Adding a Feedburner subscribe box above the site branding

[mbauhof 0]

Hi, New to platform pro, and liking what I see. But customizing areas that are not allowed via the admin look like it could be a challenge for someone like me - familiar with HTML, but not PHP. I've been reading a bit about hooks and how they'll let me put things just about anywhere, but I'll admit I'm not getting a great feel for how the work in practice. First thing is I'm looking to add feedburner subscribe box above the site branding. I'd also like to see if I could move the search field up there as well. How much do I have to know before I do this, or could somehow show me how? Thanks, Mike

[Rob 547]

Mike, This is done with a hook. I recommend doing what I did first time: 1. Make a backup copy of functions.php on your desktop. 2. View the video and read the info five times, at least at http://www.pagelines.com/docs/category/child-theme-and-hooks (I know this seems stupid, but it really helps) 3. When you start to edit functions.php, watch the video and stop it for each step completed. 4. Make sure you check which hook applies to the location where you wish to place the box. 5. Save it and upload to wp-content/themes/platformbase (the source of the original file). 6. Check your site. 7. Apply any needed CSS to Custom Code in the CSS Rules area.

[mbauhof 0]

Thanks. I've read more than once and probably around five times. I guess I'll give it a shot and see what happens. Just wish there was a little more (or a lot more) documentation on which hooks do what (I know they are listed by what area they affect, but a little more detail would help). MJB

[Rob 547]

The thing is that once you get the generally desired effect, even if the placement is wrong, you can always change the hook without having to re-write the entire code. I realize it's daunting, but believe me, if I could figure out how to put a banner add up there right of the brand nav, you can do it too. Have confidence!

[mbauhof 0]

Thanks. Turns out I didn't even have Base installed yet, so I was at least two steps back. Have at least gotten that far now.

[Rob 547]

Ah! That would do it. Base is VERY important!