Elevate Your WordPress Site with Custom Header & Footer
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Creating a Custom Header
2.1 Installing the Required Plugins
2.2 Designing the Header Section
2.3 Optimizing the Header for Mobile View
- Creating a Custom Footer
3.1 Installing the Required Plugins
3.2 Designing the Footer Section
- Importing Premade Header and Footer Designs
4.1 Getting Elementor Pro Plugin
4.2 Installing and Activating Elementor Pro
4.3 Importing Premade Header Designs
4.4 Importing Premade Footer Designs
- Customizing Your Website Using Elementor Pro
- Conclusion
How to Create a Custom Header and Footer for Your WordPress Site
Are You tired of using the default header and footer of your WordPress theme? Do you want to Create your own header and footer sections to give your website a unique look? In this tutorial, we will Show you how to create a custom header and footer section for your WordPress site using Elementor, a popular page builder plugin. With Elementor, you can easily design your own header and footer sections using a drag and drop interface, without any coding knowledge. So, let's get started and give your website a personalized touch!
Step 1: Installing the Required Plugins
Before we can start creating our custom header and footer sections, we need to install a couple of plugins on our WordPress site. The first plugin we need is called "Elementor Header and Footer". This plugin will help us create the header and footer sections on our site. To install the plugin, follow these steps:
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Click on "Plugins" and then "Add New".
- Search for the plugin called "Elementor Header and Footer".
- Install and activate the plugin.
Next, we need to install the Elementor plugin itself. This is the main page builder plugin that will allow us to design our header and footer sections. To install the Elementor plugin, follow these steps:
- Click on the link provided below this video to download the Elementor plugin.
- Go back to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Click on "Plugins" and then "Add New".
- Click on "Upload Plugin" and select the downloaded Elementor plugin file.
- Install and activate the plugin.
Step 2: Designing the Header Section
Now that we have installed the required plugins, we can start creating our custom header section. Follow these steps to design your header:
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Click on "Appearance" and then "Header Footer Blocks".
- Click on "Add New" to create a new header block.
- Give a name to your block, such as "Header".
- Select the Type of block as "Header" and choose where you want to display the header section (e.g., entire website).
- Select who can see the header section (e.g., all users) and click on "Publish" to create the block.
Once you have created the header block, click on "Edit with Elementor" to design your header section.
Designing the Footer Section
After designing your header section, it's time to create a custom footer section for your WordPress site. Follow these steps to design your footer:
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Click on "Appearance" and then "Header Footer Blocks".
- Click on "Add New" to create a new footer block.
- Give a name to your block, such as "Footer".
- Select the type of block as "Footer" and choose where you want to display the footer section (e.g., entire website).
- Select who can see the footer section (e.g., all users) and click on "Publish" to create the block.
Once you have created the footer block, click on "Edit with Elementor" to design your footer section.
Importing Premade Header and Footer Designs
If you don't want to create your own header and footer sections from scratch, you can import premade designs using Elementor Pro. Elementor Pro offers a wide range of pre-designed headers and footers that you can customize to fit your website. Here's how you can import these premade designs:
- Get the Elementor Pro plugin by clicking the link provided below this video.
- Install and activate the Elementor Pro plugin on your site.
- Go to "Templates" and click on "Add New".
- Choose the type of template you want (e.g., header) and give a name to your template.
- Select the premade design you want to use and click on "Insert".
- Customize the header or footer design as per your requirements.
- Click on "Publish" to add the imported header or footer on your site.
With Elementor Pro, you can also create your own themes and build ecommerce sites easily without any coding knowledge. The plugin offers a wide range of widgets and animations to make your website more lively and interactive.
Customizing Your Website Using Elementor Pro
Elementor Pro is a powerful tool that allows you to customize every aspect of your website. With its drag and drop interface and extensive library of widgets and templates, you can create stunning designs and layouts without any coding knowledge. Whether you want to customize the appearance of your header and footer sections, or add advanced features to your website, Elementor Pro has got you covered. So unleash your creativity and personalize your website to make it truly unique.
Conclusion
Creating a custom header and footer for your WordPress site is a great way to give your website a personalized touch. With Elementor and Elementor Pro, you can easily design your own header and footer sections using a simple drag and drop interface. Whether you choose to create your own designs or import premade templates, Elementor offers endless possibilities to make your website stand out. So start customizing your site today and create a unique online presence that reflects your brand and style.