Changing footer

olmc141 · Member · Dec 31, 2014 at 8:45 pm
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I’ve tried to override the CSS, and even re-write the HTML where the footer for the website says Blog at WordPress.. Bouquet Theme. The changes show before I click save, and then they disappear.

I’ve purchased the ability to customize the CSS, but it won’t let me. Am I doing something wrong?

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timethief · Member · Dec 31, 2014 at 8:48 pm
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Removing footer credit links creates the false impression that you created the theme and that you host your own blog, when that’s clearly not the case at all. It’s a ToS violation to remove the footer credit links.

Though changing the footer text is not allowed, it’s possible to add your own text to the footer area using CSS if you have purchased the Custom Design upgrade. In it you can incude styling credit if you have done any styling and/or a copyright.
http://en.wordpress.com/tos/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/#frequently-asked-questions

See here for details on purchasing the annually renewable custom design upgrade and doing the required CSS editing:
Custom design – Frequently Asked Questions
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/#frequently-asked-questions
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/editing-css/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/custom-fonts/

If you purchase the upgrade you can use this link https://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/css-customization#postform so you can copy and paste your text into a thread that will appear in the CSS Forum where you will get the help you need.

Otherwise if all you want to include is a copyright many bloggers do that by including a copyright notice in a text widget.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/prevent-content-theft/#1-include-a-very-clear-copyright-notice-on-your-blog

Some like myself link that text widget notice to a copyright page like this one http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/copyright/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/text-widget/
timethief · Member · Dec 31, 2014 at 8:50 pm
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Lastly if you post whatever additional text you wish to appear in the footer in a text widget and then post again to this thread those who help with CSS editing will assist you to position it using position absolute so it also appears in the footer area.
thesacredpath · Member · Jan 1, 2015 at 12:02 am
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Hi there, as @timethief says, you can add text to the existing footer credits. You can try out the following by going to Appearance > Customize > CSS, delete all the informational text in that window, and paste in the following custom CSS.
```
#site-generator:before {
    content: "My added text.";
    display: block;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 110%;
    font-weight: bold;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
```
I’ve included some general styling declarations (color, size, weight) in the event you wish to change some of that. The last rule above makes the existing site footer a little lighter so that your added text stands out a little more. If you decide to change the color of the existing credits, keep in mind that they have to remain in place and readable. Give that a try and let us know if that works for you, or if you need some additional changes.
olmc141 · Member · Jan 1, 2015 at 1:14 am
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Thank you all for your help! The first comment about changing the text/violating TOS makes complete sense. The custom footer text works and I appreciate all of your help!
thesacredpath · Member · Jan 1, 2015 at 3:33 am
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You are welcome, and happy new year!

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