Hello,
I am facing several issues and have many doubts. I urgently need your help, as I am planning to launch my website, http://www.lavozdelfestejo.com, in just 8 days, and I am encountering many problems. This is very important:
1. I created the header using a blank template, but now the main menu is not visible on the category pages. What should I do to resolve this? (I have attached screenshots).
2. I want to include a plugin or feature in the header that allows users to select the website’s language. I installed the GTranslate plugin, but it only lets me add it to the sidebar, not the header as I would like.
3. I need to customize the sidebar design for each category. Do you recommend creating individual pages for each category? Currently, they are set up within the main page and do not have a specific template (I have attached a screenshot).
4. The category links are not working. I have reviewed everything, and they appear to be correctly configured. However, whether I click on a category from the main menu or on the summary block on the homepage, the links do not work. This issue is inconsistent, as some links work while others do not, even though they all follow the same pattern.
5. Each category corresponds to a different city. Is it possible to add a custom weather widget to the sidebar for each city? Alternatively, could a widget rotate between the cities represented in the categories?
6. I have created 108 posts divided into the website categories, all using the classic editor. However, galleries added in the classic editor are not displaying correctly. How can I customize these posts and design them using TagDiv Composer? I believe there are templates for posts, but I don’t know how to access them. Currently, I can only use the composer for the homepage. I also need to customize the sidebar for the posts (similar to the issue with the categories).
7. Is there a way to hide the follower count in the social media block? I would like the social media icons to display with a “Follow” or “Like” button but without showing the number of followers.
8. In the “Popular Categories” section, the number of posts published is displayed next to the category name. I would like only the main categories to appear here and not the subcategories. For example, “San Fermín” should appear, but “San Fermín 2023” or “San Fermín 2024” should not.
Please help me fix these issues as soon as possible. It is very urgent.
Thank you so much for your assistance.
Kind regards
Additional Information:
I am considering creating a calendar page that lists events in chronological order, with each event linked to its location on a map (e.g., Google Maps). Is it possible to implement this feature? If so, how should I approach creating this page? Should it be a new standalone page?
Additionally, I am interested in knowing if “The Events Calendar” plugin is compatible with TagDiv Composer, as I have encountered issues with other event calendar plugins causing conflicts with the composer.
I appreciate your prompt assistance with these matters, as I am aiming to launch the website in 8 days.
Thank you very much.
Hello!
1. Make sure you use a cloud category template and that you assigned the correct header for that template. Also, make sure the blank header template is set as global in the Cloud Templates.
2. Add the “Text with title” element and the shortcode inside the Wp Editor.
3. As I explained in your previous topic https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/assistance-required-with-menu-links-category-pages-sidebars-weather-widget/ there you can have multiple templates and assign them to the specific category. Also, you can choose which template a category is using in the theme panel settings -> https://app.screencast.com/dg8AOErO49DnC as well as for the posts of that category.
4. Make sure you do not use extra plugins that can interfere or any redirections for those links.
5. If you use different templates for your categories, you can set a custom location for each template regarding the category.
6. So you can also have different single templates for your posts. Import a blank template and start customizing it. You can also import it from our Cloud Library. You can display a gallery like this: https://forum.tagdiv.com/gallery-2/
7. I think you use the shortcode called social counter. So you can use the shortcode called Social icons.
8. By using this shortcode: https://app.screencast.com/6F121VwWArZdd, you can filter by their ID found here: https://app.screencast.com/HquqZnpaDpHDo
Yes, maybe you can start building with CPTs.
I do not recommend using any event plugin because we did not test anyone. Some customers encounter conflicts with our theme, so I do not recommend using it.
Thank you!
Dear Bettina,
Thank you for your continued support.
In the Theme Panel, I configured my category pages by selecting the Full Image style and uploading a background image with exact dimensions to create a fixed background effect. This setup allowed the background image to remain static while scrolling, with the category name and description overlaid, resulting in a visually appealing design.
I am now seeking to replicate this effect using a template to enable further customization for each category. Could you please provide guidance on the following:
Achieving the Fixed Background Effect: How can I implement a fixed background image with the category name and description overlaid, as described above? Is there a specific template that facilitates this effect, or would custom CSS adjustments be necessary?
Recommended Templates: If a particular template supports this design, could you advise on how to install and configure it to achieve the desired effect?
Your prompt assistance with these matters is crucial, as I am working towards an imminent website launch. I appreciate your support and look forward to your response.
Thank you once again for your help.
Best regards
Hello Bettina,
Thank you for your previous assistance. I have successfully resolved the earlier issues. However, I am now facing new challenges and would appreciate your guidance on the following matters:
Website Translation Plugin Recommendation: I am seeking an effective plugin to translate my website into multiple languages. Previously, I tried GTranslate, but it did not meet my expectations. Could you recommend a reliable translation plugin that integrates well with the tagDiv Composer and provides a user-friendly experience? Additionally, I would appreciate instructions on how to implement the recommended plugin.
Event Calendar with Map Integration: I have a category named “Calendar” where I intend to list various events, each associated with a different location. I would like these events to be displayed on a calendar and marked on a map within the same page. Could you advise on the best approach or plugin to achieve this functionality, ensuring compatibility with the tagDiv Composer?
Countdown Timer Implementation in a Template: I aim to add a countdown timer to a specific category template. While I managed to insert a countdown in a post using Gutenberg, I am unsure how to replicate this within a category template using tagDiv Composer. Could you provide detailed instructions or recommend a suitable method to implement a countdown timer in a template?
Your assistance with these matters would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards
Hello!
We have a cloud template that looks similar, and it is a cloud one called category template 8. But it has not a fixed background.
Using the default template all over your categories should work with the same effect, and the background image can be added via the them panel settings -> Categories.
Thank you!
Hello Bettina,
Thank you for your previous assistance. I have successfully resolved the earlier issues. However, I am now facing new challenges and would appreciate your guidance on the following matters:
Website Translation Plugin Recommendation: I am seeking an effective plugin to translate my website into multiple languages. Previously, I tried GTranslate, but it did not meet my expectations. Could you recommend a reliable translation plugin that integrates well with the tagDiv Composer and provides a user-friendly experience? Additionally, I would appreciate instructions on how to implement the recommended plugin.
Event Calendar with Map Integration: I have a category named “Calendar” where I intend to list various events, each associated with a different location. I would like these events to be displayed on a calendar and marked on a map within the same page. Could you advise on the best approach or plugin to achieve this functionality, ensuring compatibility with the tagDiv Composer?
Countdown Timer Implementation in a Template: I aim to add a countdown timer to a specific category template. While I managed to insert a countdown in a post using Gutenberg, I am unsure how to replicate this within a category template using tagDiv Composer. Could you provide detailed instructions or recommend a suitable method to implement a countdown timer in a template?
Your assistance with these matters would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards
Hello!
I recommend GTranslate plugin because it is a fast solution. Another solution could be WPML, but it takes a little more time to implement: https://forum.tagdiv.com/using-theme-translations-together-wpml/
I do not recommend using the Event Calendar because the theme conflicts. Also please note that we don’t offer support for untested plugins. For the moment, we do not have an event plugin tested with our theme, but you can try one of those: https://bloggingwizard.com/best-wordpress-event-calendar-plugins/
I recommend you to build CPTs.
Full documentation here:
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/introduction-cpt-acf-newspaper-theme/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/custom-post-type-support/
A shortcode can be inserted by using the element called “Column text” or “Text with title”. For example, in the step3 here: https://forum.tagdiv.com/add-cryptocurrency-price-ticker-widget/
“Column text” and “text with title” elements have a button called “edit content” and if you click on that button, the WP Editor will open, and you can add some text/code/shortcode there. Close the WP Editor from X, save the changes from Composer and view the page to see the changes.
You can use a plugin and add the shortcode how I mentioned above. Or a script can be added with the raw HTML in the cloud templates. For example, https://www.w3schools.com/howto/howto_js_countdown.asp, add this code to a raw HTML element.
Thank you!
Hello Bettina,
Thank you for your prompt and helpful response. I appreciate your recommendations and will proceed to implement them as suggested.
Best regards
I added code to main menu to display the language options
