[Resolved] Change the theme header based on type

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[jamesG-3]

Hi all - I have a site with 4 distinct types at work: a blog, a magazine, a shop and a video section. When someone goes to the video section I would like that to use a different site header. I have tried a few header plugins but none recognize types, they merely distinguish between pages or posts. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[Caridad]

Dear James,

You will have to edit the header.php file and use conditionals.

<?php if ( get_post_type() == 'magazine' ) : ?>
SHOW MAGAZINE HEADER
<?php elseif ( get_post_type() == 'video' ) : ?>
SHOW VIDEO HEADER
<?php elseif ( get_post_type() == 'shop' ) : ?>
SHOW SHOP HEADER
<?php else: ?>
SHOW BLOG HEADER
<?php endif; ?>

Please let me know if you are satisfied with my answer and if I can help you with any other questions you might have.

Regards,
Caridad

[jamesG-3]

Thanks for the prompt response. The header is presently drawn from this code:

<?php

	do_action('skeleton_header');


?>

This is the correct header for everything apart from post_type single-tv

How would I go about getting the new image in and having it recognize this with the above code?

(apologies if this is more rudimentary than I am seeing)

[Caridad]

Dear James,

Try replacing that line with the following block of code:

<?php if ( get_post_type() == 'single-tv' ) : ?>

  SHOW YOUR CUSTOM HEADER HERE

<?php else : ?>

  <?php
  do_action('skeleton_header');
  ?>

<?php endif; ?>

Please let me know if you are satisfied with my answer and if I can help you with any other questions you might have.

Regards,
Caridad

[jamesG-3]

That worked a treat - thanks so much!!