[Claire-ity]

Facebook group was very helpful. Thanks for pointing me in that direction.

If anyone else wants to explore that as a resource:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/genesiswp

[Claire-ity]

Thanks for the suggestion, I also asked in the WordPress.org forum and they told me to inquire with my theme developer. I thought my question was straightforward and had mainly to do with whether a content managing aspect of WordPress might help me achieve my goal. Perhaps portfolio items+categories+tags or the like? Anyway, I will keep on asking around until I get the information I need in order to make a strategy plan for my website.

*I do btw use a StudioPress theme and Genesis.

[Claire-ity]

Okay, thanks!

[Claire-ity]

Success!
Only thing I didn't figure out tonight is how to isolate the font of my SITE TITLE. I want it to pop more (bolder/thicker/or even different font type).
I didn't see that in the CSS style but maybe I missed it since I'm new at viewing such files.

Thanks so much!

[Claire-ity]

Also, may I edit the CSS file from the WordPress dashboard or do I need to do it using the Cpanel File Manager again?

[Claire-ity]

Okay, so I successfully added the following code to my functions.php file by using the file manager in Cpanel:

//* Enqueue Lato Google font
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'sp_load_google_fonts' );
function sp_load_google_fonts() {
wp_enqueue_style( 'google-font-lato', '//fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Lato:300,700', array(), CHILD_THEME_VERSION );
}

NOW for the final task you said "You need to use them in your CSS.
div {
font-family: Lato;
}
Where div is the id or class selector."

Is this the CSS info tutorial link you advise I follow for this step: https://wpsites.net/wordpress-tips/free-google-web-fonts-for-wordpress/

I am assuming I only need this part, correct?
"3. Add Fonts To CSS"
Is this going to be pasted exactly as you have it shown in this thread?

Ideally I'd like to change the body font and possible the titles.

THANKS!

[Claire-ity]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate you all offering solutions.

*I never included the "<?php" part of the code from the tutorial. I did it just as instructed. I saw no warning anywhere about a white screen, nor that one should "Never add PHP code using the theme editor. Always use a code editor and FTP or File Manager in cPanel."

I'm gonna work on it some more until I wrangle this bugger.
I appreciate you all for the assistance.
: )

[Claire-ity]

After I entered code it looked like this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fF4d0h4U6KcxeSW5HF63bBsX8XpRaaaj/view?usp=sharing

[Claire-ity]

Before I entered code it looked like this:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Q4z4xD1siziF1BKx0FdGp7AqiMLNr7mD

[Claire-ity]

Will get a more private screeshot to display here, one moment.

[Claire-ity]

I will get a screenshot link....

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Thanks for confirming the exact tutorial.
I followed it and something went very wrong.
Luckily I had a backup of the functions.php file because after inserting the code from the tutorial (I have screenshots of before insertion and after but there is no attachment function on this forum that I can see) and clicking 'update' the following error appeared:

"Unable to communicate back with site to check for fatal errors, so the PHP change was reverted. You will need to upload your PHP file change by some other means, such as by using SFTP."

After that all the code within the functions.php file disappeared (a blank page sat staring at me). I had to restore the previous version of the functions.php file to get the site to look normal again.

What did I do so wrong in my placement of the code that everything would disappear like that? Should I try again differently? That was scary! I'm not a coder and don't fancy in depth dabbling that can mess my site up, so any warnings for correcting my approach are much appreciated.

Thanks!

[Claire-ity]

Thanks, that tutorial doesn't have a date on when it was published and when I followed the instructions the content didn't match Google Fonts interface options.

I don't need a super beginner's tutorial necessarily but I do need to feel confident that it is the most up to date method recommended by StudioPress users. Is there another option you might have bookmarked you could share with me, please?

Thanks for your time.

[Claire-ity]

Thanks to you both for your recommendations but I am not looking for a subscriber plugin, I am looking for a good email marketing system.

I will use ENews Extended plugin to collect the subscribers onto a list to send but I now need recommendations for the best email marketing service (besides just Mailchimp and Constant Contact pay to play style). I need an email marketing service to send my newsletter from my WordPress blog.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Claire-ity]

Thanks for the clarification regarding the fact that the subscription plugins (like E News Extended) are different from the services we use to actually send the newsletter to our subscribers (Mailchimp etc). I am looking for several recommendations of the most dependable, free (or pay one time without further charges) replacement for Mailchimp.

Please let me know if you've tried any that you are comfortable recommending.

Thanks in advance!

[Claire-ity]

Thanks for the suggestion,I appreciate it. : ) I had not heard of that plugin.

Though the rating is good, the amount of people using it is really low. Curious to know what to expect. They call it "lightweight" and I wonder will it underperform in some way.

What are the most popular newsletter plugins for Genesis users, I wonder? The failsafe, go-to ones...

[Claire-ity]

No takers? Would so love input and suggestions.

Perhaps there are two different things I will need to display?
A tag cloud of all the brand names and a page with the branded photos...?

[Claire-ity]

No takers? Would so love input and suggestions.

Perhaps there are two different things I will need to display?
A tag cloud of all the brand names and a page with the branded photos...?

[Claire-ity]

Hello forum friends...
Anyone want to offer up any tips or examples of good ways to display curated lists? Sure would love some inspiration and direction.
: ) Thanks in advance.

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