In the previous segment, we delved into creating the header.php for our WordPress theme. Today, we’ll be focusing on footer.php, which serves a similar purpose – streaMLining code and enhancing reusability. Since the footer code is nearly identical across all pages in the Aurelius theme directory, it makes sense to extract it into a separate footer.php file.
To begin, create a new file called footer.php within the Aurelius theme directory. Copy the footer code from index.php to footer.php. Here’s an example of what that code might look like:
“`html
“`
Now, open width.php, archive.php, contact.php, full_width.php, page.php, and single.php with a text eDiTor. REMOve the existing footer code in these files and replace it with:
“`php
“`
After these changes, refresh your blog’s homepage, and you’ll notice that your custom theme still functions correctly, with the footer remAIning unchanged.
Next, let’s add your blog’s copyright information and incorporate the wp_footer() function. Replace the content in footer.php with:
“`html
“`
That’s it! Creating footer.php was a straightforward process. As a learning resource, you can examine the modified Aurelius theme files using a text editor and compare them with your own to understand the modifications better.
Stay tuned for more insights in the WordPress theme development Series. For further learning, explore other relevant articles on WordPress tutorials.
