storefront. Your customers can browse, select, and purchase your digital products all from one place.

The block settings are easy to customize with similar point-and-click features to our WooCommerce blocks. For example, you can display products by ID, tags, or category, show multiple columns, and include pagination, which is ideal for stores with many products.

You can also show or hide the following details:

• Price
• Excerpt
• Full Content
• Buy Button
• Product Thumbnails

The Downloads Grid is perfect for highlighting your product library if you sell software or apps. For instance, you can add the software icon as your product thumbnail, the price, a brief description or excerpt, and a buy button for immediate download.

Alternatively, as a digital artist, you can display your work with high-quality thumbnails, including the price, the story behind your work, and a buy button for shoppers to purchase right away.

If shoppers need more convincing, they can always click through to see all the details on a professionally designed product page, which we’ll talk about next.

Display Pixel-Perfect Product Details

Product presentation is key in digital commerce. With SeedProd’s new Download Post Type, you can build pixel-perfect product detail pages for a seamless user experience.

Simply create a new Theme Template using the Theme Builder and choose the Download Post Type.

You can then edit the page using 7 new EDD template tags to customize how everything looks:

• Featured Image
• Title
• Price
• Content
• Excerpt
• Instructions
• Add-to-Cart

Highlight key features, include high-quality images, and add compelling product descriptions to entice your customers. Plus, each block works seamlessly with our drag-and-drop builder, allowing you to display your product information anywhere you like.

Want to explain how shoppers can download their product? Simply drag over the Download Instructions block to pull that information from your EDD product listing.

Maybe you want customers to head right to the checkout, bypassing the shopping cart when buying. To do this, you can enable the Direct to Checkout toggle in the Add-to-Cart button settings.

Customize Your Checkout Process

While Easy Digital Downloads already has an excellent checkout experience, SeedProd lets you take things a step further with a fully customizable shopping cart and checkout pages.

Click the Edit with SeedProd button from either page, and you can add the EDD Checkout or Shopping Cart block to create custom layouts with a couple of clicks.

This is a fantastic way to combat shopping cart abandonment. Instead of displaying a simple checkout page, you can add relevant digital products shoppers may also like.

You can even drag over the Testimonials block to show valuable social proof, proven to increase conversions by as much as 10 percent.

12 New Customizable Website Kits

To make things even easier, we’ve been hard at work developing even more website kits. Instead of starting from scratch with your online store, you can customize any design to suit your needs.

Our newest kits include themes for:

1. Property Agency
2. Corporate Agency
3. Finance Website
4. Music Website
5. Art Museum Website
6. Beauty Salon Website
7. Child Day Care Website
8. Wedding WooCommerce Website
9. Designer Portfolio
10. Juice Bar WooCommerce Website
11. Marketing Website
12. SaaS Web App Site

For a closer look, check them out in our template library, where you can browse all the pages each kit includes.

Start Selling Digital Downloads Today

Ultimately, our Easy Digital Downloads integration is a game-changer for anyone selling digital products online. It combines the power of EDD’s robust eCommerce plugin with SeedProd’s intuitive website-building features, making creating a high-converting online store easier than ever.

Users with an Elite SeedProd license can update the plugin now to take these new blocks for a spin.

Otherwise, get started with SeedProd today to start selling your digital products.

If you need help getting to grips with this update, reach out to us, and we’ll walk you through it personally.

As always, thank you for your continued support in making SeedProd the best WordPress website builder plugin.

Thanks for reading! We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please feel free to leave a comment with any questions and feedback.

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It’s update time, and we have some exciting news to share with you today. We’ve just launched a brand new feature for SeedProd sections to help your website stand out from the crowd.

Introducing Particle Backgrounds!

They’re an engaging design feature with the power to transform any WordPress design instantly. And the best thing, it takes zero coding to implement.

Check out the video below for a quick overview of this new feature:

However, if you want all the details, keep reading to learn how Particle Backgrounds work in SeedProd.

Liven Up Your Sections with Animated Particle Effects

If you’re new to web design or unfamiliar with technical jargon, you probably have no idea what particle backgrounds are, so let’s tackle that first.

Imagine tiny, moving particles that create a stunning animated background. Pretty cool, right?

That’s a particle background, and they’re a fantastic way to add some pizzazz to your website and create a dynamic, eye-catching design.

To get started, you’ll need a premium SeedProd plan.

From there, simply click any section in the SeedProd page builder, click the Advanced tab, and enable the Particle Background toggle.

By default, you’ll see the Polygon particle style. However, you can click the dropdown menu to choose from 6 different styles or upload your own custom effect.

You can also change the flow direction of particles, assign a custom color, and enable Advanced customization options.

In the Advanced options, you can increase or decrease the number of particles and their size and adjust the particle movement speed.

There’s also a nifty hover effect that makes the particles scatter when you move over them with your cursor. 

Note: you can only preview the hover effect once you save and preview your page.

4 Fun Ways to Use Particle Backgrounds in WordPress

Many website owners use effects like this for special occasions. One popular example is adding a snowflake particle background during the Christmas period.

However, you can use particle effects to add interest to your WordPress site in plenty of other ways. 

1. Spice Up Your Hero Section

You know that big, beautiful section at the top of your homepage? A particle background can take it to the next level and really make a statement. 

It’s a great way to grab visitors’ attention right off the bat.

2. Highlight Products or Services

Whether you’re running an online store or offering services, particle backgrounds are a fantastic way to make your products or services stand out.

Use them on landing pages or product pages to really make an impact.

3. Make Opt-in Forms Pop

Let’s face it – opt-in forms can be a bit boring. But with a particle background, you can add a little extra flair and make it look more professional.

Plus, it should encourage more people to fill it out!

4. Jazz Up Your Footer

You might not think of your footer as the most exciting part of your website, but it’s still important. Adding a particle background can help tie everything together and make your site feel more polished.

And those are just a few ideas – the possibilities are endless!

New Website Template Kits

Besides this engaging new feature and some essential bug fixes, we’ve released the following new website template kits.

• Fashion Portfolio (WooCommerce)
• Computer Technician
• Nutrition Consultant

You can view them in the template library on our Themes page and inside the SeedProd plugin.

Looking for a design that we don’t currently offer? Get in touch to tell us exactly what you need.

Update Your SeedProd Plugin Today

That’s all for now.

We hope you find this new feature helpful. Just remember, Particle Backgrounds are for premium SeedProd plans, so if you haven’t already done so, now is the best time to upgrade and try this exciting new update.

We’re super grateful for your ongoing support and feedback. And as always, thank you for helping us make SeedProd the best WordPress website builder.