TOPIC: Working with Blocks: Adding content to the header and other locations

Hi Michael,

It's usually not best to put repetitive items across the top of the content area, as customers would be less likely to actually read the content if they see it's the same at the top of every page. The better place to put the block with the live chat would be at the top of the left or right sidebars. This won't distract from the actual content of each page, but still keep the live chat within the customers view.

This may be true, but I am out of room on my sidebars where the client would see it easily. So, is there a way to put it above the content?

A few of the themes have blocks above the content but most don't as it didn't make sense originally. I have seen a growing need and have been adding them in the new themes. On older themes you would need to add it directly to the page.

Does Theme 26 have a "footer" block? If so, why can I not see mine? When I am on the block page...the footer area is not highlighted in yellow. I would like to place something in the footer but can not seem to have it take hold. I have seen other theme 26 websites with items in the footer. Thanks!

make sure that the footer block is chosen to show in the footer and see if that helps. I can see your footer.

BTW-your site is looking pretty good. But, I would change the content. Most guys use that same content, try to stick to why they should hire you.

Thanks Michael. I will work on changing my content. I can see my footer and footer information as well. I'm trying to get that weather widget in the footer. (Currently the block I created for it is in the content area)  when I try and place it in the footer it does not show up.