The General section lets you control your website’s overall layout and basic functionality. From here, you can adjust the site container width, enable or disable the back to top button, choose where to apply a sticky sidebar, and define the search bar behavior. These options help you set up the foundation of your site’s appearance and user experience.

Site Container Width #

What it does: Sets the maximum width of your site’s main content container.

How to set it #

1. Find Site Container Width.
2. Choose a preset: 1160px, 1270px, 1370px, or 1440px.
3. Need something specific? Click Custom and enter your width in pixels (e.g., 1280).

Notes #

• This controls the overall container; individual page builder sections can still be set to full-width if you want edge-to-edge rows.

Back to Top #

What it does: Shows a floating button that returns visitors to the top of the page after they scroll.

How to set it #

1. Locate Back to Top.
2. Toggle Yes to enable or No to disable.

Tips #

• Enabling improves long-page navigation and accessibility.
• The button typically appears near the bottom-right once the user scrolls.

Sticky Sidebar #

What it does: Keeps the selected sidebar visible as visitors scroll, until it reaches the footer.

How to set it #

1. Find Sticky Sidebar.
2. Check the templates where you want it active:
   • Default (Blog) – for standard posts & archives using the default layout
   • Search Result Page – for site search results pages
   • Page Template – for pages that use a sidebar layout

Notes & tips #

• Use sticky sidebars for important widgets (TOC, CTAs, subscribe box).
• Very tall sidebars may not appear to “stick” if they’re longer than the content. Trim or reorder widgets for best results.

Search Bar Behavior #

What it does: Chooses which content types are included in your site search.

How to set it #

1. Find Search Bar Behavior.
2. Open the dropdown and select one content type (e.g., Posts, Products).

Tips #

• Keep selections focused (e.g., “Products and Posts”) for more relevant results.

Language Switcher #

What it does: Enables or disables the language switcher toggle in the theme’s designated areas (such as the header or mobile menu).

How to set it:

• Locate Language Switcher.
• Click Enabled to show the switcher or Disabled to hide it.

Notes:

• This feature is compatible with translation plugins like WPML or Polylang. Make sure your translation plugin is configured for the switcher to display active languages.

Currency Switcher #

What it does: This toggle controls the visibility of the currency switcher area on your website.

How to set it:

• Select Enabled to show the currency switcher.
• Select Disabled to hide it completely.

Note: Enabling this option reveals the Currency Switcher Shortcode field below.

Currency Switcher Shortcode #

What it does: Allows you to output a specific currency switcher widget from your preferred plugin (e.g., WOOCS or VillaTheme Multi Currency) directly into the theme layout.

How to set it:

1. This field appears only when Currency Switcher is set to Enabled.
2. Paste your plugin’s shortcode into the text box (e.g., [woo_multi_currency]).
3. Click Save Changes.

Tips: Using a shortcode gives you the flexibility to use any multi-currency plugin you prefer while maintaining the theme’s layout integrity.

Troubleshooting #

• Container width didn’t change?
  Check if your page/section is set to full-width in the page builder; clear caching/minification.
• Sticky sidebar not sticking?
  Make sure the sidebar is shorter than the main content and test with other plugins disabled to rule out conflicts.
• Products not showing in search?
  Confirm WooCommerce is active and Products is selected under Search Bar Behavior.
• Back to Top not visible?
  Scroll down the page; if still missing, ensure it’s enabled and clear caches.
• Currency Switcher is enabled but nothing shows?
  Check that you have pasted a valid shortcode into the Currency Switcher Shortcode field. Ensure the plugin associated with that shortcode is installed and active. If the shortcode is correct but the switcher is missing, check if you have configured at least two currencies in your plugin settings.