Does Pro support a global sidebar on the right side like X?

[happydogsnyc]

I’m considering “going Pro” as suggested on my license page. Before I do, I want to make sure Pro supports a global right-side sidebar that appears on all pages, where I can set the width of the sidebar, and put my own widget into the sidebar, just like I currently have with X. Can you confirm? Thanks!

[happydogsnyc]

Another question. If I upgrade to Pro, will this immediately break my existing site that uses X?

Here’s my situation. I am creating a new version of the site from scratch on a new server. Assuming Pro has the right sidebar feature I asked about above, I want to create the new version on the new server (not yet visible to the public) using Pro. While I do this, I want the existing site to continue to work (with X) for public visitors. Once the new site is ready, I will switch the domain to the new server and destroy the old server, so that the new site will be public.

So can I upgrade my license to Pro now so I can create my new site while keeping the old site temporarily on X?

[ruenel]

Hello @happydogsnyc,

Thanks for writing in!

Please be advised that the Pro theme inherits all the features and functionalities of the X theme. Pro supports a global right-side sidebar that appears on all pages.

The sidebar width is the difference of the fullwidth (100%) and the Content Width in X/Pro > Theme Options > Layout and Design > Content Width. The default value of the content width is 72%, therefore the sidebar with is at 28%.

You can add widgets to your sidebar in Appearance > Widgets. To learn more about the different widgets in WordPress, please check this out:

• https://www.wpbeginner.com/glossary/widgets/

Another question. If I upgrade to Pro, will this immediately break my existing site that uses X?
It is best that you test the Pro theme in your staging site or in the new server. Pro will not break your X theme powered site. It will inherit all the X theme features, settings, and functionalities. Once you are done, you can make the Pro theme powered site just like what you have originally plan.

Hope this helps.