One problem with using a WordPress theme is your website will look similar to other websites using the same theme. The answer…? Customize! That’s what Tom from Sundance Cabin Rentals did. He wanted a banner with his logo, phone number, and some background scenery. He said he was going to stay with the Rustic theme (it does have a log cabin look!), so we chose to customize the whole header instead. I made four banner styles (winter, spring, summer, fall) , and four radio buttons to change them whenever he likes. Now Sundance Cabin Rentals has it’s own unique design that sets it apart from other websites that use the Rustic theme. Plus it makes the whole website look more professional and custom made!
Hello again Patrick -
2 minor requests if you have a moment.
Can you direct me to the codes that:
1) eliminate one of the search bars that appear on my pages, and
2) I would like to change the wording on the sidebar from “Recent Posts” to “Recipes”
Thanks a million
Jim
Hi Jim. Go to Appearance->Widgets and click on the Primary Widget Area and delete the Search widget. Then open the Recent Posts widget and add a title (“Recipes”). The banner looks good!
Perfect – Thanks again Patrick!
Glad to help.
Hi Patrick
I followed your steps for the search widget but it just won’t go away.. help!
One search box is built into the theme. It’s over the tree image and can’t be deleted.
I also would like to delete everything below the search bar, change the header image and give this theme a portfolio look..any suggestions?
You can make a portfolio page like my “Rustic Portfolio Demo”, then go to Settings->Reading and make it the front page. Then add a custom logo image to make it your own (see Appearance->Rustic Theme Options). Whenever you make a new page, you can choose the “One column, no sidebar” page template.
Thanks!!