How to Add a Custom Class and Custom CSS in Wix

What To Know

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A Wix Premium Plan (Custom CSS requires a paid plan).

Table of Contents

Why Add Custom Classes and CSS to Your Wix Site?
Prerequisites for Custom Styling in Wix
Step-by-Step: Adding a Custom Class in Wix
How to Inject Custom CSS into Your Wix Website
Best Practices for Clean, Scalable Code
SEO Tips to Rank Your Customized Wix Site
Conclusion & Next Steps

1. Why Add Custom Classes and CSS to Your Wix Site?

Wix’s drag-and-drop editor is user-friendly, but it limits design flexibility. By using custom classes and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), you can:

Break free from template constraints.
Achieve pixel-perfect branding (colors, fonts, spacing).
Enhance mobile responsiveness.
Improve site speed by reducing redundant code.
Stand out from competitors using generic Wix templates.

2. Prerequisites for Custom Styling in Wix

A Wix Premium Plan (Custom CSS requires a paid plan).
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS (no coding expertise needed).
Enable Developer Tools: Go to Wix Editor > Settings > Developer Tools > Turn ON.

3. Step-by-Step: Adding a Custom Class in Wix

Step 1: Enable Developer Mode
Click the Wix Editor’s top menu: Settings > Developer Tools > Enable Developer Mode.

Step 2: Select the Element to Customize
Click any element (e.g., a button, text box, or image). In the properties panel, note the default class (e.g., #button1).

Step 3: Assign a Custom Class Name
In the element’s ID field, replace the default with a unique class name (e.g., custom-button). Avoid spaces or special characters.

Step 4: Save and Repeat
Repeat for other elements needing customization. Use consistent naming (e.g., custom-header, custom-footer).

4. How to Inject Custom CSS into Your Wix Website

Step 1: Access the CSS Editor
Go to Developer Tools > CSS Editor.

Step 2: Link Your Custom Class to CSS
Write CSS rules targeting your class. For example:

css

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.custom-button {  
  background-color: #FF5733;  
  border-radius: 25px;  
  font-family: 'Arial';  
  padding: 15px 30px;  
}

Step 3: Preview and Adjust
Use the Preview button to test changes. Adjust values until satisfied.

Step 4: Publish Your Site
Click Publish to make changes live.

5. Best Practices for Clean, Scalable Code

Use Descriptive Class Names: Avoid vague terms like box1; use newsletter-cta instead.
Leverage Responsive Design: Add media queries for mobile:cssCopy@media (max-width: 640px) { .custom-button { padding: 10px 20px; } }
Minimize !important: Override Wix styles sparingly to avoid conflicts.
Organize CSS: Group related styles (e.g., headers, buttons) with comments.

6. SEO Tips to Rank Your Customized Wix Site

Optimize Title & Meta Tags: Include keywords like “custom CSS Wix” in your page titles and descriptions.
Improve Site Speed: Compress images and minimize CSS code.
Mobile-First Design: Google prioritizes mobile-friendly sites.
Internal Linking: Link to related blog posts (e.g., “How to Optimize Wix SEO”).
Alt Text for Graphics: Describe images using keywords (e.g., “custom-css-wix-editor-screenshot”).

7. Conclusion & Next Steps

Adding custom classes and CSS to Wix unlocks limitless design potential. Start small—tweak buttons or headers—then expand to full-page overhauls. Combine these techniques with SEO best practices to rank higher on Google.

Need Help?

Explore Wix’s Velo API for advanced customization.
Use tools like CSS Validator to debug code.