Tried to edit header in theme by adding ads and messed everything up PLEASE HELP

  • koreysavoie

    (@koreysavoie)


    11 years, 3 months ago

    I know nothing about coding, which is why I use WordPress. I use the Easel theme. I tried to add this generated ad code from clicksor by going to appareance > editor > header.php and entered the code there. I obviously don’t one what I’m doing cause now I keep getting this page that says

    “Warning: Cannot modify header information – headers already sent by (output started at /home/koreys/public_html/home/wp-content/themes/easel/functions/custom-header.php:53) in /home/koreys/public_html/home/wp-login.php on line 368

    Warning: Cannot modify header information – headers already sent by (output started at /home/koreys/public_html/home/wp-content/themes/easel/functions/custom-header.php:53) in /home/koreys/public_html/home/wp-login.php on line 380″

    a bunch of times. It’s just a whiote screen. I get this when I try and log in or out of my wordpress acount. I’m logged in right now which is good because if I were logged out I wouldn’t be able to get back in. This screen pops up every now and then I guess because I messed around with some coding I shouldn’t have. But I don’t want to lose everything and start from scratch. Does anybody know how to fix it back to normal?
    [Mod note: Offer to provide login details redacted — please don’t ever give that information to people you don’t know]

    I know nothing about coding.

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  • WPyogi

    (@wpyogi)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    This thread explains what to do with that warning:

    http://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ_Troubleshooting#How_do_I_solve_the_Headers_already_sent_warning_problem.3F

    If that does not work, you could replace the modified header.php file with a new copy of the original version — download a new copy of the theme to your local computer and replace the file via FTP.

    Also, you really should not be making changes in theme files — but instead using a Child Theme. That way your changes won’t be overwritten when the theme is updated.

    Thread Starter koreysavoie

    (@koreysavoie)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you so much. You saved the day.

    I will try this and I’m sure it will work. I’m almost clear, except… I had to restart the computer and now I’m no longer signed in to make the necessary changes. When I log in I get the message I mentioned. I simply can’t reach my login page!!! Is there any other way to log in othe rthan going to mydomain.com/wp-admin???

    WPyogi

    (@wpyogi)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Here are several – hopefully one will work for you…
    http://codex.wordpress.org/Login_Trouble

    You might just want to replace the file via FTP – you should have that access from your host.

    Thread Starter koreysavoie

    (@koreysavoie)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Honestly, like I tried to explain in the previous post I know NOTHING about web design, which is why I use wordpress. My site has been up for only a couple days. Can you explain to my in bacis laymans terms the steps I need to follow to do all this from my hostgator control panel? Can we converse using an instant messaging service maybe?

    WPyogi

    (@wpyogi)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hostgator should have good information about using their control panel or FTP.

    Here’s some info on FTP:
    http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients

    It’s really pretty easy – you can do it – just take it slow and breathing is good too :). It’s not any harder than moving files on your local computer or attaching files to email.

    Thread Starter koreysavoie

    (@koreysavoie)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Man just give me your AIM or MSN handle. I’m been trying and having a hard time. I’m very frustrated. I can’t find where to go

    Thread Starter koreysavoie

    (@koreysavoie)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is there anyone else reading this who can be a little more helpful? My entire site was made through WordPress. I never used FTP. If anyone is reading this and willing to help, please do. I simply do not know where to access the areas where I edit my footer and header through FTP

    WPyogi

    (@wpyogi)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry you are struggling with this, but there’s not much anyone else on these forums can do to fix this for you – help is offered here only. Perhaps Hostgator’s support can help. Or you could consider hiring someone — http://jobs.wordpress.net/

    FTP does not access files, nor let you edit them in the same way the admin access does. It’s just a way of moving files to/from the server, so you’d need to make changes in the files on your local computer using a text editor.

    See this: http://support.hostgator.com/articles/ftp-getting-started

    Andrew Nevins

    (@anevins)

    WCLDN 2018 Contributor | Volunteer support

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Do you have your FTP credentials?

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