Creating a site header is crucial for consistent navigation and branding across your website. Here's how to set up and customize your header effectively:

Basic Header Setup

1. Access the header editor:

• Click "Edit" in the top-left corner
• Hover over the header and select "Edit site header"
• Add your site title or logo
• Arrange navigation links by dragging them into position

Desktop Header Design

• Choose between Full or Boxed width
• Adjust padding and spacing between elements
• Add effects like drop shadows or borders
• Set background styles (Solid, Gradient, or Fitted)
• Enable fixed positioning if desired

Mobile Header Design

• Switch to mobile view using the device icon
• Customize menu appearance and icon
• Adjust link spacing and alignment
• Set custom colors for mobile menu overlay
• Configure collapsed menu appearance

Additional Header Elements

1. Add optional features:

• Call-to-action button
• Social media icons
• Shopping cart
• Customer account login
• Language selector

2. Style options for elements:

• Customize button appearance
• Set icon sizes and colors
• Adjust border styles
• Configure transparency levels

Header Background Customization

Choose from three styles:

• Solid: Single color background
• Gradient: Fading effect overlaying first section
• Fitted: Transparent overlay showing section background

Advanced Features

• Hide headers on specific pages
• Set different fonts for mobile/desktop
• Customize opacity and blur effects
• Configure fixed header scrolling behavior
• Add page-specific headers in supported templates

Remember to save your changes after each customization session by clicking "Save" or "Exit and Save" to maintain your header design across your site.

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