Zakra’s Header and Footer Builder is now available with Zakra Free v4.0.0 and Zakra Pro v3.0.0, making it easier than ever to design and customize your site’s header and footer—no coding required.
In this release guide, we’ll walk you through how to implement this feature on your site and ensure a smooth upgrade for existing users.
Let’s dive in!
Must-Read: Before using Zakra Header & Footer Builder
Here are some key points that you must consider before enabling Zakra’s Header and Footer Builder:
- Backup your site before you update or make any changes
- Try to update on the staging site at first (if you don’t have a staging site, here’s a guide on creating one)
- Once Header and Footer builder is enabled, you can’t rollback
- If you use a child theme, disable the child theme and update
For a smooth transition, please read the article carefully or contact our support team for help.
Highlights of Zakra’s New Header and Footer Builder
Whether aiming for a minimalist look or a feature-packed design, Zakra’s Header and Footer Builder makes it easy to achieve a professional, polished result.
Here’s what Zakra’s Header and Footer Builder has to offer:
- Easy to customize the header and footer with a simple drag-and-drop interface
- Essential header builder components like logos, menus, social icons, carts, buttons, widgets, HTML, and more with a few clicks
- Essential footer builder components like menus, social icons, carts, widgets, HTML, and more with a few clicks
- Personalize styling like colors, typography, padding, border, and others to give a unique look to your site
- Advanced customizable footer columns with dynamic styling capabilities for unique styles and layouts
Impact on Child Theme User
If you have used Child Theme to customize the header and footer style, it’s important to note that this update might affect certain aspects of your existing design.
However, you don’t have to worry. We have ensured that the change will be as smooth as possible for child theme users without affecting your design.
So, please get in touch with our support team. They will help smooth the transformation from static header to header-footer builder.
Also, users can now change headers and footers through the builder, so you may not need a child theme for the header and footer sections.
Hence, for child theme users, don’t hesitate to contact our support team and get the task done easily.
How to Use Zakra Header and Footer Builder
Ready to use Zakra’s Header and Footer Builder? Here’s how you can!
If you’re using the Zakra theme for the first time, you’ll get Zakra’s Header and Footer Builder as soon as you install the theme. Otherwise, for an existing user, update the theme by following the steps below.
1. Update the Zakra Theme and Zakra Pro Plugin
To use this feature, ensure the Zakra theme is updated to the latest version. The Header and Footer builder is available from Zakra Free v4.0.0 and Zakra Pro v3.0.0.
So, go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Appearance >> Themes. You’ll get a notification to update the theme at the top of the theme.
Click on Update now, and you’ll be good to go.
Note: Make sure that both the free and pro versions of the theme are Zakra Free v4.0.0 and Zakra Pro v3.0.0 or above. You should update both the free and pro versions of the theme.
To update the Zakra Pro version, navigate to Plugins>>Installed Plugins, and you’ll see a message to update the plugin. Similarly, update the plugin.
Note: The Zakra Pro Add-on is not a theme but a plugin, so once you install it, you’ll have to update it as a plugin.
2. Navigate to Customizer
Go to Appearance >> Customize >> Header & Navigation, then toggle on the Enable Builder.
As you toggle on, a pop-up with all the information about the builder will appear. Read it all and hit the Continue button if everything is good to go.
Meanwhile, enabling Builder will enable both Header and Footer Builder.
3. Start Building
Now, you can start building by dragging and dropping the elements and seeing the real-time preview as you create a header and footer for your website.
4. Publish and Enjoy
Once satisfied with the design, hit the Publish button and watch your site transform into a brand-new custom look.
Feedback and Helpful Resources
The Zakra Header and Footer builder is designed to empower you with the freedom to create and simplify your website-building process.
We have created this new feature based on our users’ feature requests and feedback, and we hope you’ll enjoy the change. So, don’t hesitate to submit any queries or feedback if you need any support.
We’re excited to see how our Zakra theme users will leverage this new feature and create a stunning site. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and grow with you.
Here are some important documents with detailed guides that you can go through to learn in-depth about Zakra’s Header Footer Builder:
Link to detailed documentation
Having Trouble with Zakra’s Header and Footer Builder?
If you’re having trouble with Zakra’s new Header and Footer Builder, as always, our support team is ready to help you get started or assist if you run into any issues.
Our support team will provide detailed and personalized guidance to ensure a smooth experience with Zakra’s header and footer builder and that your site looks just as you want.
So, don’t let any minor issue prevent you from using this amazing builder; contact our support team immediately.
Also, thank you for your immense love and support for our Zakra theme.
Note: If you are updating from less than Zakra V3.0, please read this article
Some FAQs Related to Zakra’s Header and Footer Builder
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you get the most out of Zakra’s new Header and Footer Builder:
2. What if I don’t want to upgrade to the new version?
You can still use the theme if you don’t want to upgrade to the new version. However, you’ll miss the header and footer builder capability, security updates, and future updates.
If you still have questions or need further assistance, please contact our support team for personalized help.