Introduction: Why Divi Makes DIY Websites So Easy

DIY website templates have revolutionised the way small businesses get online. Instead of paying thousands for a designer, you can launch a site for a fraction of the cost. But not all templates are created equal. Many free ones are rigid, hard to edit, or filled with placeholder text.

That’s why building on WordPress with the Divi theme is such a game-changer. Divi is trusted by over 900,000 customers worldwide because it makes customisation simple, even if you’ve never touched code.

In this guide, we’ll walk through exactly how to customise a DIY website template in Divi — step by step. Whether you’re swapping text, replacing images, or adding new sections, you’ll see just how easy it is to create a professional website for your business.

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Step 1: Install Your Divi Template

If you’ve purchased one of our DIY Business Website Templates, you’ll start with a pre-built 5-page website already designed in Divi.

• Already have Divi installed? Import your template files into WordPress and you’re ready to go.

• Don’t have Divi yet? Our Support Pack (£35) includes Divi installation and setup, so your template is ready for editing immediately.

👉 Pro Tip: Unlike free templates with Lorem Ipsum filler, our templates come pre-loaded with industry-relevant copy and images. That means your site looks professional from day one.

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Step 2: Update Your Business Information

Before changing layouts or images, start with the essentials:

• Replace the demo business name with your own.

• Add your logo (if you don’t have one, we provide affordable logo design).

• Update contact details — phone number, email, address.

This ensures that if visitors land on your site early, they can reach you immediately.

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Step 3: Customise Text with the Visual Builder

Divi’s biggest strength is the Visual Builder. Instead of editing in a backend editor, you make changes directly on the page.

• Click any text block → type directly into it.

• Use the formatting toolbar to adjust fonts, colours, or headings.

• Save changes instantly and preview live.

👉 Pro Tip: Keep text clear and customer-focused. Use short sentences, bullet points, and bold highlights to make key benefits stand out.

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Step 4: Replace Images with Your Own

Images bring your website to life. While our templates include relevant starter images, you should replace them with photos that reflect your brand.

• Click on any image module → upload your file.

• Divi automatically resizes and aligns images.

• Use professional photos where possible (or hire a local photographer).

👉 Pro Tip: Compress images before uploading to keep your site fast, especially on mobile. Tools like TinyPNG make this simple.

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Step 5: Adjust Colours and Branding

Want your site to match your brand colours? With Divi, it’s easy.

• Go to Theme Options → Customise Colours.

• Update button colours, text highlights, and section backgrounds.

• Save your colour palette for consistent use across the site.

👉 Pro Tip: Stick to 2–3 core brand colours for a clean, professional look.

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Step 6: Add or Remove Sections

Our DIY templates include up to 5 sections on the homepage (About, Services, Contact, Team, etc.). But you may want to tweak them.

• To add a section: Click the blue “+” icon → choose a layout block.

• To remove a section: Hover → click the trash icon.

• To duplicate a section: Hover → click the clone icon and edit.

👉 Pro Tip: Think of each section as a mini landing page. Each should answer one key question your visitor has.

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Step 7: Optimise for SEO

A website isn’t just about looking good — it needs to rank. That’s why SEO is baked into our templates.

• Use the RankMath plugin to add meta titles and descriptions.

• Include your business name + location in your homepage title.

• Use your keywords naturally in headings and body text.

👉 Pro Tip: Aim for at least 500–700 words of quality content across your homepage and key service pages.

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Step 8: Test on Mobile

Before publishing, always preview your site on mobile. Divi makes this easy with a built-in mobile preview.

• Check that buttons are easy to tap.

• Ensure images scale correctly.

• Confirm that text is legible without zooming.

👉 Pro Tip: More than half of your visitors will be mobile users — if your site works on their phones, you’ll instantly stand out.

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Step 9: Publish and Share

Once you’re happy, click Publish. Your new website is live!

Now it’s time to share:

• Add your site to your Google Business Profile.

• Share it on social media.

• Add your URL to business directories.

The sooner you share, the faster Google will index your site and bring you visitors.

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Why Divi Templates Beat Other DIY Options

Many DIY website templates are limited — they lock you into rigid designs, force you to pay for extras, or include branding you can’t remove.

Divi is different because:

• It’s a premium theme trusted by over 900,000 customers.

• It offers unlimited customisation with drag-and-drop editing.

• It’s future-proof — you can grow your site without rebuilding.

👉 That’s why we build all our DIY Business Website Templates in Divi. You get a professional design at DIY prices, with flexibility that grows as your business does.

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Final Thoughts: Customisation Made Simple

Customising a DIY website template in Divi is straightforward — no coding required. From swapping text and images to adjusting colours and adding new sections, you’re always in control.

And because our templates come pre-built with professional copy, industry images, and SEO structure, you’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from a strong foundation.

👉 Ready to customise your own website? Get started today with our DIY Business Website Templates — and launch your site for just £49.

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