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Mastering Containers in Wix Studio: The Simple Guide You Need

  • Writer: MUNDOWRITES
    MUNDOWRITES
  • Sep 20
  • 3 min read
Getting to know containers | Wix Studio tutorial

Building a website is like putting together a puzzle. Every piece has to fit just right, and the more pieces you have, the easier it is to get lost in the mess. That’s where containers come in. Watch this Wix Studio tutorial on containers. You know how powerful they can be for keeping your designs neat, responsive, and easy to manage. Let’s break down the key lessons.



What Are Containers?

Think of a container as a box. You can place text, images, or buttons inside this box. Once inside, all those items stick together. If you move the box, everything inside moves too. It’s a simple idea, but it saves you loads of time and prevents mistakes when editing your site.


Compares containers to organizing a drawer. Toss things in freely, and it’s chaos. Use small boxes inside, and suddenly everything has its place. That’s exactly what containers do for your design.



Why Containers Matter

Containers aren’t just about looks. They play a big role in how your site works:

  • SEO boost: Clean structure helps search engines understand your page.

  • Accessibility: Screen readers navigate better when content is grouped logically.

  • Consistency: Spacing and alignment stay the same across pages.


Instead of adjusting every single element one by one, you update the container, and the changes ripple through.



The Box Model Made Easy

Every element on your site lives inside a box. When you put that element in a container, the container becomes the “parent” and the element is the “child.” This parent-child setup makes sure elements know where they belong.

The tutorial explains spacing using two words: padding and margin.

  • Padding = the space inside the container’s walls.

  • Margin = the space outside the container, keeping it apart from other elements.


Get these right, and your site instantly looks more polished.



Types of Containers

The video introduces a few container types you’ll use often:

  1. Free-form container – Drop elements anywhere inside. Perfect for creative layouts.

  2. Stack – Prevents items from overlapping. Choose vertical or horizontal, set the spacing once, and it stays consistent.

  3. Repeater and Grids – Great for sections like product listings or galleries where you need a repeating layout.


Using the right container type means less time fixing layouts when switching between desktop, tablet, and mobile views.



Breakpoints and Responsive Design

Here’s a common beginner mistake: re-parenting. Moving an element to a new container isn’t just a design tweak. It’s a structural change that affects every screen size.


This tutorial shows how containers, especially stacks and grids, keep things from breaking when you adjust for mobile or wide desktop screens. Containers are your best friend for responsive design.



How to Add and Use Containers

Let’s walk through this process step by step:

  1. Go to Add ➜ Containers in the Editor.

  2. Drag the container onto your canvas.

  3. Place elements inside by dragging them into the container.

  4. Confirm in the Layers panel to see the parent-child relationship.

  5. Group multiple items, then select “Place in Container” or “Stack” from the action bar.


It’s simple once you’ve done it once or twice.



Responsive Behavior Options

The Inspector panel in Wix Studio lets you choose how your container behaves when the screen size changes. Options include:

  • Scale proportionally

  • Relative width

  • Fixed

  • Stretch


Choosing the right option depends on your layout. For example, a hero banner might stretch across the screen, while a button stays fixed.



Quick Workflow You Can Try Today

Here’s a mini process inspired by the video:

  1. Sketch your section idea on paper.

  2. Add a free-form container for each content group.

  3. Convert smaller groups into Stacks to lock spacing.

  4. For complex layouts, use a Grid and place containers inside.

  5. Double-check on mobile and wide desktop views right away.


Follow this and you’ll avoid the usual frustration of elements jumping around.



Parting Shot

The Wix Studio tutorial on containers is short, but it packs a lot of wisdom. Containers keep your design clean, your site fast, and your workflow stress-free. Once you start using them, you’ll wonder how you ever built without them.


If you’re just getting started, focus on learning free-form containers and stacks first. Then move into grids and repeaters as your designs grow. Each step will make your site not only look better but also perform better.


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