Getting Started

Explore the basics of using Universe to create a truly custom website quickly and easily

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What is the Universe Sticker?The Universe Sticker is a small badge representing Universe that appears at the bottom of your website. We think of it as a badge of authe...

Universe Basics: Stack BlockStack Block allows you to group other blocks together in a dynamic layout that automatically adjusts depending on the space available. Thi...

Universe Basics: Group BlocksUniverse offers two different blocks that group other blocks together. The Grid Block and the Stack Block. These Group Blocks are useful f...

What are storage limits?When you upload images, videos, files, and other assets Universe stores them with your website. These assets are used for Image Blocks, Ga...

How to Add a GIF with the Image BlockDraw out the desired area on the Grid and select the Image Block. After you select the Image Block you will be presented with several imag...

How do I save my work?Your work will now autosave into a draft if you close the Editor. This means you can make updates to your site without needing to publish....

How do I add a free shipping rate?The default setting for shipping in Universe is free shipping. If you have added a standard shipping rate and want to switch back to offe...

How can I apply a new theme on an existing page?After choosing a theme for your website: Tap an existing block in the Grid Editor. Go to the first or second tab in the block settings. ...

How can I edit the opacity of text on my site?The Color Picker feature lets your page background show through Text Blocks on your website. To set the opacity for a color on your webs...

Univer.se Basics: ThemesThemes allow you to create site wide design changes in just a few taps. All Universe templates come with a preset theme that can be edi...

What are Text Styles?You can save time and keep your site consistent across pages by leveraging the power of Text Styles. https://youtu.be/AfG-SIJXwFs Cho...

Applying Site Themes to BlocksBlocks on Universe can reflect the style settings of your site's theme. There are a few steps to take to assign a block style: Tap a bloc...

Univer.se Basics: Resizing a block Blocks can easily be resized to make content larger or smaller on your site. To resize a block, you must first tap the block to select i...

How do I Undo and Redo changes in Universe?How does Undo and Redo work? Undo and Redo are powerful tools in the Universe platform that give you the flexibility to experiment with yo...

Can I save my work before publishing?Your work in the editor will automatically save a draft to your device periodically while you are working. This makes it easy to update a ...

How do I adjust Text Spacing?With Text Spacing, you now have greater control and expression over the appearance of text on your site. To Edit Text Spacing: Tap on...

Univer.se Basics: Color PickerChoose any color to use on your site! Color Picker allows you to input and select any color multiple ways. You can choose from a ton of pr...

Universe Basics: Default Starter Page PlaceholderThis is what your site looks like before you publish! Universe has a new default starter page! Think of this as a placeholder for your we...

Univer.se Basics: MarginLevel Up Your Site with Block Margin on Univer.se You're able to customize the space around your blocks using Block Margin. You can use th...

Univer.se Basics: Grid EditorBuilding the site of your dreams doesn't have to be hard. It can feel like playing a game with the Univer.se Grid! The Univer.se Grid Edit...

Univer.se Basics: Block LayeringStack Blocks and build the site of your dreams Block Layering on Univer.se allows you to place blocks on top of each other to create Block...

Univer.se Basics: Web AppThe Universe Web App allows you to easily make a website right in your browser without downloading anything. This is a great option for An...

What is Universe?Universe is a no code, drag and drop website builder with everything you need to build and run your own website. Universe is designed to b...

Univer.se Basics: Get Started on iPhoneWelcome to Univer.se. We're happy to have you onboard! In this guide, we'll show you how to get your site off of the ground and onto the i...

Is Universe really free?Yes, you can create a real website on Universe totally free! Making a website on Universe is free. You can design and publish your own web...

Univer.se Basics: Get Started on iPadWelcome to Univer.se. We're happy to have you onboard! In this guide, we'll show you how to get your site off of the ground and onto the i...

What devices and operating systems does Universe work best with?Universe works on whatever device you have with you when creativity strikes! iPhone and iPad Universe supports all iPhones and iPads run...

Universe Basics: The Grid Editor and BlocksLearn about the Grid Editor and more Welcome to Universe, the first-ever website builder designed for your phone! Universe is composed of ...

Is Universe available for Android or desktops?Anyone can edit sites from any device using the Universe at web.univer.se! web.univer.se works on Android phones and tablets as well as Wi...

Univer.se Basics: Page vs Subpage?Where the pages live on your site! With Univer.se there are two different types of pages -- Pages and Subpages. Pages are what people see ...

Universe Basics: Add Rows to Your SiteMake your site scroll! You can add or remove rows anywhere on a page right from the grid! The more rows a page has, the more content it'l...

Universe Basics: Choosing a Domain NameChoosing your custom domain is a really important step! Stand out among others in your industry, and improve your Google Search ranking. T...

Univer.se Basics: Creating Multiple WebsitesThere's no limit to how many sites you create. Build away! Univer.se allows you to create as many websites as you could possibly want. Uni...

Universe Basics: Is there a page limit?The number of pages that can be added to your site changes based on the plan you are subscribed to.Free Users: 5 Pages Base Subscribers: 2...

Univer.se Basics: Text BlockThe Text Block on iOS, iPadOS and Mac OS The Text Block is free for all users to add to their site. To begin adding text on your site, dra...

Univer.se Basics: Image BlockAdd image to your site with the Image Block! The Image Block is free for all users to use and allows you to add images to your site. To be...

Univer.se Basics: Link BlockSocial media accounts and more! The Link Block enables you to easily add a shortcut to a variety of popular sources. You can easily link t...

Univer.se Basics: Video BlockUpload videos to your site with the Video Block You can upload videos to your site in varying lengths depending on your plan. Free: 10 Min...

Univer.se Basics: Subscribe BlockCapture email addresses from your site visitors to send out updates! Building an audience is a big part of running your website. With the ...

Univer.se Basics: Button BlockAdd an action to your site! The Button Block allows you to place an action anywhere on your site. You have the ability to not only customi...

Univer.se Basics: SoundCloud BlockAdd some music to your site! Ask the CommunityDo not worry. You are not alone! Ask other Universe creators how they solved this problem....

Univer.se Basics: Gallery BlockAdd up to 10 photos in one block! The Gallery Block allows you to add up to 10 photos in a single space. You have the ability to choose wh...

Univer.se Basics: Giphy BlockMake your site pop by adding GIFS! The Giphy Block allows you to add a gif to your site directly from Giphy! GIFS are super fun animated c...

Univer.se Basics: Loop Block3 seconds of magic! With the Loop Block, you can add a video of up to 3 seconds in length that will loop forever! This block is perfect if...

Univer.se Basics: Your ProfileWhat's that Smile icon? Welcome to your Profile! This section of the app houses important information about you, the app, and how to get h...

Universe Basics: Map BlockEasily provide a location on your site! The Map Block allows you to easily add a detailed map of a location to your website. This is a gre...

Univer.se Basics: Vimeo BlockAdd videos right from Vimeo! The Vimeo Block allows you to directly embed content from Vimeo right on your site! It's as easy as searching...

Univer.se Basics: Shape BlockAdd a bunch of different shapes to your site! The Shape Block allows you to add colorful objects to your site. There are a variety of diff...

Univer.se Basics: Youtube BlockAdd YouTube videos to your site The YouTube Block allows you to directly embed content from YouTube right on your site! It's as easy as s...

Univer.se Basics: Contact BlockHave visitors call, text, or email! The Contact Block allows you to provide an easy way for visitors to reach you via phone, text, or emai...

Univer.se Basics: Code Block💵 Pro Subscribers Only Embed HTML elements on your site using the Code Block! The Code Block allows you to take your no-code Univer.se sit...