Loop Builder
The Loop Builder (provided by the Animation Addons plugin included with Brandberry) is used to design the layout of a single repeating item using Elementor. This item layout can then be reused automatically in grids, lists, sliders, or archive pages.
In simple terms: you design one “card” (for example, one blog post card or one project card), and Elementor repeats it for every post that matches your query.
What Is a Loop Template?
A loop template is a reusable layout that represents one item in a list of content. For example, one post in a blog grid, one project in a portfolio list, or one product-style card.
The loop template is built using dynamic widgets, so it automatically pulls content from each post, such as title, featured image, categories, excerpt, and links.
When to Use Loop Builder
Loop Builder is useful when you want more control over repeating layouts, such as:
- Blog post grids and lists
- Portfolio / projects grids
- Custom post type listings
- Archive layouts with custom design
Using Loop Builder with Custom Post Types
If you created custom post types using Brandberry Theme → Theme Settings → CPT & Taxonomy, you can also create loop templates that display those items.
This allows you to build custom listings for content types like projects, services, case studies, or any other CPT you created.
How It Works (Basic Workflow)
- Create a new Loop Template in the Theme Builder.
- Edit the loop template with Elementor.
- Build the item design using dynamic widgets (title, image, meta, etc.).
- Save the template.
- Use the loop template inside supported grid/list widgets or archive layouts.
Dynamic Content in Loop Templates
Loop templates usually rely on dynamic widgets so the layout can be reused for multiple items. Typical elements include:
- Post Title
- Featured Image
- Post Meta (date, category, author)
- Excerpt
- Read More / Link to post
Because these widgets are dynamic, the design stays the same while the content changes automatically for each post displayed.
Tip If you are new to loop templates, start by duplicating or editing a demo loop template. It’s the quickest way to understand how repeating layouts are structured.
