Title: custom header Last modified: August 21, 2016 --- # custom header * Resolved [Kristind](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kristind/) * (@kristind) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/) * Hello, I’m new to wordpress, and coding. I’m wondering if there is a way to have my own custom header and if I can put some rotating images underneath the menu bar. Thank you in advance! [http://candidlovephotography.com](http://candidlovephotography.com) Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 18 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/page/2/?output_format=md) * [lorbach](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorbach/) * (@lorbach) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575756) * Hello Kristind. Welcome to WP! Great start on your website… and I really dig your owl logo. * Can you explain what you mean by custom header? I see you’ve already added your own custom header/logo image. * And there are a few different ways to add a “slideshow” to your page. Easiest way might be to use a plugin like this… [http://wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-jquery-image-gallery/](http://wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-jquery-image-gallery/) * You’ll probably have more questions. Don’t hesitate to ask. * [lorbach](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorbach/) * (@lorbach) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575761) * Oops, I should probably mention that the plugins are for your self-hosted site. * For a WP.com site take a look at the gallery options… [http://en.support.wordpress.com/images/gallery/](http://en.support.wordpress.com/images/gallery/) * Thread Starter [Kristind](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kristind/) * (@kristind) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575848) * Hey! * Thanks so much for responding. Yeah, I wasn’t sure if that was the way to do it if I also wanted to have a show of images below. Once I have the plugin, how do I incorporate it onto the main page? As far as my logo, it looks pixilated. Is there a way to make it smaller I guess? It is already below the pixel limit in my photoshop. * Thread Starter [Kristind](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kristind/) * (@kristind) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575849) * I’m trying to achieve something like this concept… for example [http://jenmckenphoto.com](http://jenmckenphoto.com) * [lorbach](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorbach/) * (@lorbach) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575857) * That is a nice looking site. They’re using the ProPhoto theme… [http://www.prophoto.com/](http://www.prophoto.com/) which is available to purchase. * Your website is hosted by WordPress, correct? If so you don’t have the ability to use plugins. Plugins are developed for self-hosted sites. Learn more about the differences here… [http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/](http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/) * I’m not seeing the pixelation in the logo. It’s sized properly… meaning it has the correct dimensions and isn’t being stretched. You would need to clean up the artwork and resave/upload. * Thread Starter [Kristind](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kristind/) * (@kristind) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575863) * I see, that would make a difference 🙂 I have hostgator, I need to figure out how to go from there I guess * [lorbach](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorbach/) * (@lorbach) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575865) * So you are set up as a self-hosted site with HostGator now? * Thread Starter [Kristind](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kristind/) * (@kristind) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575866) * Yes, I signed up at hostgator and it had the option for wordpress. I set my site up using that. Is this okay? How would I get a wordpress.org site? I really appreciate your help! * [lorbach](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorbach/) * (@lorbach) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575869) * Sounds to me like you already do! Have you setup Jetpack yet? It’s a new ‘must have’ plugin for self-hosted sites. Take a look… [http://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/](http://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/) * And take a look at the slideshow plugin I mentioned earlier… [http://wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-jquery-image-gallery/](http://wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-jquery-image-gallery/) * Thread Starter [Kristind](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kristind/) * (@kristind) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575872) * sigh of relief! Thank you! I’ll take a look at that. As for the plug-in, will it allow me to have it on the main page under the header, or menu bar? * [lorbach](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorbach/) * (@lorbach) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575878) * Yes, you can set up the slideshow however you like! * Thread Starter [Kristind](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kristind/) * (@kristind) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575881) * Thank you very much! Last question, I’m sorry. I have the query slide show, I’m accessing it from my site’s plugin installer on wordpress.com, is this correct. This is the only way I can get it. * [lorbach](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorbach/) * (@lorbach) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575882) * Installation instructions can be found here… [http://wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-jquery-image-gallery/installation/](http://wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-jquery-image-gallery/installation/) * I’d recommend installing via the WordPress.org plugin directory. * [lorbach](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lorbach/) * (@lorbach) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4575887) * From your admin panel, click Plugins in the left bar and search for “Slideshow”. Find the plugin you want to use and click “Install Now” * Good luck! * Moderator [Kathryn Presner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zoonini/) * (@zoonini) * [12 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-header-42/#post-4576014) * Hey Kristind, it’s awesome how much lorbach has helped you out! I love the clean and elegant look-and-feel of your photography site. * It looks like you’re all set up now, but I just wanted to chime in and explicitly mention – in case it helps others coming across this thread in the future – that most WordPress themes, including Forever, allow you to upload your own custom header image under Appearance > Header. 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