So, you’ve encountered the dreaded “Sorry, the content area was not found on your page” error while using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder for your WordPress website. Don’t worry, we are here to help you fix this hiccup and get your site back on track. Let’s dive right in and get this sorted out in simple, non-developer terms!
What does this Error Mean?
This error message is basically telling you that Elementor can’t find the content area on the page where it’s supposed to work its magic. Elementor needs a designated space within your WordPress theme to place its content blocks, and if it can’t find it, this error pops up.
Possible Causes of This Error:
Although it’s not exclusively tied to the Astra Theme, we’ve got your back with some potential solutions based on our experience. Take a look, and hopefully, one of these will do the trick to fix the Elementor error:
Verify Elementor Settings:
Double-check some Elementor settings to be sure everything is in order.
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to “Elementor” > “Settings.”
- Under the “General” tab, ensure that “Post Types” includes “Pages.” This ensures Elementor works on regular pages.
The issue with Permalinks:
It is possible that your permalinks structure has a problem and needs to be refreshed. Refresh Permalinks two-three times as suggested in this article and most probably the problem should be resolved.
Trying to edit the blog page:
Dynamic pages (like blog pages) can not be edited directly with Elementor. You can only edit the static pages from Elementor. If you need to create dynamic pages and have Elementor Pro, please take a look at the Elementor documentation.
Conflict with other plugins:
If the solution above does not work, let’s see if it is caused by some plugin installed on the website. To check that, temporarily deactivate all plugins (except Elementor of course) and see if this solves the problem. Then activate them back one by one until the problem returns. That way, you can identify if there is some plugin that’s causing the issue.
Cache Clearing (Optional):
Caching plugins or server caches can sometimes cause conflicts, making it seem like the error persists even after making changes. If you’re using any caching plugins or server-side caching, clear them to ensure you’re viewing the latest version of your page.
With these solutions, you should be able to resolve the Elementor error and continue building your website seamlessly! If none of these solutions work for you, please visit Elementor Help Center and check the solutions mentioned in their documentation, or submit a support ticket with Elementor support.
