[Resolved] install yoast breadcrumbs

[CRISTO]

This is a pretty basic question, but I want to add yoast breadcrumbs. Here is the code they gave me:
<?php
if ( function_exists(‘yoast_breadcrumb’) ) {
yoast_breadcrumb( ‘<p id=”breadcrumbs”>’,'</p>’ );
}
?>

Can I just add this using custom css?

[David]

Hi there,

you can add the code to a Hook Element:

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/hooks-element-overview/

Make sure you check execute PHP in the Hook.

You can see what Hook to use on this visual guide:

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/hooks-visual-guide/

[CRISTO]

Thanks, I have never used hooks before….and I saw this note on GP website: GP Hooks has been replaced by our Elements module.
so not sure where to go from here.

[David]

The link above explains. But… simply:

1. Go to Appearance > GeneratePress and ensure the Elements module is active.
2. Appearance > Elements > New Element > Hook.
3. Give the hook a title, add the code you have to the Content.
4. Select Hook: before_content
5. Check Execute PHP
6. Display Rules > Set Display Rule > Entire Site

You can change the position it displays by changing the Hook (point 4) to any of those listed in the visual guide above.

[CRISTO]

Thanks…I am almost there except at step 5 it says: Unable to execute PHP as DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT is defined.

[David]

OK, thats a server configuration, that would need you to follow the steps here:

https://codex.wordpress.org/Hardening_WordPress#Disable_File_Editing

If you’re not comfortable with that then instead of adding the PHP snippet add the short code that is given here:

https://kb.yoast.com/kb/implement-wordpress-seo-breadcrumbs/

And instead of checking execute PHP, check Execute shortcode

[CRISTO]

Thanks, David. I took your advice and used the shortcode. It worked…finally understand what breadcrumbs are supposed to look like. Thanks for all your help.

[David]

You’re welcome glad to be of help

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