How to Create Half-Size Cards in WordPress 3 best methods

Creating half-size cards in WordPress is a great way to make your site visually appealing while ensuring it remains functional and responsive. Half-size cards can be used for displaying information, products, blog posts, or services in a grid layout, making them a popular choice for modern websites. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating half-size cards in WordPress using Elementor and custom CSS.

Table of Facts and Figures

Method	Ease of Implementation	Best For
Using Elementor	Easy	Beginners or users with Elementor installed
Custom CSS	Moderate	Advanced users or custom design requirements
Using a Theme Builder	Easy to Moderate	Users who prefer a theme-based solution

Method 1: Creating Half-Size Cards Using Elementor

How to Use Elementor to Create Half-Size Cards

Elementor is a popular drag-and-drop page builder that makes it easy to create custom designs, including half-size cards. You can use Elementor’s built-in grid system to create responsive, half-width cards for your site.

Steps to Create Half-Size Cards with Elementor

1. Open Your WordPress Dashboard
   • Go to your WordPress dashboard, and navigate to Pages > Add New (or edit an existing page).

2. Edit with Elementor
   • Click Edit with Elementor to launch the Elementor editor.

3. Add a Section for Cards
   • Click the + button to add a new section, and select a two-column layout (this will give you a left and right column).

4. Add Inner Sections for Cards
   • Drag an Inner Section widget into each of the two columns. This will divide each column into two, giving you room to add two cards in each row.

5. Drag a Card Widget into Each Column
   • In the Elementor widget panel, search for the Image Box widget or Icon Box widget (or use the Card widget, depending on your theme or installed plugins).

   • Drag the widget into the inner section of each column.

6. Customize the Card Size
   • Click on the card widget to edit it. You can change the content, images, text, buttons, and links as needed.

   • To make the card half-size, ensure that the column width is set to 50% for each column (Elementor will automatically make adjustments for responsive design).

7. Adjust Card Style
   • Go to the Style tab and adjust the padding, margin, and border radius to create a more card-like appearance.

   • You can also adjust the background color, shadows, and typography to match your design.

8. Make the Design Responsive
   • Elementor allows you to preview how your cards will look on mobile and tablet devices. Click on the Responsive Mode icon in the bottom-left corner of the editor.

   • Ensure that the cards look good on smaller screens by adjusting the layout to stack vertically on mobile or tablet devices.

9. Publish the Page
   • Once you’re satisfied with the card design, click Publish to save the changes to your page.

Method 2: Creating Half-Size Cards Using Custom CSS

How to Use Custom CSS to Create Half-Size Cards

If you prefer more control over the design or don’t want to use a page builder, you can create half-size cards using custom CSS. This method requires adding HTML and CSS code directly to your WordPress site.

Steps to Create Half-Size Cards with Custom CSS

1. Open Your WordPress Dashboard
   • Go to Pages > Add New (or edit an existing page).

2. Add a Custom HTML Block
   • In the WordPress editor, switch to the Text or HTML view (or use the Custom HTML block if you’re using the block editor).

   • Add the following HTML code for your cards:

html
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<div class=”half-card-container”>

  <div class=”half-card”>

    <h3>Card Title</h3>

    <p>Card Content</p>

  </div>

  <div class=”half-card”>

    <h3>Card Title</h3>

    <p>Card Content</p>

  </div>

</div>

2. Add CSS to Style the Cards
   • Now, you’ll need to add some CSS to style the cards and make them half-size. Go to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS and add the following code:

css
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.half-card-container {

  display: flex;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  justify-content: space-between;

}

 

.half-card {

  width: 48%; /* Makes each card half-size */

  background-color: #f4f4f4;

  padding: 20px;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

  border-radius: 8px;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

}

 

/* Responsive design for smaller screens */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .half-card {

    width: 100%; /* Stacks cards vertically on mobile devices */

  }

}

2. Preview and Publish the Page
   • After adding the CSS, preview the page to see how your half-size cards look. They should now be responsive and adjust to smaller screens.

3. Adjust the Design as Needed
   • If you need to further customize the appearance, you can modify the CSS properties for width, padding, margin, and border-radius to match your design preferences.

Method 3: Using a WordPress Theme Builder

How to Use a Theme Builder for Half-Size Cards

If you’re using a theme builder like Elementor Pro, Beaver Builder, or WPBakery, you can create reusable card templates and add them to various parts of your website. These builders often include pre-designed elements like cards that you can customize.

Steps to Create Half-Size Cards Using a Theme Builder

1. Install and Activate Your Theme Builder
   • Install and activate your theme builder plugin (e.g., Elementor Pro, Beaver Builder, or WPBakery).

2. Create a New Template
   • In your theme builder, create a new section or template where you want to display the cards.

3. Add Cards Using Pre-Built Modules
   • Use the theme builder’s built-in card or grid module to add cards to the layout.

   • Set the width of each card to 50% to make them half-size.

4. Customize the Card Design
   • Customize the design by adding images, text, and buttons to the cards.

   • Adjust the spacing, margins, and padding to match your design.

5. Publish the Template
   • After designing your half-size cards, publish the template and assign it to the desired page or post.

Conclusion

Creating half-size cards in WordPress can be done in several ways, depending on your preferences and skill level. Using Elementor is the easiest option for beginners, while custom CSS provides more flexibility and control for advanced users. Alternatively, a theme builder can help you create reusable card templates that you can add across your site. By following the steps in this guide, you can easily design visually appealing half-size cards that will help display your content in a clean and organized layout, improving both the user experience and design of your WordPress site.

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FAQs

How do I make my cards responsive in WordPress?

Use Elementor’s responsive design settings or custom CSS media queries to adjust the layout and size of the cards based on the device screen size (e.g., stack cards vertically on mobile).

Can I add images to the half-size cards?

Yes, you can easily add images to the cards using the Elementor Image widget or by embedding images using HTML in the card content.

How can I adjust the card size using custom CSS?

You can adjust the width of the cards by modifying the width property in the CSS. For example, set the width to 50% to make each card half-width.

Do I need Elementor Pro to create half-size cards?

No, you can create basic half-size cards using the free version of Elementor by using the grid system. Elementor Pro gives you additional design flexibility but isn’t required for this task.

Can I add cards anywhere on my WordPress site?

Yes, you can add cards anywhere on your WordPress site using Elementor, a theme builder, or custom HTML/CSS in posts, pages, or widgets.