--- title: How To Edit An Imported Starter Template In WordPress description: "Wondering how to edit an imported site template in WordPress? Wonder no more! Customizing your website might be a troublesome task. However, ready-to-use website templates make the process simple. To build a unique, eye-catching website, you only need to download…" url: "https://cyberchimps.com/docs/responsive-starter-templates/templates/how-to-edit-an-imported-starter-template/" updated: "2026-08-08" category: Templates --- # How To Edit An Imported Starter Template In WordPress Wondering how to edit an imported site template in WordPress? Wonder no more! Customizing your website might be a troublesome task. However, ready-to-use website templates make the process simple. To build a unique, eye-catching website, you only need to download your favorite template and edit it according to your brand's tone. This document will walk you through the simple steps of downloading and editing a suitable website template in WordPress. ## Editing An Imported Starter Template In WordPress Editing an imported site template is easy. This document will show you how to edit imported site templates via Elementor and Gutenberg. We will edit with both the methods using CyberChimps [Responsive Addons](https://wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-add-ons/) plugin. It provides you with 500+ multipurpose website templates with easy and convenient customization options. So, before we get started, make sure you have installed and activated the Responsive Addons plugin. [Refer to [How to Install & Activate Responsive Addons Plugin](https://cyberchimps.com/docs/responsive-theme/installation/how-to-install-responsive-theme/) to learn how to get the Responsive Addons plugin] ### 1. Editing Imported Site Template Using Elementor To edit imported site templates using Elementor, follow the instructions: Access the template library from **Dashboard > Responsive > Templates.** ![responsive templates](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/responsive-templates.webp) Select Elementor from the drop-down option. ![select elementor from drop down list](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/select-elementor-from-dropdown.webp) Choosea suitable Elementor template for your website. ![Choose a suitable Elementor template ](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/step-2-import.png) Next, click on **Import Site**. ![import site](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/import-site-1.webp) Add site logo, select font pair and color palette as per your requirement. ![click on continue](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/click-on-continue.webp) Click on**Start Importing.** ![Click on Start Importing](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/click-on-start-importing.webp) Once the template is imported, click on **Visit Website**. ![click on go to dashboard](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/click-on-go-to-dashboard-1.webp) Go back to Dashboard, navigate to the imported page and click on **visit site**. ![](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/edit-with-elementor-1.webp) Select **Edit site**. ![edit site with elementor](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/edit-site-with-elementor-1.webp) Upon opening the site you will be restore the default elementor kit, click on **Recreate Kit** to restore. ![Clicking recreate site](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/recreate-kit-2.webp) Next, click **Recreate Kit**button and the **Save Changes**. ![Clicking recreate site and saving changes](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/save-changes-1.webp) After restoring the default elementor kit, revisit your WordPress site and click **Edit With Elementor**. ![Revisiting site page and clicking edit with elementor](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/click-edit-with-elementor-2.webp) You can now access all the widgets and customization options on you website. This will allow you to change or edit the text, image, layout and overall look and feel of your page. ![Edit the page](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elementor-edit-page-1.webp) To edit your website page you just need to click on the element of the page and you will be able edit it. For example you can check out the option available to customize all the texts on the page and images. **Example 1: Customizing Text** To change or edit the text on the page you need to first **click**on it. On the left side of the page you will be able to check the changes you can make. This include: - Changing or editing the entire text or a part of it. - Adding link to the text. - Configuring the title tag of the text . - Editing the text style i.e. the font, height, spacing and more. - The advanced settings allows you to make further technical customizations to the text. ![Editing text](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/customizing-text-1.webp) **Example 2: Customizing Images** To change or edit the Images on the page you to need **click**on image you want to customize. On the left hand side of the page you will be able to check the cutomization options such as: - Editing image resolution. - Changing the size and stretch. - Adding links or captions to the image. - Styling image position its size and background color. ![editing image carousel](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/editing-image-1.webp) ### 2. Editing Imported Site Template Using Gutenberg To edit imported site templates using Elementor, follow the instructions: Access the template library from **Dashboard > Responsive>Gutenberg.** ![Navigating dashboard clicking responsive>gutenberg](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/dashboard-responsive-2.webp) **Choose**a suitable Gutenberg template for your website. ![Choosing gutenberg template](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/choosing-template.webp) Next, click on **Import Site.** ![Clicking import site](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/import-site.webp) Click on **Subscribe & Start Importing.** ![Clicking subscribe and start importing](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/subscribe-and-start-importing-1.webp) Once your website template is imported, click **Visit Website**. ![Clicking view website](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/visit-website.webp) Upon visiting your successfully imported site template, to edit the page click on **Edit Page.** ![Clicking on edit page](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/edit-page.webp) Next, to make changes on the page all you need to do is click on the specoific Gutenberg block you wish to edit. You can make changes on different elements of the website whether its text background image or others. ![Visiting website customization page](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/website-page.webp) On the right side of the page you will be able to edit the changes you want to make. This include: - Changing and editing content option. - Styling the content, tags and typography. - Adding captions to images. - Customizing the layout and size. - Customizing other advanced options such as editing the CSS class, margin, padding and others. ![Editing content](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/editing-content.webp) ![Editing style](https://cyberchimps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/editing-style.webp) Following the above instructions, you will easily be able to edit an imported site template in WordPress using the Responsive Addons plugin. > **Build faster, design better.** [Upgrade to Responsive Pro](https://cyberchimps.com/responsive-pro/?utm_source=cc-website&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=resp-doc) to unlock full customization options and premium templates.