Displaying a code without any code snippet can sometimes be misleading. Plain code blocks might appear broken due to formatting issues, and copying them accurately can be frustrating for users. Even within the same programming language, code can be displayed differently for different setups on the landing pages. That is where a dedicated code snippet widget becomes essential.
Essential Addons is introducing a new widget called ‘Code Snippet’, which allows users to display code snippet in WordPress in a stylish format with various customization options. In this blog, we will delve deeper into how to utilize this widget and who should use it on their Elementor website.
What Are Code Snippets and Why Are They Important?
Code snippets are small sections of source code that can be displayed on your website or documentation, allowing you to avoid typing code multiple times and quickly implement tasks relevant to programming. This is a shortcut for using code that is frequently used on different websites or for any programming purpose. Snippets can range from one line to several lines, depending on the complexity of the tasks.
For many businesses and users, this snippet is essential. Especially for those websites that use different programming languages to implement the software or plugin. The key importance of adding a code snippet is that it saves time and effort. More importantly, it reduces the chance of making errors in coding, since in a code snippet, you can copy the code with just one click.
In the fast-paced tech industry, code snippets are essential. These snippets boost the efficiency of everyday tasks and smooth the process of knowledge sharing. Most importantly, this specific feature is helpful for non-technical individuals or those with little to no coding knowledge. Just copy and paste snippets on their dedicated website.
But is it important to everyone? Later in this blog, we will learn more about who should use code snippets on their website. First, let us know more about Essential Addons’ new element, ‘Code Snippet’ for Elementor and how to use it.
Introducing Code Snippet for Elementor: Display Code with Style & Precision
Essential Addons brought its ‘Code Snippet Widget’ for Elementor to show specific programming languages stylishly and more efficiently. With this element, you can customize the snippet as you want. Whether you want to show the code based on a specific brand color or typography, you can easily do that within a few clicks here.
This element makes your website look visually appealing so that the visitors do not see it as regular code. Rather, it becomes a part of your overall website design and brand guidelines. Let us see how you can implement a code snippet on your website in a simple step-by-step process.
How to Show Code Snippet in WordPress Using Essential Addons?
In this section, let us see how you can add a Code Snippet in Elementor with Essential Addons. This is a free feature that you can use to display codes stylishly on your WordPress website.. But before getting started, make sure you have installed Essential Addons on your WordPress website.
Step 1: Add The Element in The Specific Section
To add a code snippet on your website, first select the page where you want to show the specific code. Then, from the left sidebar, click on the ‘+’ icon and search for ‘Code Snippet’. Then click on it and drag & drop it to the section.
Step 2: Copy and Paste the Code
After that, you will find a field to paste the code for your code snippet. In this field, you can choose different programming languages. Then you can just copy and paste the code snippet in this section.
In the ‘General’ settings for this snippet, you can choose your preferred theme, add a header bar, enable or disable the copy button, tooltip, line numbers, etc. This snippet element also allows you to choose a filename to add a customized icon for the snippet.
Step 3: Choose Different Styling
Next up, you can make your snippet more stylish and stunning with different styling options. From the ‘Style’ menu, you can change the background color, font, typography, line number background & color. You can also customize the copy button as you want. If you are struggling to show the code properly, you can set the margin and padding from this section.
This is how you can add a code snippet to your blog or documentation. For more details, you can check out the documentation on how to add this element to your website.
Who Should Use Code Snippets on Their Website?
The ‘Code Snippet’ feature is mostly focused on showing different programming languages efficiently. However, not everyone requires a specific widget for their website. This widget can be useful for some specific niches to use on their websites. Such as,
Developers and Programmers
A code snippet can be helpful for developers and programmers. Developers who write blog posts or want visitors to connect their software or tool as a feature (which requires different programming languages) need this feature to display the code effectively. Additionally, showcasing different open-source projects is a beneficial element for them.
For instance, a developer creating a strong portfolio website might want to showcase a specific project and the programming languages used. In their blog section, they can show that more stunningly with Essential Addons.
Technical Bloggers
Bloggers who regularly write blog posts about various tech products, such as software and plugins, or keep readers updated about them, often need a code snippet feature. They can utilize this widget by sharing and discussing different source codes or integration options.
For example, a tech blogger is writing about a new feature and how to add code to track data from the website. Here, the tracking code can be displayed using a code snippet, allowing visitors to copy and paste it into their website.
Online Programming Instructors
Programming instructors with a large number of students or those who manage educational technology platforms can leverage this element. By writing guides, blogs and showcasing projects with code for various programming languages, they can attract more students and make the learning path easier.
Imagine a coding instructor writing a blog on JavaScript code implementation. There, to showcase how to implement it properly on a website, they can demonstrate it through code snippets in a more stylish manner, which will create interest among students and learners who want to learn coding.
Software Documentation Websites
Different software documentation that requires implementing API keys, or needs setup instructions with codes, needs this type of element. In documentation, it requires different coding or programming languages. For this, a stunning and visually appealing widget like ‘Code Snippet’ can engage users more and increase the visit time on the website.
For instance, Google uses code snippets while showing different code implementations for different tools, such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console. Similarly, if a software company showcases its code snippet similarly but with more styling options, it will stand out from the competitors.
Plugin and Theme Developers
Plugin or theme developers who want to display clean, syntax-highlighted code directly on their WordPress website can use this element. Whether it is a blog post, documentation, or a tutorial page, developers can showcase PHP, JavaScript, CSS, or HTML snippets in an organized manner.
Imagine that, after introducing a new feature to a plugin, developers can showcase the code in documentation using the code snippet widget. Documentation not only helps developers but also supports the team, who are constantly resolving customer problems. For this, plugin and theme developers should utilize this element for more organized documentation.
Display Code with Style Using Essential Addons’ Code Snippet for Elementor
Essential Addons regularly introduces new widgets to simplify the web design process and enhance Elementor’s capabilities. The code snippet is the latest addition to it. Its different customization options allow its users to bring changes and attract more visitors to the website. With complete flexibility, showcase different programming languages efficiently and simply within your website.
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