# Essentials or Essentials Pack **URL:** \ **Category:** Elements\ **Created:** [April 27, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887 "2026-04-27T12:40:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![binarydog](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/binarydog/32/349_2.png) [@binarydog](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/binarydog)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/1 "2026-04-27T12:40:43Z")
In this video, Ben says: ‘All these templates are standard components that ship with Elements.’ [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/d/4/d470b2474487f6a76146c7784d533089cd7e48c2.jpeg "Build your Website in 5 Minutes with Essential Templates") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nErPbqxql-A&t=58) I don’t have these templates in Elements. How can I get hold of them? Or are there no templates included at all, and is he actually referring to that Essential Pack for an extra $199? ---
**Author:** ![sbchasin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/sbchasin/32/26943_2.png) [@sbchasin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sbchasin)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/2 "2026-04-27T12:53:04Z")
The templates included with base Elements are in the templates section of main screen. ![Screenshot 2026-04-27 at 08.50.59](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/3/c/3c63e1327a11aae3581e9faffb929be62aa933d5.png) There are more included with the Essentials pack ---
**Author:** ![ben](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ben/32/28488_2.png) [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/3 "2026-04-27T16:10:20Z")
Hi @binarydog > [@binarydog](#): > > Ben says: ‘All these templates are standard components that ship with Elements.’ What I meant was that all of the templates in the Essentials pack are made up from the core components that ship with Elements. Hope that makes sense? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/4 "2026-04-27T19:24:30Z")
I waited too long - should’ve bought the essentials add on a long time ago Would have changed how I made websites entirely… There little niceties inside and properly laid out content Example: the forms have a green sentence with checkmark when completed correctly or a red colored sentence with a red x if not completed Plus when the I have read the policy is ticked - it turns blue and stays blue This is one example You can of course program all of the above- but they thought it through and made an elegant solution that you just drag in the pack on the side… I filled in all the host information and dropped it in the panel as a custom ‘pack’. Now I just drag my custom pack into the website and it’s done ✅. Completely Done… 2 seconds Amazing! ---
**Author:** ![binarydog](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/binarydog/32/349_2.png) [@binarydog](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/binarydog)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/5 "2026-04-27T19:43:47Z")
Thanks Steve, I know that of course ---
**Author:** ![binarydog](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/binarydog/32/349_2.png) [@binarydog](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/binarydog)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/6 "2026-04-27T19:44:46Z")
Yes, of course. Thanks for the explanation, Ben. ---
**Author:** ![binarydog](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/binarydog/32/349_2.png) [@binarydog](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/binarydog)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/7 "2026-04-27T20:09:34Z")
I don’t doubt the usefulness of the Essential Pack, Michael. It’s certainly practical, especially since the individual components are quite time-consuming to learn due to a lack of detailed descriptions and help texts. While the videos are helpful, they barely scratch the surface of the components. So, with the Essential Pack, I’d essentially be buying a manual and a shortcut to the learning curve for an additional cost—at least for a few things. There’s a big difference between building a nice website like Ben does in a video using pre-made templates in five minutes, and working on a client project with numerous specifications for how things should look and function. To meet those requirements, I need to understand the full functionality of the components and have access to more complex tools, as I’ve already described with the forms and other features. A simple example: I haven’t yet figured out how, or even if, I can set up a modal trigger to remain visible on the page (sticky). This also applies to other components that I would need to be able to adjust. But I might start a new thread for my most pressing questions. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/8 "2026-04-27T20:21:33Z")
Yes I understand- totally 👍 Just re did my main website 100+ pages - took two weeks of on off work For this version left off all my old slide ins and pop ups - it’s made for cleaner site - but not getting people signing up for my email list either I used chat gpt to create slide ins that would appear once to a user once per week… ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/9 "2026-04-27T21:22:33Z")
Matts if you have a look at my site [ezyasabc.co.uk](http://ezyasabc.co.uk) and press the sustainability or the measurment button these are just examples of modals and may help with your question. If you want to be more specific or need help just ask. TIA ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/10 "2026-04-27T23:55:06Z")
Wow 🤯 - Paul - great job on your site!! Congratulations! Really really good and modern functioning Really nice 👍 I’d hire you! lol 😂 ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/11 "2026-04-28T09:20:01Z")
Thanks for your comments, I don’t think you would want to hire me as I would have to blow my own trumpet! 🙂 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/12 "2026-04-28T10:27:15Z")
I had deleted my old version - but after visiting your site - went into Time Machine and recovered it… Various html stuff and more from old site 🙂 Might’ve found new life yet… ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/13 "2026-04-28T10:33:22Z")
Yes there were a few home made HTML bits in my site as I did it before the “real” ones were available. Also loads of snippets from CARTLOOM for the selling shop side. However don’t forget using iFrame you can have an Elements site with your old site bits embedded into it until the masters of creation get the things we need to move away fully from RW of aol. [elementsapp://downloadDocument/aV18lYAPO6JH](elementsapp://downloadDocument/aV18lYAPO6JH). change the path to whatever is yours. ---
**Author:** ![IdahoSAM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/idahosam/32/15242_2.png) [@IdahoSAM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/IdahoSAM)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/14 "2026-04-29T21:54:53Z")
My only suggestion is to use a pause on hover of the reviews that are in the slider towards the bottom. I couldn’t read the comments fast enough before they disappeared to the left. Otherwise nice site Paul ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/15 "2026-04-29T22:00:12Z")
I am not able to change anything yet as in limbo until tomorrow. My site is licensed from Australia and until tomorrow’s session with DifferentDan my NS have been changed overnight last night and finishing set up on Elements Hosting tomorrow. Then I’ll be back in business and goodbye Exact! ---
**Author:** ![IdahoSAM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/idahosam/32/15242_2.png) [@IdahoSAM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/IdahoSAM)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/essentials-or-essentials-pack/55887/16 "2026-04-29T22:32:03Z")
I have switched as well. Was using ChilliDog and now the Elements hosting. Cheers