Famous – Responsive Image & Video Grid Gallery for WPBakery Page Builder

Introduction

Famous is a popular responsive image and video grid gallery designed specifically for WordPress and Page Builders like WPBakery Page Builder. This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on how to use Famous to create beautiful and engaging image and video galleries in your WordPress website.

Famous offers advanced features such as customizable layout, lightbox functionality, hover effects, and filtering options, making it one of the most powerful gallery plugins available. With a few clicks, you'll be able to create visually stunning galleries that will improve your website's user experience and boost engagement.

In this tutorial, we will cover the following topics:

• Installing and configuring the Famous plugin
• Setting up the gallery layout
• Adding images and videos to the gallery
• Customizing the gallery styling and settings
• Best practices for using Famous on your website

Tutorial

Step 1: Installing and configuring the Famous plugin

Before you can start using the Famous plugin, you'll need to install and activate it on your WordPress website.

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for "Famous" and click Install Now.
4. Once installed, click Activate.
5. After activation, click Settings > Famous to configure the plugin.
6. The default settings should work just fine for most users, but you can customize various options such as the hover effect, lightbox image size, and more by clicking on the corresponding tab.

Step 2: Setting up the gallery layout

To create a new gallery, you'll need to add the Famous module to your WPBakery Page Builder layout.

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to the page where you want to add the gallery.
2. Click on Page Builder > Add Element.
3. In the search field, type "Famous" and select the corresponding module from the results.
4. Drag and drop the Famous module onto your page to add it.
5. The Famous module should now be listed in the page builder sidebar. Click on it to open its settings.

Step 3: Adding images and videos to the gallery

To add content to your gallery, click on the Images and Videos tab within the Famous settings.

1. Click Add Media to import your images and videos into the gallery.
2. Select the images and/or videos you want to add and click Insert to Gallery.
3. Repeat this process to add multiple items to your gallery.

Step 4: Customizing the gallery styling and settings

From the Famous settings, you can customize various aspects of your gallery, including the layout, styling, and filtering options.

1. Click on the Layout tab to adjust the grid style, image size, and spacing between items.
2. Click on the Styling tab to customize the colors, border, and hover effects of your gallery.
3. Click on the Filtering tab to enable and customize the filtering options, such as categories, tags, and search.

Step 5: Setting up the lightbox (optional)

If you want to enable lightbox functionality for your gallery, go to the Lightbox tab within the Famous settings.

1. Click Enabled to turn on the lightbox feature.
2. Adjust the lightbox settings, such as image size, zoom, and caption options.

Final step: Publishing your page

Once you've added the Famous module, customised your gallery settings, and uploaded your images/videos, it's time to publish your page.

1. Click Publish to make your page visible to the public.

By following these steps, you should now have a functioning Famous responsive image and video grid gallery on your WPBakery Page Builder page.

Best Practices

To get the most out of Famous, make sure to:

• Choose high-quality images and videos for optimal display.
• Use descriptive captions and ALT tags for accessibility.
• Experiment with different layouts, styling options, and filters to create a unique experience for your users.
• Consider adding a clear calls-to-action (CTAs) to encourage user interaction.
• Regularly test and update your gallery as new content is added.