Most web designers spend countless minutes digging through Elementor’s widget list, hunting down the same tools over and over. What if you could cut that time in half—today? By learning how to Mark Widgets as Favorites in Elementor, you unlock a personalized interface that delivers instant access to your go-to elements. Imagine opening the Editor’s Panel and seeing only the widgets you need, exactly when you need them. In my work with Fortune 500 clients and 8-figure agencies, I’ve seen teams shave hours off every project just by pinning their top widgets into a “Favorites” section.
If you’re still scrolling, searching, and settling for sluggish performance, you’re leaving efficiency—and profits—on the table. There’s a gap between where your design process is and where it could be: a streamlined, razor-sharp workflow centered around your personal toolkit. But here’s the catch: very few designers bother to customize their Editor’s Panel, turning a simple feature into a competitive advantage. That ends right now.
Over the next few minutes, you’ll discover why your workflow is bleeding time, the exact steps to create a favorites section, and how to turn this tiny habit into a million-dollar multiplier for your web design workflow. Don’t just read—implement. Your next project should be your fastest, most profitable one yet.
Why Your Workflow Leaks Time (Mark Widgets as Favorites)
You’ve poured hours into building sleek pages, yet the Editor’s Panel feels like a maze. Every scroll is wasted opportunity. Every search for a widget is friction that slows your creative momentum. That friction costs money—whether it’s billable hours or forfeited project capacity.
The Hidden Drag of Scrolling Through Hundreds of Widgets
Every extra second hunting for the widget you want adds up. On a typical site build, that could be 15–20 wasted minutes per hour. If you bill $100/hour, that’s $25 down the drain on an average two-hour session.
Why Customization Is Non-Negotiable in Modern Web Design
Cookie-cutter workflows belong in the past. Today’s top designers demand personalized access to tools, not one-size-fits-all panels. By ignoring this, you’re choosing friction over efficiency.
5 Steps to Mark Widgets as Favorites for Instant Access
- Open the Editor’s Panel: Click the widget icon on the left—your toolbox awaits.
- Hover over Your Favorite Widget: Spot the tiny star icon next to its label.
- Click the Star: Instantly pin that widget to your Favorites section at the top.
- Repeat for 5–10 Widgets: Choose your most-used elements—headings, images, buttons, forms.
- Collapse Unused Categories: Minimize all other panels to focus on what matters.
That’s it. Less than 60 seconds to save minutes on every future design session.
“Your workspace is only as fast as your access points. Create the shortcuts you wish existed.”
Favorites vs Default Panel: Quick Comparison
- Default Panel: All widgets, endless scrolling, wasted time.
- Favorites Section: Personalized access, zero scrolling, instant pick.
- Default: Generic layout, no priority tools.
Favorites: Your top widgets front and center. - Default: Cluttered categories.
Favorites: Razor-sharp focus on what you need now.
Ever stared at a cluttered panel and felt overwhelmed? If so, you’re not alone—but you’re also one click away from escape.
How Pinning Favorites Supercharges Your Workflow
When your most-used widgets live in a dedicated favorites section, you:
- Slash design time by up to 30%
- Maintain creative flow with fewer interruptions
- Streamline your web design workflow for consistent quality
Future pacing: Imagine launching your next campaign page in half the time, impressing clients with both speed and polish. If you’re billing by the hour, that’s direct profit; if you’re on a flat fee, that’s higher margin.
What To Do In The Next 24 Hours
Don’t let this sit in the “I’ll do it later” pile. Here’s your action plan:
- Open any live project in Elementor.
- Implement the 5 steps above—pin at least 7 widgets.
- Time yourself on a simple page build.
If you still scroll to find elements, then add two more widgets to your favorites. - Compare your time savings. Aim for a 20% lift in speed within 24 hours.
When you hit that target, you’ll know this feature isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a workflow revolution.
- Mark Widgets as Favorites
- This Elementor feature lets you select your most-used widgets and pin them in a dedicated favorites section within the Editor’s Panel, enabling direct personalized access and streamlining your design workflow.
- Editor’s Panel
- The sidebar in Elementor where all widgets live. Customizing this area with a favorites section reduces friction in your web design workflow.
