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Getting Started

This documentation will guide you through everything you need to know to build great websites using our curated collection of production-ready components.

What Is designwithEtch?

designwithEtch is a components and patterns library that bridges the gap between Etch's revolutionary visual development environment and the professional-grade components that developers and agencies need to build scalable, maintainable websites.

Every component in our library is:

  • Code-conscious - Built with semantic HTML and modern CSS following web standards
  • Etch-native - Designed to leverage Etch's unique capabilities like AutoBEM and global sync
  • Educational - Includes documentation to help you learn web development more effectively
  • Production-ready - Thoroughly tested and optimized for real-world client projects

Who This Documentation Is For

Whether you're a professional agency building dozens of sites per year, an ambitious freelancer looking to elevate your skills, or an enterprise team standardizing on professional WordPress development, this documentation will help you:

  • Understand our component architecture and best practices
  • Implement components efficiently in your Etch projects
  • Customize and extend components for specific client needs
  • Learn modern web development techniques through practical examples
  • Build scalable, maintainable websites that perform

What You'll Find Here

This documentation is organized into several key sections:

Component Library

Comprehensive guides for each component category, including foundation elements, interface patterns, content modules, conversion elements, and advanced interactions.

Best Practices

In-depth guides on semantic HTML, modern CSS techniques, accessibility standards, and performance optimization.

Integration Guides

Step-by-step tutorials for implementing components in real-world scenarios, with practical examples and code snippets.

Advanced Techniques

Explore sophisticated patterns, custom implementations, and advanced Etch features that set professional developers apart.

Our Philosophy: Components That Teach

Unlike traditional template libraries that prioritize quick visual results, designwithEtch is built on the principle that great components should make you a better developer. Each component comes with:

  • Detailed implementation notes explaining architectural decisions
  • Best practice recommendations for customization
  • Performance optimization tips
  • Accessibility considerations
  • Real-world use case examples

Quality Standards

Every component in our library meets rigorous standards:

  • Semantic HTML - Proper document structure and meaningful markup
  • Modern CSS - Flexbox, CSS Grid, custom properties, and progressive enhancement
  • Accessibility First - Ensures semantic markup and ARIA support
  • Performance Optimized - Minimal footprint, efficient rendering, mobile-first approach
  • Cross-Browser Compatible - Tested across modern browsers and devices

Getting the Most from This Documentation

To maximize your success with designwithEtch:

  1. Start with the fundamentals - Even experienced developers should review our architectural principles
  2. Follow the examples - Our code snippets are production-tested and ready to implement
  3. Understand the why - Read the explanatory notes to deepen your understanding
  4. Experiment and customize - Use our components as a foundation for your unique implementations

Ready to build better WordPress websites? Let's dive into the components that will transform your development workflow and help you deliver exceptional results for every project.