Owl Carousel WPBakery Setup

December 17, 2024 · AI Conversations

User
create owl caursel for 3 col in wp bakery without using post grid
Assistant
To create an **Owl Carousel** with 3 columns in WPBakery without using the post grid, you can use the **Custom HTML** element and integrate the Owl Carousel library. Follow these steps:

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### **1. Include the Owl Carousel Library**
You need to enqueue the Owl Carousel CSS and JS files in WordPress.

1. Add the following code to your theme’s `functions.php` file to enqueue the required Owl Carousel files:

function enqueue_owl_carousel_assets() {
    // Enqueue Owl Carousel CSS
    wp_enqueue_style('owl-carousel', 'https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/OwlCarousel2/2.3.4/assets/owl.carousel.min.css', array(), '2.3.4');
    wp_enqueue_style('owl-carousel-theme', 'https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/OwlCarousel2/2.3.4/assets/owl.theme.default.min.css', array(), '2.3.4');

    // Enqueue Owl Carousel JS
    wp_enqueue_script('owl-carousel', 'https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/OwlCarousel2/2.3.4/owl.carousel.min.js', array('jquery'), '2.3.4', true);
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'enqueue_owl_carousel_assets');

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### **2. Add Carousel Markup in WPBakery**
1. Open your WPBakery page editor.
2. Add a **Raw HTML** or **Text Block** element.
3. Insert the following HTML structure for your Owl Carousel:

<div class="owl-carousel owl-theme">
    <div class="item">
        <h4>Item 1</h4>
        <p>Your content for the first column goes here.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="item">
        <h4>Item 2</h4>
        <p>Your content for the second column goes here.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="item">
        <h4>Item 3</h4>
        <p>Your content for the third column goes here.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="item">
        <h4>Item 4</h4>
        <p>Your content for the fourth column goes here.</p>
    </div>
    <div class="item">
        <h4>Item 5</h4>
        <p>Your content for the fifth column goes here.</p>
    </div>
</div>

You can add as many `.item` divs as needed.

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### **3. Initialize Owl Carousel with JavaScript**
1. Add a **Raw JS** block or **Custom JavaScript** in WPBakery.
2. Insert the following script to initialize the Owl Carousel:

jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
    $('.owl-carousel').owlCarousel({
        loop: true,                // Infinite loop
        margin: 30,                // Space between items
        nav: true,                 // Show navigation arrows
        dots: true,                // Show dots pagination
        autoplay: true,            // Enable autoplay
        autoplayTimeout: 3000,     // Autoplay speed in ms
        responsive: {
            0: {
                items: 1           // 1 column on small screens
            },
            768: {
                items: 2           // 2 columns on tablets
            },
            992: {
                items: 3           // 3 columns on desktops
            }
        }
    });
});

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### **4. Style the Carousel (Optional)**
You can add custom CSS for styling in WPBakery’s **Custom CSS** block:

.owl-carousel .item {
    background: #f4f4f4;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
.owl-nav button {
    color: #000;
    font-size: 20px;
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot {
    background: #ccc;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    margin: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    background: #333;
}

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### **5. Test the Carousel**
1. Save the page and preview it on the frontend.
2. You should see a working 3-column Owl Carousel with navigation arrows and dots.

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### Final Notes:
– Replace the placeholder content in the `.item` divs with your actual content (images, text, etc.).
– Adjust the `responsive` breakpoints in the JavaScript to fit your needs.
– This method allows you to use Owl Carousel seamlessly with WPBakery without relying on the post grid.

User
using row/cols
Assistant
If you want to use **WPBakery's Row/Column** structure to create a 3-column layout while integrating **Owl Carousel**, follow these steps:

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### **1. Enqueue Owl Carousel Assets**
Make sure the **Owl Carousel** CSS and JS files are added to your theme. Add this code in your theme's `functions.php`:

function enqueue_owl_carousel_assets() {
    wp_enqueue_style('owl-carousel', 'https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/OwlCarousel2/2.3.4/assets/owl.carousel.min.css', array(), '2.3.4');
    wp_enqueue_style('owl-carousel-theme', 'https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/OwlCarousel2/2.3.4/assets/owl.theme.default.min.css', array(), '2.3.4');
    wp_enqueue_script('owl-carousel', 'https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/OwlCarousel2/2.3.4/owl.carousel.min.js', array('jquery'), '2.3.4', true);
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'enqueue_owl_carousel_assets');

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### **2. Build the Carousel Using WPBakery Row/Columns**
1. **Create a Row** in WPBakery.
2. Inside the row, add **3 columns** (1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3).
3. In each column, add your content, such as text, images, or custom HTML.

For example:
– Column 1: Add content (e.g., an image or text block).
– Column 2: Add content (another block).
– Column 3: Add content (another block).

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### **3. Wrap the Row in a Custom Owl Carousel Wrapper**
1. Add a **Custom CSS class** to your row:
– Edit the row and go to **"Row Settings"**.
– Under **"Extra class name"**, add:
`owl-carousel-row`

2. The generated HTML will look like this:

<div class="owl-carousel owl-carousel-row">
    <div class="row">
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 1</h4>
                <p>Content for column 1.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 2</h4>
                <p>Content for column 2.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 3</h4>
                <p>Content for column 3.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>

—

### **4. Initialize Owl Carousel**
Add the JavaScript to initialize Owl Carousel:

1. Use WPBakery's **"Raw JS"** block or add it to your theme's JavaScript file.

jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
    $('.owl-carousel-row').owlCarousel({
        loop: true,                // Infinite loop
        margin: 30,                // Space between items
        nav: true,                 // Navigation arrows
        dots: true,                // Dots pagination
        autoplay: true,            // Autoplay enabled
        autoplayTimeout: 3000,     // Autoplay speed in ms
        responsive: {
            0: {
                items: 1           // 1 column on small screens
            },
            768: {
                items: 2           // 2 columns on tablets
            },
            992: {
                items: 3           // 3 columns on desktops
            }
        }
    });
});

—

### **5. Optional: Style the Carousel**
Add the following CSS in **Custom CSS** in WPBakery or your theme’s CSS file:

.owl-carousel-row .item {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.owl-nav button {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 20px;
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot {
    background: #ccc;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    background: #333;
}

—

### **6. Save and Test**
1. Save your WPBakery page and preview it.
2. You will now see a 3-column Owl Carousel working as expected.

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### **Key Notes**:
– The `owl-carousel-row` class initializes the carousel on your row.
– You can use **WPBakery Row/Columns** to manage content, while Owl Carousel handles the sliding functionality.
– Modify the **JavaScript responsive options** to control the number of columns at different screen sizes.

User
I want to add more than 3
Assistant
To display **more than 3 columns** in your Owl Carousel using **WPBakery's Row/Columns**, you need to:

1. Use **multiple columns** in WPBakery.
2. Adjust the Owl Carousel's settings to show more items.

Follow these updated steps:

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### **1. Setup the Row and Columns in WPBakery**
1. Add a **Row** in WPBakery.
2. Inside the row, add the desired number of **columns** (e.g., **6 columns** for 6 items).

For example:
– If you want **6 items visible at once**, create **6 columns** (1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6).

3. Add your desired content (images, text, HTML) inside each column.

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### **2. Add Owl Carousel Wrapper Class**
1. Edit the **Row Settings** in WPBakery.
2. Under **"Extra class name"**, add:
`owl-carousel-row`

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### **3. Initialize Owl Carousel for More Items**
Add the following JavaScript in a **Raw JS** block or enqueue it via your theme:

jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
    $('.owl-carousel-row').owlCarousel({
        loop: true,                // Infinite loop
        margin: 20,                // Space between items
        nav: true,                 // Show navigation arrows
        dots: true,                // Show dots pagination
        autoplay: true,            // Enable autoplay
        autoplayTimeout: 3000,     // Autoplay speed in ms
        responsive: {
            0: {
                items: 1           // 1 column on small screens
            },
            600: {
                items: 2           // 2 columns on medium screens
            },
            768: {
                items: 3           // 3 columns on tablets
            },
            992: {
                items: 4           // 4 columns on desktops
            },
            1200: {
                items: 6           // 6 columns on larger screens
            }
        }
    });
});

—

### **4. Example HTML Output from WPBakery**
Once the `owl-carousel-row` class is applied, WPBakery will generate something like this:

<div class="owl-carousel owl-carousel-row">
    <div class="row">
        <div class="col-md-2">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 1</h4>
                <p>Content for column 1.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-2">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 2</h4>
                <p>Content for column 2.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-2">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 3</h4>
                <p>Content for column 3.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-2">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 4</h4>
                <p>Content for column 4.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-2">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 5</h4>
                <p>Content for column 5.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-2">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 6</h4>
                <p>Content for column 6.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>

—

### **5. Optional Custom CSS**
Style the carousel items to look consistent and aligned:

.owl-carousel-row .item {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.owl-carousel .owl-nav button {
    color: #000;
    font-size: 20px;
}
.owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    background: #ccc;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    margin: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    background: #333;
}

—

### **6. Adjust for More Items**
– **`responsive` settings** in the JS allow you to control how many items are visible based on screen size.
– The example above sets `6 items` for desktops (`1200px` width and up).

—

### **7. Save and Preview**
– Save your WPBakery page and refresh the frontend.
– You should now see **6 items** (or more, depending on your setup) sliding in the Owl Carousel.

—

### Notes:
– Add as many columns as needed in WPBakery for more items.
– Adjust the `responsive` settings to suit your design and breakpoints.

User
But I want to us 1/3
Assistant
If you want to stick to a **1/3 column structure** in WPBakery but still show **more than 3 items** in a carousel, you can simply **duplicate the 1/3 columns** to add more content and let **Owl Carousel** handle the sliding functionality.

Here is the step-by-step guide:

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### **1. Add Your 1/3 Columns in WPBakery**
1. In WPBakery, create a **Row**.
2. Add **1/3 columns** to the row:
– Add the first set of 3 columns (each 1/3).
– Duplicate the columns to add more content (e.g., 6 items, 9 items, etc.).

For example:
– Add 6 or 9 **1/3 columns** in the same row.

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### **2. Add a Custom Class to the Row**
1. Edit the **Row Settings**.
2. In the **"Extra class name"** field, add:
`owl-carousel-row`

—

### **3. Initialize Owl Carousel**
Add the following JavaScript to your theme (or use WPBakery's "Raw JS" block):

jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
    $('.owl-carousel-row').owlCarousel({
        loop: true,                // Infinite loop
        margin: 20,                // Space between items
        nav: true,                 // Show navigation arrows
        dots: true,                // Show dots pagination
        autoplay: true,            // Enable autoplay
        autoplayTimeout: 3000,     // Autoplay speed
        responsive: {
            0: {
                items: 1           // 1 item on small screens
            },
            600: {
                items: 2           // 2 items on medium screens
            },
            768: {
                items: 3           // 3 items on tablets
            },
            992: {
                items: 3           // 3 items on desktops
            },
            1200: {
                items: 3           // 3 items for larger screens
            }
        }
    });
});

—

### **4. Generated HTML Structure**
WPBakery with 1/3 columns will output something like this:

<div class="owl-carousel owl-carousel-row">
    <div class="row">
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 1</h4>
                <p>Content for the first column.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 2</h4>
                <p>Content for the second column.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 3</h4>
                <p>Content for the third column.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 4</h4>
                <p>Content for the fourth column.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 5</h4>
                <p>Content for the fifth column.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-4">
            <div class="item">
                <h4>Item 6</h4>
                <p>Content for the sixth column.</p>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>

—

### **5. Custom CSS (Optional)**
Style the items to make them look uniform:

.owl-carousel-row .item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 5px;
}
.owl-nav button {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #333;
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot {
    background: #ccc;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 5px;
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    background: #333;
}

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### **6. Explanation**
– **WPBakery**:
– Use 1/3 columns to structure the content.
– Duplicate as many 1/3 columns as needed.
– **Owl Carousel**:
– Automatically handles sliding and displays the desired number of items based on screen size.

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### **7. Save and Preview**
– Save your page and preview it.
– You will see Owl Carousel rotating through the **1/3 columns** with the number of items set by the responsive rules.

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### **Final Output**:
– On large screens: 3 items will be visible at a time.
– On tablets: 2 items will display.
– On small screens: 1 item will display.
– All the 1/3 columns will slide through seamlessly in the carousel.

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