[Resolved] Custom header hooks plus new page for custom post type

[Paul]

Hi,

I recently created (Leo is familiar) a new custom post type called “Projects” – I’d like some help creating a custom hook for this CPT to display just like the single post. In addition I would like to have a page set up to display all the projects just like the blog page does for posts. Thanks!

[Leo]

Hi there,

CPT should show up in the display rules by default. Is it not showing for you?

As for displaying posts for CPT, you could consider using this plugin:
https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-show-posts/

[Paul]

Leo,

Sorry if my question was not clear.

The CPT shows up – my question is for formatting the pages.

I would like this page (CPT) https://www.trademarkinteriors.com/projects/kitchen-remodel-wyckoff-nj-3/ to look like this page format https://www.trademarkinteriors.com/wet-bar-vs-dry-bar-full-review-and-comparison-of-home-bars/

Thanks.

[Paul]

I would also like this page https://www.trademarkinteriors.com/projects to look like this page https://www.trademarkinteriors.com/blog/

Thanks!

[Paul]

I should clarify for the project page – I’m happy to use the WP show posts, just looking for a custom hero header.

[Leo]

Would it work if you just add the CPT under the display rules of that header element?

[Paul]

It worked for the single CPT, not for the project page https://www.trademarkinteriors.com/projects/

[Leo]

Sorry what doesn’t work?

[Paul]

Adding the CPT to the the display parameters added the header properly.

I tried the same for this page https://www.trademarkinteriors.com/projects/ but the header does not appear. Looks like I will need help with a hook for this page.

[Paul]

At this point I just need a hook to display a hero image similar to the blog page except it will be a static image (blog page changes with latest post). Thanks!

[Tom]

In that case, you may want to create a new Header Element just for the projects page. That way you can explicitly set a hero image for it in the settings 🙂

[Paul]

Tom,

Initially I tried that and it did not work so I believe I became confuse thinking I needed a hook element. I do see that there is a custom header element for merged header that applies to all pages, would I need to exclude the project page in that element in order for the new header element to work? Thanks.

[David]

Hi there,

that is correct, when using global rules such as All Pages, you need to also exclude any Pages that you wish to apply a separate Header Element too.

[Paul]

Hi David,

Happy New Year to everyone!!

Good to know – I tried that and it still does not appear so I modified the hook for the blog to the following which worked! Just let me know why the header element does not work??

<h1>
Projects
</h1>

[David]

Do you have any other header elements that may be conflicting ?

[Author]

Posts