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I would like to add an email capture popup to my blog but can't add the necessary html code in Wordpress for it to actually show up on the page. When I go to the editor there
Thanks Andre,
I still don't have the popup working. It didn't work out so well. My nerves got a little frazzled so I'll try again tomorrow.
Thanks for your concern.
V. Pearl
I don't have one so not sure of all the working but what part is not working as when I went to your site earlier it came up.
But just went to the site again and it didn't appear.
Andre
Sorry Andre, your comment came in as I closed down last night so I didn't see it.
The popup just wasn't showing up. After I added the plugin "Headers and Footers", to handle the html code, with the exception of the already installed widgets, the page content wasn't showing up. So I deleted the plugin altogether and everything went back to normal.
When you saw a pop-up was it on Blue Purple and Scarlet or Affiliate Marketing? Thanks as always for you concern Andre.
V.Pearl
Hi Vanna
Normally the warning is a safety precaution just to let you know especially if you are not familiar with coding.
Go to appearance then editor on the right-hand side under theme files scroll down until you see theme header. From there look for the head section and place your code on the next line.
Don't forget to save when done but also remember what the actual code is just in case it doesn't work again you can always go back the same way and take only the code you just placed.
You don't need plugins also remember at times some plugins may clash with each other as well.
You have a couple of options. I suggest an addon called Headers and Footers. It will allow you to paste code that would normally go into either the header of footer of your site safely.
merlynmac Thank you so much for your kind assistance! I will definitely give it a try. Sorry for the delayed response, I had to step away for another matter.
Hope you're having a good day.
V.Pearl
Hello again,
I had a chance to try your suggestion for the Header and Footer addon but it is not working. I added the Header and Footer plug in, went to settings and added the code provided into the space for Header and saved. Now when I search for my site https://bluepurpleandscarlet.com, the only thing that appears is the footer images and sidebar widgets. This is very unsettling to say the least. Do you have any suggestions about how to undo this?
Thanks again for your help.
Simply go into headers and footers and delete the code if there's an issue then save and reload the page.
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Please advise how to safely add html code in wordpress?
I would like to add an email capture popup to my blog but can't add the necessary html code in Wordpress for it to actually show up on the page. When I go to the editor there
The warning is just a precaution in case you haven't done it before. You want to copy the code exactly the way it is and make sure that you are not pasting it in between another line of code that is between these two symbols: < > . There may be several lines of code each with their own pairs of symbols. When you are in the editor, you can hit the return key to add an extra line to place the new code in. If you have to place it in the header, then you will need to click on your theme's header php file. Then insert that line of code inside the <header>, as there will be other lines of code inside of your themes header. It all depends on how you are creating the email opt-in form and what it's features are. Some can just be placed in the body or footer of the theme.
Hi DGArchitect,
Sorry I missed your comment last night. I am still determined to learn how to do this and will try again later today after I get my current post finished. My nerves were a little shaken yesterday when I feared I'd messed things up. I corrected it by removing the plugin as suggested.
It seems to me that the popup email capture will be more effective than the stationary one in the sidebar. So I will try again. Thanks for your instruction. I'll let you know how I make out.
Another thing I forgot to mention is to back up your website before adding or changing code to your theme php files. If you don't already have a plugin for it, I would suggest using Updraft Plus. It can create backups to a dropbox account, google drive, or their premium cloud service. The plugin will create backup zip files automatically in case anything goes wrong. You don't want to completely rely on site support. Popups usually have triggers, like once a person gets onto the page, or waiting until a certain amount of time or if they scroll 50% down the page. Some allow it to pop up if the reader tries to leave the page. So the placement of the code depends on the options that the pop-up is set to.
Thank you DGArchitect for your help and your time. I'm learning a little bit more each day. I will definitely be careful about adding and/or making changes.
Hope you're having a great day!
Vanna Pearl
Thanks Andre,
I still don't have the popup working. It didn't work out so well. My nerves got a little frazzled so I'll try again tomorrow.
Thanks for your concern.
V. Pearl
I don't have one so not sure of all the working but what part is not working as when I went to your site earlier it came up.
But just went to the site again and it didn't appear.
Andre
Sorry Andre, your comment came in as I closed down last night so I didn't see it.
The popup just wasn't showing up. After I added the plugin "Headers and Footers", to handle the html code, with the exception of the already installed widgets, the page content wasn't showing up. So I deleted the plugin altogether and everything went back to normal.
When you saw a pop-up was it on Blue Purple and Scarlet or Affiliate Marketing? Thanks as always for you concern Andre.
V.Pearl
Hi Vanna
Normally the warning is a safety precaution just to let you know especially if you are not familiar with coding.
Go to appearance then editor on the right-hand side under theme files scroll down until you see theme header. From there look for the head section and place your code on the next line.
Don't forget to save when done but also remember what the actual code is just in case it doesn't work again you can always go back the same way and take only the code you just placed.
You don't need plugins also remember at times some plugins may clash with each other as well.
You have a couple of options. I suggest an addon called Headers and Footers. It will allow you to paste code that would normally go into either the header of footer of your site safely.
merlynmac Thank you so much for your kind assistance! I will definitely give it a try. Sorry for the delayed response, I had to step away for another matter.
Hope you're having a good day.
V.Pearl
Hello again,
I had a chance to try your suggestion for the Header and Footer addon but it is not working. I added the Header and Footer plug in, went to settings and added the code provided into the space for Header and saved. Now when I search for my site https://bluepurpleandscarlet.com, the only thing that appears is the footer images and sidebar widgets. This is very unsettling to say the least. Do you have any suggestions about how to undo this?
Thanks again for your help.
Simply go into headers and footers and delete the code if there's an issue then save and reload the page.
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I would like to add a dropdown on one of my current menu tabs. Would someone please advise how to do that. Thanks in advance, I appreciate it.
Vanna Pearl
Custom Dropdown Menu Trick the above training link by Nathaniel should help you out with your drop down menu. Wishing you continued success :0
It's actually pretty easy, as long as your theme allows it (there are a couple that don't).
1) Log into your site dashboard by going to Websites>Site Manager and clicking on Login next to the site in question. Click login again next to the user you want to login as.
2) Navigate to Appearance>Menus.
3) Select the menu you want to edit from the drop-down menu.
4) If you want to create a top menu that doesn't go anywhere but is just for people to click on to see the sub-categories then select Custom Links and change the URL to a # symbol. Give the menu selection a name in the Link Text field and click Add to Menu. - If you want to use a category, post or page as the main or top link then select it from the appropriate option and click Add to Menu.
5) Drag this new item to change it's order on your menu bar.
6) Now create or add other menu items to the menu.
7) Drag those new items just slightly over the top of your top menu item. You'll see it indents a little. Let go and you just placed that menu item in a sub-menu of the top item. Repeat this for all other sub-menu items. Note you can also go deeper, creating sub-menus within sub-menus.
8) When you're all done click Save Menu.
9) Test it out!
I hope this helps you.
merlynmac thank you for the detailed instruction. This is just wonderful. All questions answered I appreciate it. Have a great day!
V. Pearl
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How can I add a dropdown on one of my menu tabs?
I would like to add a dropdown on one of my current menu tabs. Would someone please advise how to do that. Thanks in advance, I appreciate it.
Vanna Pearl
Custom Dropdown Menu Trick the above training link by Nathaniel should help you out with your drop down menu. Wishing you continued success :0
It's actually pretty easy, as long as your theme allows it (there are a couple that don't).
1) Log into your site dashboard by going to Websites>Site Manager and clicking on Login next to the site in question. Click login again next to the user you want to login as.
2) Navigate to Appearance>Menus.
3) Select the menu you want to edit from the drop-down menu.
4) If you want to create a top menu that doesn't go anywhere but is just for people to click on to see the sub-categories then select Custom Links and change the URL to a # symbol. Give the menu selection a name in the Link Text field and click Add to Menu. - If you want to use a category, post or page as the main or top link then select it from the appropriate option and click Add to Menu.
5) Drag this new item to change it's order on your menu bar.
6) Now create or add other menu items to the menu.
7) Drag those new items just slightly over the top of your top menu item. You'll see it indents a little. Let go and you just placed that menu item in a sub-menu of the top item. Repeat this for all other sub-menu items. Note you can also go deeper, creating sub-menus within sub-menus.
8) When you're all done click Save Menu.
9) Test it out!
I hope this helps you.
merlynmac thank you for the detailed instruction. This is just wonderful. All questions answered I appreciate it. Have a great day!
V. Pearl
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Sorry I forgot to leave the link. Please review this new site and first post. I will return the favor. Thanks in advance. https://affiliatemarketingweekly.com/are-you-ready-
Thank for the link Vanna. I have posted a comment on the site.
As for review the banner all work except the top one. I clicked that a few time but didn't take me anywhere so you might need to check that out.
Love the images but the one with the man and the knife backstabbing the person it shows it is a Shutterstock photo which means that has only been copied elsewhere without authorization.
So you may need to change that as I don't want you to get into trouble post images without permission.
Some places can be quite tough with that if they see it.
Overall well done with the top banner personally I would put it at the top but you can also ask the community for that part if that is ok at the top plus I feel you have enough banners on the post already.
I really did enjoy the article so good on you and great you are working on another website as well.
Kudos to you.
Don't forget are you using site comments to get more comments on your post? That can be very helpful as well.
Although I have two sites I don't mind a comment on my lifemanage4you.com one especially on the recent ones on Frankincense oil or Essential oils I have only just posted them recently.
Thank you in advance
Andre
Andre thank you for your critique of the new blog. I feel like you're my guardian angel and I gladly receive and appreciate your help.
I replaced the Shutterstock image and the header. I'll probably change the header again but it's a work in progress.
I will gladly leave comments for you anytime. Thank you again.
Vanna Pearl
Thank you, Vanna, for your beautiful words just know that we are all here to help each other where we can.
All our websites are a work in progress regardless of how short or long we have had them.
Just keep going forward as you are and continue that belief in all you do.
I am proud of the way you are heading.
Andre
Hi Vanna,
You should place this on the "post comments leave comments" thread.
I have left you a comment.
Well written article!
KyleAnn
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Opps I forgot the link, sorry?
Sorry I forgot to leave the link. Please review this new site and first post. I will return the favor. Thanks in advance. https://affiliatemarketingweekly.com/are-you-ready-
Thank for the link Vanna. I have posted a comment on the site.
As for review the banner all work except the top one. I clicked that a few time but didn't take me anywhere so you might need to check that out.
Love the images but the one with the man and the knife backstabbing the person it shows it is a Shutterstock photo which means that has only been copied elsewhere without authorization.
So you may need to change that as I don't want you to get into trouble post images without permission.
Some places can be quite tough with that if they see it.
Overall well done with the top banner personally I would put it at the top but you can also ask the community for that part if that is ok at the top plus I feel you have enough banners on the post already.
I really did enjoy the article so good on you and great you are working on another website as well.
Kudos to you.
Don't forget are you using site comments to get more comments on your post? That can be very helpful as well.
Although I have two sites I don't mind a comment on my lifemanage4you.com one especially on the recent ones on Frankincense oil or Essential oils I have only just posted them recently.
Thank you in advance
Andre
Andre thank you for your critique of the new blog. I feel like you're my guardian angel and I gladly receive and appreciate your help.
I replaced the Shutterstock image and the header. I'll probably change the header again but it's a work in progress.
I will gladly leave comments for you anytime. Thank you again.
Vanna Pearl
Thank you, Vanna, for your beautiful words just know that we are all here to help each other where we can.
All our websites are a work in progress regardless of how short or long we have had them.
Just keep going forward as you are and continue that belief in all you do.
I am proud of the way you are heading.
Andre
Hi Vanna,
You should place this on the "post comments leave comments" thread.
I have left you a comment.
Well written article!
KyleAnn
See more comments
The warning is just a precaution in case you haven't done it before. You want to copy the code exactly the way it is and make sure that you are not pasting it in between another line of code that is between these two symbols: < > . There may be several lines of code each with their own pairs of symbols. When you are in the editor, you can hit the return key to add an extra line to place the new code in. If you have to place it in the header, then you will need to click on your theme's header php file. Then insert that line of code inside the <header>, as there will be other lines of code inside of your themes header. It all depends on how you are creating the email opt-in form and what it's features are. Some can just be placed in the body or footer of the theme.
Hi DGArchitect,
Sorry I missed your comment last night. I am still determined to learn how to do this and will try again later today after I get my current post finished. My nerves were a little shaken yesterday when I feared I'd messed things up. I corrected it by removing the plugin as suggested.
It seems to me that the popup email capture will be more effective than the stationary one in the sidebar. So I will try again. Thanks for your instruction. I'll let you know how I make out.
Another thing I forgot to mention is to back up your website before adding or changing code to your theme php files. If you don't already have a plugin for it, I would suggest using Updraft Plus. It can create backups to a dropbox account, google drive, or their premium cloud service. The plugin will create backup zip files automatically in case anything goes wrong. You don't want to completely rely on site support. Popups usually have triggers, like once a person gets onto the page, or waiting until a certain amount of time or if they scroll 50% down the page. Some allow it to pop up if the reader tries to leave the page. So the placement of the code depends on the options that the pop-up is set to.
Thank you DGArchitect for your help and your time. I'm learning a little bit more each day. I will definitely be careful about adding and/or making changes.
Hope you're having a great day!
Vanna Pearl