Advanced Custom Fields & Elementor Job Listings Walkthrough

In this Walkthrough we’ll explore the integration of Advanced Custom Fields & Elementor together with WPTuts. These two tools allow you to create dynamic content that can be tailored to your specific needs and create fantastic websites. In this example, we will use them to create a job listings archive and the single page for it. So let’s have a look.

Setting Up Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

1. Install ACF Plugin
   Navigate to the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New, and search for “Advanced Custom Fields.” Install and activate the plugin.
2. Create Custom Fields
   Go to Custom Fields > Add New. Here, you can create a field group and add fields like text, dropdown, etc. You can define the field name, type, and other attributes.Example:

   Field Name	Type	Example
   Salary	Text	$50,000
   Location	Text	New York
   Job Type	Dropdown	Full-Time

3. Assign Field Group to Post Type
   Choose where the field group will appear, such as posts, pages, or custom post types.

Integrating ACF & Elementor – Archive Page

1. Create a Loop Grid in Elementor
   Open Elementor and add a new section. Choose the “Posts” widget and set the source to your desired post type.
2. Build a Template for the Loop
   Customize the loop by adding elements like featured image, post title, and post excerpt. You can adjust the layout, columns, and style.
3. Insert ACF Fields
   Click on the dynamic tags icon and choose the ACF field you want to insert. You can add custom fields like salary and location.
4. Style the Loop
   Use Elementor’s styling options to adjust typography, color, spacing, and more.
5. Set Up Pagination
   Enable pagination in the widget settings and choose the pagination type.
6. Publish the Archive Template
   Click “Publish” and set the conditions for where this template will be used, such as all posts of a specific type.

Building Single Post Pages with Elementor & ACF

1. Create a Template for Individual Job Posts
   In Elementor, create a new single post template.
2. Add Elements
   Use Elementor’s widgets to add featured image, post title, post content, and post info.
3. Insert ACF Data
   Click on the dynamic tags icon and choose the ACF field to insert custom data like salary and location.
4. Add a Button for PDF Application Form
   Use the Button widget and set the link to the ACF field containing the PDF URL.
5. Style and Publish
   Customize the appearance using Elementor’s styling options and publish the template.

Viewing the Final Result

Navigate to the front end of your website to see the newly created content. The archive page displays the posts with ACF data, and individual job posts show the custom layout with ACF fields.

Conclusion of Advanced Custom Fields & Elementor

Integrating Advanced Custom Fields with Elementor provides a powerful way to create personalized and dynamic content. By following the detailed steps above, you can transform your website’s appearance and functionality. The possibilities are endless, so start exploring and see what you can create!