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Custom Site Parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Template Manager allows you to create and manage the following layouts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Header:<\/strong> Design a unique global header for your site&#8217;s navigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Footer:<\/strong> Build custom footers with multiple columns, social links, and copyrights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single Post\/Page:<\/strong> Create a specific look for individual blog posts or pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Archive Pages:<\/strong> Design the layout for your category, tag, and search result pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Sections:<\/strong> Build reusable sections (like CTA banners or team sections) that can be inserted anywhere via shortcodes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. 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