Change Header and Footer in WordPress Sites - Free

Change Header and Footer in WordPress Sites - Free, To change the header and footer of your WordPress site, you typically need to access your theme's customization options or edit the theme files. Here's a general guide on how to change the header and footer:

1. Changing the Header:

Using Theme Customizer:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to "Appearance" > "Customize."
3. Look for a section related to "Header" or "Header Settings" in the theme customizer.
4. Depending on your theme, you might be able to upload a new logo, change colors, adjust layout, and more.
5. Make your desired changes and click the "Publish" button to save your changes.

Editing Theme Files:

1. Access your WordPress files via an FTP client or the File Manager provided by your hosting.
2. Navigate to the folder where your active theme is located. It's usually in the "wp-content/themes/" directory.
3. Look for a file named "header.php" within your theme folder.
4. Open the "header.php" file using a code editor.
5. Make the necessary changes to the HTML and CSS code to modify the header appearance.
6. Save the changes and upload the file back to your server.

2. Changing the Footer:

Using Theme Customizer:

1. Go to "Appearance" > "Customize."
2. Look for a section related to "Footer" or "Footer Settings" in the theme customizer.
3. Depending on your theme, you might be able to edit footer text, add widgets, change colors, and more.
4. Make your desired changes and click the "Publish" button to save your changes.

Editing Theme Files:

1. Access your WordPress files via FTP or the File Manager.
2. Navigate to your theme folder.
3. Look for a file named "footer.php" within your theme directory.
4. Open the "footer.php" file in a code editor.
5. Modify the HTML and CSS code to customize the footer content and appearance.
6. Save the changes and upload the file back to your server.

Remember, before making any changes to theme files, it's advisable to create a backup of your site and theme files. Also, keep in mind that if you directly edit theme files, your changes might be overwritten when the theme is updated. Using a child theme can help prevent this issue.

If you're uncomfortable with coding or want more advanced customization, consider seeking help from a web developer who is experienced with WordPress themes.