Issue Overview

A development WordPress site built with a custom WordPress theme (no Avada or Elementor) had a persistent header layout issue:

• The header navigation “jumped down” below the logo around 1539px width.

• Menu items overlapped or misaligned in tablet view.

• A grey header area appeared in the header template part when it should have been white.

• A custom search integration plugin (Ajax Search Pro) may have contributed to the header conflict and overall theme layout complexity.

How We Fixed It

CSS Realignment

• Removed float styles on the logo causing layout shifts.

• Repositioned elements to prevent header navigation from dropping below the logo.

Breakpoint Optimization

• Adjusted the breakpoint for the mobile menu to trigger earlier—before the screen size could break the header layout.

• Ensured clean transitions across desktop, tablet, and mobile views using header builder adjustments.

Header Cleanup

• Removed leftover styles (like grey backgrounds) and extra spacing.

• Standardized spacing for logos, buttons, and secondary branding elements.

⚙️ No Code Edits Needed

• All changes were made using the WordPress Customizer’s Additional CSS field—no direct theme files or PHP edits required.

Final Result

The custom header is now clean, responsive, and consistent across all devices—solving layout breaks, improving user experience, and preserving the custom theme setup. This approach avoids plugin conflicts and keeps header templates intact.

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