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Hello. I'm using the Beautiful Pro child theme. I have come to discover that the Welcome Widget is only available on the home page (which might explain the name of the widget). Is there any way to extend this widget for use on any page and / or post of my choosing? If not is there a way to create another widget that would occupy the same space as Welcome -- between the header and the page / post title? I'm looking to place newsletter sign up or some form of offer in this space, something people would notice before scrolling. I'm not at all a coder, though I have made code changes to WordPress in my time, so as much simplicity as possible would be welcome. Thank you in advance.
Line 112 and 113 functions.php remove this code;
if ( ! is_front_page() || get_query_var( 'paged' ) >= 2 ) return;
It worked! Thanks, Brad.
I have a follow up if anyone should choose to take it on. The Welcome widget spans across a single column. In other words, when it appears on a post or page it takes the space above the post or page title, and title and text get moved down by the presence of the widget. Any sidebar widgets on the page however remain in their same position and so appear at the same level as the Welcome widget; they are not moved down the page by the presence of the Welcome widget.
Is it possible to create a widget, or a content holder, between the header and page / post title that spans across the entire content area? In other words I would like the Welcome widget, or something like it, to span across the entire page like a header would, not just across a single column.
I have seen this on other sites, where they have a mailing list sign up or some giveaway on every blog post above all blog post content; titles and text and widgets alike. It's almost like second header. I wish I could give you a url sample but I can't think of any presently.
Perhaps the way the Welcome widget is appearing has to do with my page layout, and if I chose a single column layout then the Welcome widget would span across the entire page like a header would? But if I chose a single column layout would I still be able to put widgets on the page?
Thanks in advance.
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Here's a website that shows something like I'm looking for: http://www.positivityblog.com/
Notice how all pages show the grayed box at the top (it says something about Premium Courses). This box might be a menu adjustment but the site used to have a mailing list sign up in that space.
Line 109, change:
genesis_before_loop
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genesis_before_content_sidebar_wrap
Thanks again, Brad. I actually haven't had the chance to try out this fix, though I'm sure it works, because I'm having issues with Beautiful Pro and its compatibility with both Genesis Extender and Palette Pro. I'm not the expert at coding that you appear to be and so manual editing is out of the picture. If I can't get editor compatibility with Beautiful Pro, or some other theme, then I'm leaving Genesis behind.
In the event I get this issue taken care of I'll have at look your site (wpsites.net) because you seem to know your stuff, and are willing to share the knowledge.
Incidentally if you have any insights with my compatibility issues, and are allowed to address them within this topic, I'm all ears.
Hi, Brad. The issues related to incompatibility with CSS editor. For some reason the editor did not change some text elements, as it was supposed to. I attempted to use Genesis Extender, which would change some elements but not others. Genesis Extender support asked for access to my WordPress admin, which I refused, and they subsequently denied my request for a refund. So because their plugin didn't work as it was supposed to I am obligated to give them full access to my site. I don't think so. Blog post coming! And a dispute in process.
At any rate I ultimately dropped my transition to Genesis. I spent a lot of time and effort trying to make it work but I don't have the inclination or the time to do manual coding to implement style changes. Disappointed, to be sure.
Thanks for your assistance, Brad. You're Genesis smart to be sure. If there is ever a fully reliable CSS editor for Genesis, that has a customer friendly refund policy, I may take another shot at it and will check your site out for pointers.
Hi, Brad. That solution looks like it works on individual posts and pages. I'm looking for something that will change global settings, across all posts and pages. Am I missing something about the MotoPress functionality in checking it out?
If you're looking for a solution which doesn't require any coding, here's another new rainmaker
I suggest testing out these solutions to see if you like them.
Personally, i prefer coding so i haven't tested them.
Hi, Brad. That solution offers a bit more than I need (and is also pretty pricey) -- I just need a front-end editor along the lines of Designer Palette Pro. Designer Palette Pro simply did not work properly on my Genesis installation for whatever reason and I was wondering about an alternative beyond Genesis Extender, which also didn't work for me and who have refused to provide me with a refund because I would not grant them access to my WP administration.
Being that you prefer coding however it's unlikely you would know of a solution. Thanks anyway.
A Copyblogger rep recommended the Genesis Prose theme, which has editing elements built into it. I've been using it for a bit but have run into an issue with the content wrap size. I've started a new forum post about it. If you have the inclination and the insight to offer a solution I'd certainly welcome your expertise.
Here's the forum post: http://www.studiopress.community/topic/changing-wrapper-size-in-prose/
Thanks for all of your assistance. I appreciate it.
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