Sidebar content in Suburbia theme
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Hi, I’ve just changed to the Suburbia theme, and would like to add a simple search box and subscribe button to the left-hand sidebar (under the list of pages). I tried using a custom menu, but it only seemed to allow me to add links and categories. Is there any way to do this?
Also, can I delete the “shortlink” box in the right-hand sidebar?
Thanks.
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rootjosh, thanks for the reply. I still need some help here.
I’ve added widgets to Suburbia’s right-hand sidebar (the one that only appears on posts in single view), and to the three bottom areas. For me, it would be much better if I could put some of them instead in the left-hand sidebar, which is always present. But this option does not seem to appear in the widgets area of the dashboard.
I tried a custom menu, which DOES allow changes to the left-hand sidebar, but the options seem to be limited to pages, links or categories. What I’d like to add is a Follow button and a search box.
Any suggestions very welcome!
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That lefthand sidebar is, as you noticed, a menu and not a widget area. So you aren’t going to be able to put widgets there.
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Ah, OK. That’s a shame.
It means when people land on the front page, the only extra information I can provide is right at the bottom. I’ve turned off infinite scrolling, to give them a chance to find the search and follow options – but it would have been better if they were more obvious.
What about my other questions (above) – can I remove the default “shortlink” box in the righthand sidebar?
Thanks for your help.
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can I remove the default “shortlink” box in the righthand sidebar?
That is something that you should be able to change via CSS. It would require the Custom Design upgrade.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/
I would suggest making a post on the CSS Customization forum here:
https://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/css-customization
Lots of good advice there and knowledgeable people.
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rootjosh, thanks. I don’t have the CSS upgrade and don’t think it’s worth it just for this one change. I’ll live with that one unnecessary box.
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