Universal Elements in Sites: Save, Reuse, and Keep Pages Consistent
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Creating and configuring the perfect element makes sites feel professional. Universal Elements let us save those components once and reuse them everywhere. That reduces repetitive work, cuts mistakes, and keeps pages aligned across funnels, websites, and stores.
Why Universal Elements matter
Universal Elements give us a simple, scalable design system. Instead of rebuilding the same button, header, or section on every page, we save it as a reusable asset. That delivers three clear benefits:
Faster editing — save time by dragging ready-made pieces into new pages.
Consistent design — align styles and spacing across the entire site quickly.
Fewer errors — automated safeguards help prevent accidental duplicates and mismatches.
How to save an element
The process is straightforward and works from any page editor in funnels, websites, or stores.
Edit the page where you built the element you want to save.
Find the customized element and click the floppy disk icon to save it.
Name the element, choose Universal Elements as the destination, and click Save.
How to reuse a saved element
Adding a saved element to a new page takes only a few clicks.
Open the page where you want to place the element and click the plus sign to add an element.
Go to Saved Assets and select Universal Elements.
Drag your saved element into place and adjust layout as needed.
How synchronization works
Universal Elements synchronize immediately across builds. When we update a universal element, those changes can propagate to every page that uses it. That keeps designs consistent and avoids the need to open each page to apply the same fix manually.
Best practices for Universal Elements
Name assets clearly — use descriptive names so team members can find elements quickly.
Limit variations — keep a single source of truth for core components, and create deliberate variants only when necessary.
Use safeguards — rely on the platform’s duplicate prevention to avoid conflicting copies.
Document changes — note updates in your design system so the team knows when a universal element has changed.
Troubleshooting and tips
If an element doesn’t appear in Saved Assets, confirm it was saved as a Universal Element and not to a local or personal folder.
When updates don’t show immediately, refresh the builder to force synchronization.
Create a naming convention for versions, like footer-v1, footer-v2, to track changes without confusion.
Use universal elements for repeating patterns like headers, footers, pricing blocks, and call-to-action sections.
FAQ
What are Universal Elements?
Universal Elements are saved design components that can be reused across funnels, websites, and stores to maintain consistent styles and reduce repetitive editing.
How do we save an element as universal?
Edit the page, click the floppy disk icon on the customized element, name it, select Universal Elements as the destination, and save.
Will changes to a universal element update across all pages?
Yes. Updates synchronize immediately across builds so pages that use the element stay consistent.
Can duplicates cause problems?
The system includes safeguards to minimize duplicates. Following a clear naming convention and versioning helps prevent accidental copies.
Where can we find saved universal elements?
Open the element picker by clicking the plus sign, go to Saved Assets, and select Universal Elements to see and drag in your saved components.
Final thoughts
Universal Elements streamline design and editing. They reduce repetitive work and help teams build professional, consistent pages faster. Use clear names, limit unnecessary variants, and rely on global synchronization to keep your sites aligned and error free.
This article was created from the video Universal Elements in Sites: Save, Reuse, and Keep Pages Consistent
