Slider options

[ronfrank]

I installed the Genesis Responsive Slider and am wondering if there is a way to customize the content section so that I can add a sign up box? I tried pasting shortcode that I used for the box at the bottom of the page but it won't take it. Is there another option or theme that would work better?

Ron

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[Chris Cree]

You can add HTML forms to the Soliloquy slider with no problems, if you're willing to buy a premium slider plugin.

[Brad Dalton]

Chris's solution is good however here's another:

You can use the free version of Soliloquy or Easing Slider lite with content columns in the Slider widget.

Easing Slider Lite

<div class="one-half first"> [easingsliderlite] </div>
<div class="one-half"> Add Sign Up Box Form Code & HTML Here </div>

Soliloquy

<div class="one-half first"> [soliloquy id="88"] </div>
<div class="one-half"> Add Sign Up Box Form Code & HTML Here </div>

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[ronfrank]

perfect - thanks

[ronfrank]

I took a look at the sliders and have a couple of questions. I don't know much about code except the cut and paste method
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I am imagining I can just put the above code somewhere in my theme editor. If so, where do I put it?

Do I put the short code for my sign up box where it says "html here"?

Can I change the size of the columns to a different percentage like "one-third"

Is there a way to customize the sign up box for color, font, etc.?

[Brad Dalton]

Ron

I think in your case you might want to install WordPress locally and test out the code there.

The above HTML would need to go in a text widget.

Do I put the short code for my sign up box where it says “html here”? Yes

Can I change the size of the columns to a different percentage like “one-third” No. You would need to find a plugin or different code to do that.

Is there a way to customize the sign up box for color, font, etc.? Yes. This may require a fair amount of custom CSS coding.

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[ronfrank]

Thanks Brad, maybe this is over my head - especially to get what I really want.

I see several themes that seem like they might do it in the demos (like Metric or Streamline). Would that be an easier way to go or will I have the same issues?

[Brad Dalton]

There's a fair amount of custom coding required to style a custom sign up box. Another option is to use the CSS already included in your theme with the Genesis eNews widget. The styling depends on which theme you're using and would require knowledge of CSS coding and Firebug to make changes to the default could.

Very easy to setup the eNews plugin however you will also need to use different CSS and HTML if you want to customize columns.

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