LiveCanvas is a Bootstrap 5 WordPress page builder that helps bring visions into reality without excessive coding and programming. With LiveCanvas, it is easier than ever to create the website and online presence of your dreams for your business or brand. 

Building a fast-loading, responsive, and visually appealing website is a must in today's world, regardless of the market or industry you work in and represent. Without a proper online presence, you miss out on potential opportunities and chances to drive additional revenue home. Using LiveCanvas, it is possible for just about anyone to create sleek, modern, optimized, and responsive websites for any purpose or product. 

Even if you are new to WordPress or with the prospect of building a website of your own, LiveCanvas delivers. Using LiveCanvas is easy, straightforward, and intuitive, even for those who are unfamiliar with the WordPress backend or the process of installing and building a WordPress theme. 

LiveCanvas Features

Before selecting a WordPress page builder or theme plugin that is right for you, it is highly advisable to review the features that each has to offer. Reviewing and comparing features can help you to better determine which solution is ideal for your business and brand. 

Optimized for Speed

Did you know that a website's loading speed plays a role in how long a user will remain on the website as well as the website's overall bounce rate (or number of individuals who leave before navigating beyond the first page of a website)? When a website does not load fast enough for a visitors or prospective customer, they are much more likely to go elsewhere for the information, products, or services they are seeking. 

One of the most appealing aspects of LiveCanvas is that it is optimized for speed. Oftentimes, when using a WordPress page builder, you are likely to run into issues with loading speeds, performance, and overall optimization. This is especially true if you are using a drag-and-drop page builder or an alternative page builder that does not require programming or coding knowledge.  

With LiveCanvas, it is now possible to build your WordPress pages and themes without sacrificing the loading speed of your website.

LiveCanvas focuses on using Bootstrap 4 as well as plain HTML, providing the fastest-loading solution for WordPress in terms of page builders today. LiveCanvas holds up with a speed test even against some of its top competitors, such as Elementor and Oxygen. 

Zero Configuration Necessary

Using LiveCanvas is ideal for anyone who is interested in building a WordPress website with little to no coding whatsoever. Getting started with LiveCanvas requires zero configuration after installing LiveCanvas as a WordPress plugin. You do not require additional plugins or added JavaScript in order to take advantage of the features and functions that come with LiveCanvas. 

Once you have installed LiveCanvas onto your WordPress website, you can immediately begin creating new HTML blocks and various pages to fit with the layout and/or theme you have in mind for your business, brand, or online presence. Using LiveCanvas is optimal for those who are unfamiliar with backend programming with WordPress as well as those who are new to HTML and prefer a hands-off building experience.

Easy Theme Integration

Do you already have a WordPress theme for your website that you plan to keep or do you want to keep specific elements of your current theme? LiveCanvas works well with any standards-compliant WordPress theme as well as any other BootStrap 4 theme. 

Using a standards-compliant or BootStrap 4 theme is one of the best ways to ensure that LiveCanvas remains compatible with your website. One of the best ways to guarantee optimal performance of your website while still implementing premade compliant themes is to use CustomStrap with your WordPress site. 

Frontend Editing

If you are looking for a WordPress page builder that requires zero backend editing or management, LiveCanvas may be right for you. Once you have installed your LiveCanvas plugin, you can immediately begin editing your website by accessing, browsing, and clicking various areas of the site, directly while browsing.

Rather than hunting down specific lines of code, LiveCanvas makes it easier than ever to complete editing and save changes to your WordPress site in real-time. Simply click the area, section, or body of text you want to edit to begin immediately updating your site.

Shortcodes Included

One of the benefits of using LiveCanvas is the ability to take advantage of standard WordPress shortcodes. Additionally, it is also possible to place your favorite shortcodes into any standards-compliant or Bootstrap4 WordPress theme that you choose to use for your website. It is also possible to implement shortcodes on any custom page you create with the use of LiveCanvas. 

Save Edits and Revisions

One of the worst feelings is putting time and effort into work only to lose it or to not have a backup copy of your work available. With LiveCanvas, maintain your peace of mind at all times, even when you are in the process of making edits and saving updates to your website.

LiveCanvas takes advantage of the revision handling system provided by WordPress. With the revision system in place, it is possible to go back and revive older versions of your work if you make a mistake or if your new updates are causing issues or loading errors. 

Having the ability to recall past versions of a page can help to save time while alleviating anxiety over losing the work you have already put into a page, blog, or piece of content.

Live Editing and Tweaking

A major draw of LiveCanvas is the ability to edit pages live while tweaking them in real-time. With the LiveCanvas editor, it is also possible to simply copy and paste HTML as well as CSS shortcodes and snippets that you find suitable for your own website to view immediately.

If you enjoy getting creative while building your websites or if you like to test various HTML and CSS snippets prior to building your pages, you can do so easier than ever with the use of LiveCanvas. Having the ability to tweak CSS and HTML code snippets in real-time is not only beneficial to save time, but it is also a way to familiarize yourself with programming and coding.

Even if you are new to programming and working on WordPress, LiveCanvas provides a genuinely authentic experience of what it is like to create an online presence from the ground up without stress and hassle. 

Block Creation Freedom

When using LiveCanvas, you are presented with numerous HTML and CSS blocks, templates, and premade templates to use to help you get started with your website. In addition to these premade options, you are also given the freedom to create your very own local library of custom blocks with the use of HTML snippets.

Using your own HTML snippets to create custom blocks is optimal if you intend to create multiple pages or websites. Additionally, having your own blocks provides you with even more flexibility when it comes to creating and implementing a layout for your site.

Building your own custom HTML blocks is ideal for branding purposes as well as for the type of content, information, or products and services you provide. With the option to create your very own HTML blocks, you can develop blocks that are suitable only for your business and brand, helping your online presence to stand out amongst your competition, both online and off.

Custom Headers and Footers

Using WordPress is extremely intuitive, familiar, and user-friendly, which is why so many today are choosing to build their websites and online blogs with the use of WordPress itself. However, if you are using WordPress without any plugins such as LiveCanvas, you may find yourself feeling bored and disappointed with the feel of the header and footer WordPress has to offer.

With the use of LiveCanvas, you can now create your very own headers and footers within the editor itself. Long gone are the days of feeling stuck with the traditional WordPress headers and footers. Whether you are looking to create a unique header that is unlike any other website or if you want to remove the traditional headers and footers WordPress provides, you can do so with LiveCanvas. 

Use Animations

If you enjoy using animations and animated graphics, you can do so without problems while using LiveCanvas. LiveCanvas allows users the ability to simply copy and paste HTML codes as well as codes that trigger a wide variety of animations. 

Access to UnSplash

One of the advantages of choosing LiveCanvas as your WordPress page building plugin is that you will also receive unlimited access to UnSplash, a high-quality online image repository. Whether you are looking for a photo for a blog you have recently written or if you are seeking photos to help create the aesthetic you envision for your WordPress site, using UnSplash with LiveCanvas is a way to save time as well as money. 

Read more about using Unsplash for images here: How To Generate Random Images By URL (Web Dev)

Ease of Use

For those who are on the hunt for a WordPress page builder that is not only easy to use, but also provides top-notch features, LiveCanvas delivers. LiveCanvas is intuitive and user-friendly, designed with beginners as well as advanced WordPress theme designers in mind.

Whether you are new to WordPress layouts and themes or if you are advanced, but seeking an easier method to complete the task, LiveCanvas has something to offer for just about anyone. Using LiveCanvas is simple, straightforward, and does not require additional plugins or add-ons in order to get started with all of its features immediately after installation is complete. 

Pricing Structure

Using LiveCanvas is not free of charge, as it offers premium services and features that are hard to find anywhere else, even with the top competing WordPress page builders today. LiveCanvas currently offers two paid plans.

Pro:

The pro plan for LiveCanvas is perfect for designers and is paid for on an annual basis. The cost of the pro LiveCanvas plan is $79 annually. Some of the features of the LiveCanvas Pro plan include:

• Build unlimited websites (while the plan is active)
• Updates for 1 year
• Full support for 1 year

Lifetime:

In addition to the standard pro version of LiveCanvas, there is also a LiveCanvas Lifetime membership available. The LiveCanvas Lifetime plan is ideal for any company or agency that intends to work on multiple websites while using LiveCanvas. The Lifetime plan for LiveCanvas is available for $199 annually. Some of the features of the Lifetime plan for LiveCanvas include:

• Build unlimited websites
• Updates for 1 year
• Full support for 1 year

LiveCanvas does not currently offer a free version of the WordPress plugin. However, it does offer a 30-day money-back-guarantee for those who are unsatisfied with the plugin and/or any of the features that the Pro or Lifetime plan provide. 

Looking for a comparison of Live Canvas to Oxygen Builder? Read it here: Oxygen Builder Vs LiveCanvas (2021)

Pros and Cons of LiveCanvas

There are many different WordPress page builders available on the market today, especially for those who are new to WordPress as well as those who have little to no interest in coding and programming themselves. Before choosing a WordPress page builder that is right for your website, it is best to compare the pros and cons of each solution or plugin that you are interested in. Comparing the pros and cons of LiveCanvas can help you to determine whether or not it is the best page-building solution for you. 

Pros of LiveCanvas

• LiveCanvas is simple, straightforward, and designed with beginners in mind.
• LiveCanvas allows users to easily point, click, and edit pages as well as templates in real-time. Avoid backend coding with LiveCanvas.
• It is easier than ever to install and integrate a Bootstrap4 or a standards-compliant WordPress theme into your own site when you are using LiveCanvas.
• Copy and paste both HTML as well as CSS snippets into LiveCanvas's live editor, providing you with the ability to see your work in real-time.
• Familiarize yourself with coding by viewing the coding of a website you are creating by pointing and clicking in real-time. Use LiveCanvas to become more familiar with the basics of HTML and CSS for your own web development skills. 
• LiveCanvas was built and programmed for complete speed optimization. LiveCanvas is one of the fastest-loading page builders designed with WordPress available on the market today. When conducting speed tests, LiveCanvas outperforms top competitors such as Elementor as well as the Oxygen Builder. If you are looking for a WordPress page builder that is not only rife with features and functionality, but also with speed optimization, look no further than LiveCanvas.
• LiveCanvas offers two premium paid plans for users, one which provides a lifetime membership and access to the premium plugin itself.
• It is possible to create and save custom blocks when working with LiveCanvas. If you intend to build multiple websites or if you create a block you may want to add to another page of your website, you can do so with ease by saving your very own custom HTML and CSS blocks when using LiveCanvas.
• With LiveCanvas, you can implement custom graphics and animations on-the-fly and with little effort. Rather than upload a script or file to your website's server, simply copy and paste the code snippet you want to use on your website and watch it appear within the LiveCanvas editor in real-time. 
• LiveCanvas uses extremely clean code as well as standard HTML5 and Bootstrap4. By using clean coding, your own website will load much faster without getting slowed down by traditional WordPress and WordPress theme issues. 
• LiveCanvas requires zero configuration for users to get started with the page builder. Zero configuration means no backend accessing, unless you want to go there yourself. Once you have installed LiveCanvas, you can immediately begin making edits to the front end of pages you intend to change yourself. 
• You can still use the website(s) you have built with LiveCanvas, even if you do not renew your plugin's membership. An active membership with LiveCanvas is only necessary if you intend to keep up with plugin updates. 

Cons of LiveCanvas

• Unfortunately, there is not yet a free version of LiveCanvas available, even for personal use. However, both the Pro and the Lifetime premium plans are affordable for both personal as well as business users.
• There is not a massive library of premade layouts of all colors and themes available. However, there is a library of premade templates as well as HTML and CSS blocks you can add and edit when using the live editor of LiveCanvas.
• LiveCanvas does not offer a demo version or a free way to try the page builder plugin, but it does offer a 30-day money-back-guarantee to minimize risk. 

When you are first getting started with a new WordPress website, selecting a look, theme, and overall aesthetic for your site can make or break your online presence. By choosing to use a WordPress page builder such as LiveCanvas, edit your pages in real-time, play with creative elements, and develop a site that is truly a reflection of your business, brand, or even you without all of the hassle.