Where to Find Header & Footer Settings in SWELL

All main layout settings are located in the WordPress Customizer.

📍 Navigation path:

Appearance → Customize

From here, you’ll find SWELL-specific settings (displayed in Japanese).

💡 Tip:

Use your browser’s translation feature (e.g. Chrome → “Translate to English”) to follow along easily.

You can control:

• Header layout style
• Logo position
• Menu alignment
• Header height
• Sticky (fixed) header behavior

These options allow you to create a clean and professional navigation area.

2. Adding a Logo

To set your site logo:

• Go to Customize → Site Identity
• Upload your logo image
• Adjust logo size if needed

A clear logo helps build trust and brand recognition.

3. Navigation Menu Setup

Menus are managed separately from the Customizer.

• Go to Appearance → Menus
• Create a new menu
• Add pages (Home, Blog, Reviews, Contact, etc.)
• Assign the menu to the Header Menu location

SWELL supports clean, responsive menus that work well on desktop and mobile.

4. Sticky Header (Optional)

SWELL allows you to enable a sticky header, which stays visible while scrolling.

Benefits:

• Better navigation
• Improved usability
• Great for content-heavy sites

Enable it from the header settings in the Customizer.

1. Footer Layout and Widgets

SWELL supports footer widget areas.

You can choose:

• Number of footer columns
• Widget placement
• Spacing and alignment

This is useful for adding navigation links, contact info, or social icons.

2. Footer Copyright Text

You can customize the footer copyright text:

• Your brand name
• Year
• Custom message

This small detail adds professionalism to your site.

3. Adding Footer Menus

Footer menus are great for:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service
• About page
• Contact page

Create a menu and assign it to the Footer Menu location.

Mobile Optimization for Header & Footer

SWELL automatically optimizes header and footer layouts for mobile devices.

However, you should always:

• Preview your site on mobile
• Check menu behavior
• Ensure buttons are easy to tap

Mobile usability is essential for SEO and user experience.

Recommended Header & Footer Setup for Beginners

Here’s a simple and effective setup:

✅ Header

• Logo on the left
• Menu on the right
• Sticky header enabled

✅ Footer

• 2–3 columns
• Footer menu (Privacy / Contact)
• Copyright text

This structure works well for blogs, reviews, and affiliate sites.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overcrowding the header with too many links
• Using too many colors
• Ignoring mobile preview
• Forgetting footer navigation

Keep your layout clean and simple — this is where SWELL shines.

Final Thoughts

Customizing the header and footer in SWELL is straightforward once you understand where the settings are.

Despite the Japanese interface, SWELL’s flexibility and design quality make it easy to build a professional layout that works beautifully on both desktop and mobile.

If you want a clean, fast, and elegant WordPress site, SWELL gives you everything you need.