Header is too big

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  cbrook395 · Member · Nov 23, 2019 at 2:16 pm

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  The Header that appears on every page on the Lodestar theme is too big. How can I reduce the size of the Header or remove it.

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  supernovia · Staff · Nov 23, 2019 at 9:26 pm

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  Hi @cbrook395, Lodestar is designed to show a full page image like that. You could use some custom CSS on a Premium plan to make the header shorter, but you might also just consider using a different theme. This one, for example, has large but not full screen header images:

  https://eightiesdemo.wordpress.com/

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  cbrook395 · Member · Nov 23, 2019 at 10:16 pm

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  Thanks for the tip.

  I tried the “eighties” theme, but I want to retain the visible menus in a horizontal band.

  Without going onto a premium plan, could you suggest one that has the horizontal band menu, as well as a minimal header (or no Header at all)

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  supernovia · Staff · Nov 23, 2019 at 10:30 pm

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  Sure, here are all the themes with classic menus:
  https://wordpress.com/themes/filter/classic-menu/

  Most of the newer ones are designed for page layouts. They’ll let you add “cover photos” or full width images, if you’d like, instead of headers. Or you can skip that altogether.

  For blogging, for now, I’d recommend something not in the top 10 results for newest themes. You’ll find several with small header images or no header image at all.

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  cbrook395 · Member · Dec 3, 2019 at 11:39 am

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  Thanks but HELP!

  I’ve inadvertently changed another site to TWENTY TWELVE theme.

  It was on BIG BROTHER theme – how can I revert?

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  staff-mckluskey · Staff · Dec 3, 2019 at 11:56 am

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  Oh, the theme Big Brother has been already retired, what’s the address of the site that was using it?
  I don’t think we’ll be able to recover it but we’ll have a look to be sure.

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  themagicrobot · Member · Dec 3, 2019 at 11:57 am

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  You asked the same question and given a solution over one year ago: https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/help-me-to-get-my-theme-back-please/

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  cbrook395 · Member · Dec 3, 2019 at 12:01 pm

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  Indeed! But this time I can’t solve it.

  I can’t see Big Brother within the Themes section of your WP Admin dashboard

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  cbrook395 · Member · Dec 3, 2019 at 12:05 pm

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  I hope you will be able to recover – just wish there was an UNDO button.

  This is the site that is using it: https://tottycup.wordpress.com/

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  staff-mckluskey · Staff · Dec 3, 2019 at 1:20 pm

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  @cbrook395, you should be able to see the theme here. Hover over the title and click on “Activate”.

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  cbrook395 · Member · Dec 3, 2019 at 2:49 pm

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  At my end I get “No themes found. Try a different search.” when I click on your link

  I appreciate your efforts

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  staff-mckluskey · Staff · Dec 3, 2019 at 3:05 pm

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  I’ve activated the theme for you. I hope that helps :)

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  cbrook395 · Member · Dec 3, 2019 at 5:14 pm

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  Thanks SO much.

  I am so grateful.

  I will steer clear from trying to modify the themes of my other sites.

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  cbrook395 · Member · Dec 4, 2019 at 3:18 pm

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  Hi staff-mckluskey I think I’m ready to revisit my original question!

  I want to tweak this page so that it doesn’t have the big image/header on every page. https://robledobrothers.wordpress.com/

  I want it to look more like the Big Brother theme that I know that you managed to revert for this site https://tottycup.wordpress.com/

  I am aware that Big Brother is probably not an option for the newer site, but I’d like you advice on a theme that I could use that only really has the menu headings (horizontal) on each page.

  If you can recommend one, the next question will be – how do I avoid changing the theme accidentally for other websites (i’ve done this twice and I don’t want to experience it again!)

  Regards

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  staff-zinnia · Staff · Dec 4, 2019 at 5:09 pm

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  Remember that you aren’t obligated to use a header image even if the theme demo displays one. This is an example of no header space image: https://wordpress.com/theme/illustratr

  Does that look more like what you’re after?

  To avoid switching themes accidentally you can
  1. double check My Sites tab that the correct site is selected
  2. right click on the theme thumbnail from the showcase to open in a new tab
  3. use the open live demo link and not the activation button

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  cbrook395 · Member · Dec 10, 2019 at 12:00 pm

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  Thanks staff-zinnia

  I now have a structure in place that I am happy with. This means I can move forwards with my project!

  I was nervous when pressing “Activate” but this time, it only changed the format of the intended site.

  Top support!