[Support request] Header template (created with Elementor) not showing

[Marcus]

Hi,

I’m using the Zeal theme and have created a header template using Elementor, which I have published. However, it is not showing on the actual site and it’s still using the GP site header.
Is there a way to deactivate the default GP header and use the one I’ve created with Elementor instead?

[UPDATE]
I was able to get the Elementor Header integrated via a shortcode in GP Hooks, but how can I remove the default header from the Zeal theme?

Thanks,
Marcus

[David]

Hi Marcus, you can disable the GP header from the WP Editor > Layout meta > Disable Elements or you can do this globally:

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/generate_header/

[Marcus]

Thanks David.

Sorry if I’m being a real simpleton here, but in which GP Hook section should I insert the code:

add_action( ‘after_setup_theme’,’tu_remove_header’ );
function tu_remove_header() {
remove_action( ‘generate_header’,’generate_construct_header’ );
}

For your first approach, where is the WP Editor? I can’t find it nor the Layout Meta section…

Thank you again.

[David]

Hi Marcus, not a problem you can add PHP various ways as described here. For simplicity i recommend the Code Snippets plugin option:

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-php/

See here regarding the disable elements:

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/disable-elements-overview/

[Marcus]

Thanks David, very helpful!

One final question: Would you recommend to use the default Header from the GP theme or to use the Elementor Header template?

I find the latter more customisable, but am unsure if it will have any drawbacks since I’m using the Zeal theme from GP?

Thanks again!

[David]

Hi Marcus,

hard not for me to be biased, but personally i always use the GP Header, it has schema markup, a great sticky navigation and the slide out navigation is really cool. Plus it’s easier to introduce new break points. You can also merge it with a GP Page Header. And there’s nothing stopping you adding elementor templates to that or any of the widget areas or hooks.
If you need a hand styling the header and navigation in GP then we can provide assistance and CSS.

[Marcus]

Thanks David – appreciate your views on this. I will play with both and see how it goes!

Marcus

[David]

You’re welcome!

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