How to Edit a Wix Website

To edit a Wix website, log into your Wix account, open the site dashboard, and click "Edit Site" to launch the drag and drop editor. From there you can change text, swap images, rearrange sections, adjust your mobile layout, and publish updates in just a few clicks.

This guide walks through every step of the editing process, from opening the editor to publishing your changes. Whether you are making a quick text fix or redesigning an entire page, the steps below will help you get it done.

How to Open the Wix Editor

Before you can make any changes, you need to get into the editor. Here is how to do it:

• Log in at wix.com with the email address tied to your account. If you manage more than one Wix website, you will land on the dashboard of whichever site you edited most recently.
• Switch sites if needed. Click the site name at the top left of the dashboard and pick the site you want to work on from the dropdown list.
• Click "Edit Site" in the top right corner of the dashboard. This launches the Wix Editor in a new tab where all your pages, sections, and design elements are ready to modify.

If you cannot find the site you are looking for, double-check that you are logged into the correct Wix account. It is easy to end up in the wrong account if you share a computer or have multiple logins.

Editing Text on Your Wix Site

Text changes are the most common edits. Click on any text box in the editor and start typing. The text toolbar appears automatically and lets you change the font, size, color, alignment, and spacing.

A few things to keep in mind when editing text:

• Use heading styles (H1, H2, H3) from the text settings rather than just making text bigger and bold. Heading tags matter for SEO and screen readers.
• Keep paragraphs short. Walls of text drive visitors away. Aim for 2 to 4 sentences per paragraph on most pages.
• Check for typos after every edit. Wix does not have a built-in spell checker, so copy your text into a free tool like Grammarly or Google Docs if you want an extra check.

For more details on working with text, see our full guide on how to add and edit text on Wix.

Changing Images and Backgrounds

To swap an image, click on it and select "Change Image" from the toolbar. You can upload a new file from your computer, pick from Wix's free media library, or paste an image URL. Resize the image by dragging its corner handles, and use the crop tool to adjust framing.

For page or section backgrounds, click on the section area, then select "Change Section Background." You can use a solid color, a gradient, an image, or even a video. If you use an image background, make sure it looks good on both desktop and mobile screens since a wide landscape photo can get cropped awkwardly on a phone.

Adding and Removing Sections

Sections are the building blocks of every Wix page. Each section spans the full width of the screen and contains the elements inside it, like text, images, buttons, and forms.

• Add a section: Hover between two existing sections until the blue "Add Section" button appears. Click it to choose from blank layouts or pre-designed section templates.
• Delete a section: Right-click the section background and choose "Delete." Be careful here because this removes everything inside the section and there is no undo after you save.
• Reorder sections: Click the drag handle on the left side of a section and move it up or down the page.

Adding Elements and Apps

The "Add Elements" button (the plus icon on the left toolbar) opens a panel with buttons, forms, menus, galleries, social bars, and dozens of other components. Click any element to drop it onto the page, then drag it to position it where you want.

For more advanced features like booking systems, online stores, or live chat, open the Wix App Market from the left toolbar. Most apps have a free tier, and installing one usually takes just a couple of clicks. You can learn more about extending your site in our guide on how to add a blog to Wix.

Editing the Mobile Version

Wix has a separate mobile editor that you can switch to by clicking the phone icon at the top of the editor. The mobile layout is independent from the desktop layout, which means changes you make in the mobile editor do not affect the desktop version (and vice versa).

Things to check in the mobile editor:

• Text size and readability. Font sizes that look fine on desktop can be too small or too large on mobile.
• Image placement. Images sometimes shift out of position on narrower screens.
• Hidden elements. You can hide specific elements on mobile if they take up too much space or do not translate well to a small screen.
• Button tap targets. Make sure buttons are large enough to tap with a finger.

Skipping the mobile editor is one of the most common mistakes Wix users make. Over half of web traffic comes from mobile devices, and Google uses mobile-first indexing, so a broken mobile layout can hurt your rankings.

Wix ADI vs Wix Editor vs Wix Studio

Wix offers three different editing experiences, and the one you use affects how much control you have:

• Wix ADI (Artificial Design Intelligence): A simplified editor that builds a site for you based on answers to a few questions. It is fast and easy but gives you limited control over layout and design. Good for beginners who want a site up quickly.
• Wix Editor: The standard drag and drop editor with full control over every element on the page. This is what most users work with and what this guide focuses on.
• Wix Studio (formerly Editor X): A more advanced editor built for designers and agencies. It offers responsive breakpoints, CSS-like layout controls, and collaboration tools. Overkill for a simple business site, but powerful for custom work.

For a deeper comparison, check out our post on Wix ADI vs Wix Editor.

Updating Site Settings

Beyond editing page content, there are site-wide settings you should know about. You can access these from the dashboard under "Settings" or from within the editor.

• Favicon: The small icon that appears in browser tabs. Upload a square image (at least 16x16 pixels, ideally 192x192) under Settings > Favicon.
• SEO settings: Set your homepage title and meta description under Settings > SEO. Each page also has its own SEO settings accessible from the page menu in the editor.
• Social sharing image: Under Settings > Social Share, upload the image that appears when someone shares your site link on Facebook, LinkedIn, or other platforms.
• Cookie consent banner: If you collect data or use analytics, enable the cookie banner under Settings > Privacy & Cookies.

Previewing and Publishing

Always preview your changes before publishing. Click the "Preview" button at the top right of the editor to see exactly how your site will look to visitors. Check both the desktop and mobile views.

When you are happy with the changes, click "Publish" in the top right corner. Your updates go live immediately. If something looks wrong after publishing, you can always go back into the editor, fix the issue, and publish again.

Wix also keeps a site history, so if you need to roll back to a previous version, go to your dashboard, click "Site History," and restore an earlier save point.

Common Editing Mistakes to Avoid

After working with Wix sites for years, here are the mistakes we see most often:

• Not saving regularly. Wix has autosave, but it does not catch every change instantly. Hit Ctrl+S (or Cmd+S on Mac) after major edits.
• Ignoring the mobile layout. As mentioned above, the mobile editor is separate. If you only edit the desktop version, your mobile site may look broken.
• Overloading pages with elements. Every image, animation, and app you add increases load time. Slower pages rank lower in search results and frustrate visitors.
• Forgetting to set alt text on images. Alt text helps search engines understand your images and makes your site accessible to visitors using screen readers.
• Making huge changes all at once. If something breaks, it is hard to figure out which change caused the problem. Make small edits, preview, and publish incrementally.