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[How-To Guide] Move Navigation Menu Above Header In Genesis Theme Framework

Genesis Theme Framework is one of the most widely used Theme Framework to develop or customize WordPress powered websites. The best thing I like about Genesis Theme Framework is that it comes with multiple layout options for each page, posts, handy collection of widgets, built-in SEO options, 40+ custom coded hooks and many more. In addition to this, this theme framework comes with 38+ child themes and that too free if you purchase a Pro-Plus package and all future child themes for free they release in future. If you have not get your copy of Genesis Theme Framework, then get it right now:

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Already, I have shared few tutorials on Genesis Theme Framework and continuing in same series, in this post I’m sharing a new tutorial which allows you to place Navigation Menu above header. Like other tutorials, this is also a step-by-step guide tutorial. Step1: First log-in into wp-admin panel, scroll down and click on “Editor” as shown below:

Step2: When you click on “Editor”, a new window open as shown below. Now click on “functions.php”.

Step3: When you click on “functions.php”, a new window open as shown below.

Step4: Now copy this code:

// Reposition the Primary Navigation
remove_action(‘genesis_after_header’, ‘genesis_do_nav’);
add_action(‘genesis_before_header’, ‘genesis_do_nav’);

Step5: After copying above code, paste this code in “functions.php” file and click on “Update file” button as shown below:

Step6: Congratulations, you have successfully moved the Navigation Menu above header.

If you have any query let me know via comments and do not forget to follow WebGuide4U on Twitter for more updates on Genesis Tutorials.

If you’ve not get your copy of Genesis Theme Framework, then get it right now:

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[How-To Guide] Upgrade PayPal Account From Personal To Premier/Business Account

At WebGuide4U I try my level best to cover as much as tutorials as I can. In this post, I’m sharing how to upgrade PayPal account from Personal to “Premier” or “Business”. For those who do not know – PayPal offers you to transfer or receive payments online (I’m not discussing here anything regarding PayPal).

Step1: First log-in into PayPal account

Step2: Now click on “Profile” as shown below:

Step3: When you click on “Profile” button, it opens a new window as shown below and now you have to click on “My Account Settings”.

Step4: As soon as you click on “My Account Settings” (in step 3), a new window open (as shown below). Now, you have to simply click on “Upgrade to a Premier Account”.

Step5: When you click on “Upgrade to a Premier Account”, a new window open (as shown below). Now, you have to simply click on “Upgrade Now” button.

Step6: As soon as you click on “Upgrade Now” button, it open a new window as shown below. Now you have to select either “Premier account” or “Business account”. After selecting account type, click on “Continue” button as shown below.

Step7: When you click on “Continue” button (in step 6), a new window opens which clearly shows the confirmation that your account has been upgraded to “Premier” or “Business”.

Step8: Congratulations, you have successfully upgraded your PayPal account to Premier or Business.

If you have any query let me know via comments and do not forget to follow WebGuide4U on Twitter for more useful tutorials.

[How To Guide] Install WordPress On Desktop PC Using WampServer

At WebGuide4U, I have talked a lot about self hosted WordPress and thought that many of you like me (my earlier days) are unfamiliar with WordPress. To make you familiar with WordPress I have come up with this tutorial so that you can test WordPress locally on your PC. So, here is a quick guide which guides you completely on Installing WordPress Locally on your PC.

Step1: First follow this link and download WampServer on your PC.

Step2: As soon as download finishes, click on .exe file and run installation of Wamp Server as shown below (it is a simple software installation, like you install other softwares on your PC – If you have any query let me know via contact form).

Step3: Download WordPress from official site and unzip it. After unzipping the WordPress download, copy WordPress folder and paste the WordPress folder in C:\wamp\www

Step4: If everything works fine (unless you have any problem in installing wamp server), you see a icon in your taskbar as shown below:

Step4: Now open this URL in your browser http://localhost

Step5: Click on “phpmyadmin” (as shown below)

Step6: As soon as you click on “phpmyadmin”, a new window open and now you have to create a new database for WordPress Installation (fill the details as mentioned below):

Step7: After creating database (in step6), open http://lcalhost/wordpress and click on create a configuration file as shown below.

Step8: As soon as you click on “Create a Configuration File”, you see a new window as shown below and click on “Let’s go!”.

Step9: Now fill all the details and click on “Submit” button as shown below:

Step10: As soon as you click on “Submit” button, you see a new window as shown below. Click on “Run the Install” button.

Step11: When you click on “Run the Install” button a new window open. Fill-up all the details as mentioned below and click on “Install WordPress” button.

Step12: When you click on “Install WordPress” (in above step), you see a new window as shown below. Now click on “Log In” button to log-in into wp-admin panel.

Isn’t it too easy to install WordPress locally using Wamp Server. If you have any query let me know via comments and do not forget to follow WebGuide4U on Twitter for more updates on WordPress Tutorials.

[How-To Guide] Move Domain Name Out Of Your Account

GoDaddy, one of the most popular domain registrar which offers domain name at cheaper price and sometimes you get domain name only at $1 from GoDaddy. I own couple of domains for me and some of my clients and one of them asked me to transfer domain name to his account. I have already transfer that domain name and thought that it is a nice way to share a tutorial with all my readers, so that they also get benefitted from it.

But before that, if you haven’t get a domain name yet, then these tips and tricks help you to choose domain name and that too SEO friendly domain name. In addition to this, there are some tools also available which help you out in choosing better domain name. So, after a wait, here is a quick guide which helps you to move domain name out of your account.

Step1: First log-in into your account manager and go to Domain Manager.

Step2: Now select the domain name(s) you want to move from one account to another account.

Step3: After selecting domain name (s) (in step2), click on Account Change as shown below:

Step4: As soon as you click on “Account Change” (in step3), a new window open as shown below. Now you have to fill all the details mentioned above and click on “Next” (In my case, I use the second option, that is “use details from specified customer account” and enter the email id).

Step5: As soon as you click on “Next” (in step4), a new window appear and you have to check out both boxes as shown below. After checking out, click on “Next” button.

Step6: As soon as you click on “Next”, a new window open as shown below and you have to click on “Finish” button as shown below to move the domain name from one account to other account.

Isn’t it too simple? Find it useful than share it with all your friends and do not forget to follow WebGuide4U on Twitter for more useful tutorials.

If have any query let me know via comments or you can hire me to set-up your professional site or for WordPress Services.

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[How-To Guide] Add Copyright In Genesis Theme Framework

Genesis Theme Framework one of the most popular theme framework which comes with lots of functions and in-built functions. The best thing I like about Genesis Theme Framework is that it is an SEO optimized Framework which allows you to cut down all your SEO plugins from wp-plugin directory and 38 child themes. Still thinking to buy Genesis Theme Framework? Do not think get your copy of Genesis Theme Framework right now:

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Already, in previous articles I’ve shared how to edit footer and remove footer link in Genesis Theme Framework. Now in this post I’m sharing how to add own copyright in Genesis Theme Framework and you can see it in action below:

Isn’t it cool? If yes, then add your own copyright in Genesis Theme Framework in no time. To add this copyright, all you have to do is to follow this tutorial.

Step1: First log-in into wp-admin panel, then go to “Appearance” tab and click on “Editor” as shown below:

Step2: When you click on “Editor”, it open a new window as shown below:

Step3: Now on right hand side click on “functions.php”, i.e., Theme Functions as shown below:

Step4: Now copy below mentioned code:

add_action(‘genesis_footer’, ‘copyright’);

/*
* Customize the footer content.
*
* @author: Vivek Parmar
* @email: admin@webguide4u.com
* @link: http://www.webguide4u.com/hire-me
*/
function copyright() {
?>
<p><a href=”http://www.webguide4u.com/privacy-policy/” target=”_blank”>Privacy Policy</a> | <a href=”http://www.webguide4u.com/contact-us/” target=”_blank”>Contact</a> | <a href=”http://www.webguide4u.com/advertise/” target=”_blank”>Advertise</a> | <a href=”http://www.webguide4u.com/hire-me/” target=”_blank”>Hire Me</a> | <a href=”http://www.webguide4u.com/free-wordpress-installation/” target=”_blank”>Free Blog Set-Up Service</a><br>
Copyright &copy 2011 <a href=”<?php bloginfo(‘url’); ?>”><?php bloginfo(‘name’); ?></a>. All rights reserved.
<?php
}

Step5: After copying above code, paste this code in “functions.php” file and click on “Update File” as shown below:

Step6: Congratulations, you have successfully added copyright in Genesis Theme Framework

If you have any query let me know via comments or get in touch using contact form and if you have not get your copy of Genesis Theme Framework, then get it right now:

Sign-Up Link for Genesis Theme Framework

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