Missoula on the Fly
Meet the Crew
A select group of professional full-time fly fishing guides who live and work the waters of Western Montana.
Owner / Outfitter
Anthony VonRuden
USCG Certified Captain
Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. He loves spending time on the water with his family, friends, and guests. The fire for guiding still burns bright as he continues to expand on his knowledge of the fish and their habits. He loves to teach beginners as well as pursue trophy fish with more experienced anglers. Trout, Pike, and Bass are all favorites of his.
In addition to fishing, Anthony owns and operates a very successful hunting business, enabling him to spend over 250 days a year in the field. You will find him guiding fly fishing in Missoula, or following his bird dogs around in the Badlands of Eastern Montana.
Senior Guide
Stan Spoharski
USCG Certified Captain
Stan is a senior guide with over a decade of experience on the rivers that flow through the Missoula area. Originally from Pennsylvania, he grew up hunting and fishing from a young age and brought that passion to Montana when he moved here for college. He holds a degree in Wildlife Biology and has a keen sense for wildlife and their habits.
Stan is extremely patient and will take the time to make sure each guest has a full understanding of the concepts needed for a successful day on the water. A true year-round guide, last year he spent over 200 days guiding in two different countries. His two passions are big trout and bugling bull elk.
Guide
Chandler Metcalf
Chandler was born and raised in Hardin, Montana on the banks of the fabled Big Horn River. After high school he headed to the western half of the state to start his guiding career, beginning with elk hunts at age 18 and never looking back.
Chandler grew up in the woods and on the rivers of Montana. He has a natural talent for explaining things in a way that just makes sense. He is one of the funniest and most charismatic guides you will ever find — everyone just flat out loves Chandler. Spend a day on the water with him and you will know exactly what we are talking about.
![Fixing cropped heads in hero imageClaude finished the responseYou said: I am updating the hero image on a wordpress website here https://missoulafly.I am updating the hero image on a wordpress website here https://missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/ can you edit the image so their heads aren't cut offMay 24Claude responded: It seems the browser tab keeps closing when navigating to that site.Used Claude in Chrome integration, loaded toolsUsed Claude in Chrome integration, loaded toolsIt seems the browser tab keeps closing when navigating to that site. Let me try fetching the hero image directly instead.Failed to fetch: https://missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/Failed to fetch: https://missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/The site's robots.txt is blocking automated fetching, and the browser tab is crashing when trying to load the page (likely due to heavy scripts or redirects). To help you edit the hero image so the heads aren't cut off, could you share the hero image directly here? You can: Screenshot the hero section from the website and paste/upload it here, or Upload the original image file you're using for the hero Once I have the image, I can edit it — either by expanding the canvas to show more of the image, adjusting the crop/framing, or repositioning the subjects so their heads are fully visible. Just drop it in the chat!You said: Can crop this image so it fits on the heroCan crop this image so it fits on the heroMay 24Claude responded: I can see the image — both guys' heads are fully visible here, so the issue is how it's being cropped by the hero section.I can see the image — both guys' heads are fully visible here, so the issue is how it's being cropped by the hero section. Let me check the website to understand the hero dimensions, then crop the image optimally.Check the image dimensionsCheck the image dimensionsNow let me check the website's hero dimensions to crop perfectly.Used Claude in Chrome integrationUsed Claude in Chrome integrationThe hero section is 1629 × 800px — a wide landscape banner. The image is very tall (portrait-ish), so when it fills that wide hero, the top gets cropped. I'll crop the image to a 16:5 ratio centered on the subjects so both heads are fully visible.Ran 2 commands, viewed a fileRan 2 commands, viewed a fileThat looks great — both hats fully visible with plenty of sky above, and it fits the hero's wide 2:1 aspect ratio perfectly. Let me share the file.Presented filePresented fileHere's the cropped hero image! Here's what I did: Detected your hero section is 1629×800px (roughly a 2:1 ratio) Cropped the original from the top down, trimming 267px off the bottom to match that ratio This keeps both hats fully in frame with sky above, while cutting the least interesting part (the bottom of their crouching legs) Upload this to WordPress in place of the current hero image and it should display without cutting off their heads.Hero missoulaflyImage · JPG Open in PreviewYou said: Their head aren't full visible.Their head aren't full visible. How can I update wordpress to make the image fit?May 24Claude responded: Let me take a look at exactly how the hero is configured in WordPress to find the best fix.Let me take a look at exactly how the hero is configured in WordPress to find the best fix.Used Claude in Chrome integrationUsed Claude in Chrome integrationNow I have a clear picture. The hero uses an Elementor Slides widget (type: slides.default). The fix needs to be done inside the Elementor editor. Here's exactly what to do: How to fix the hero image in Elementor The problem The Slides widget uses Ken Burns effect or a fixed height (800px), and the image is being cropped from the top — cutting off heads. This is controlled by the "Ken Burns Effect" focal point or the slide's background position. Step-by-step fix 1. Open the Elementor editor Go to your WordPress admin → Pages Find your homepage → click Edit with Elementor 2. Click on the hero slider Click directly on the slideshow/hero area at the top of the page In the left panel, you'll see the Slides widget settings 3. Edit the slide with the fishing photo In the left panel, click the slide to expand it Look for "Background" → you'll see the image 4. Adjust the focal point / position Below the image, there's a "Position" or "Focal Point" control (a small dot on a thumbnail) Drag the dot upward toward the top-center so Elementor knows to keep the heads in frame 5. Alternatively — change the slide height In the widget's Style tab → Height — try reducing it from 800px to something like 600px or switching to auto Or in Content tab, look for "Ken Burns Effect" and turn it off if enabled 6. Save & preview Click Update and check the live site Quickest fix: In the slide settings, move the focal point dot to the top-center of the image thumbnail. That tells Elementor to anchor the crop around the subjects' heads rather than the middle of the image. Would you like me to walk you through any of these steps in more detail?You said: I dont see a focal pointI dont see a focal pointMay 24Claude responded: Let me look at the Elementor slides widget more carefully to find the exact setting name.Let me look at the Elementor slides widget more carefully to find the exact setting name.Used Claude in Chrome integrationUsed Claude in Chrome integrationThe page has loaded in the Elementor editor. Let me take a screenshot to see the current state.ComputerComputerIt looks like the Elementor editor is still loading. While it loads, here's a clear visual guide for exactly where to find the setting — it's called "Ken Burns" or "Background Position" inside each slide:VConnecting to visualize...The key setting you're looking for is Background Position (not "focal point" — that's only in some themes). Here's the fix: Inside the slide settings in Elementor, change Background Position from Center Center to Top Center. That anchors the image from the top so the heads won't get cropped. If you're not seeing that dropdown either, take a screenshot of the Elementor left panel with the slide expanded and paste it here — I'll point to exactly where it is.You said: i don't see background position here is what i seei don't see background position here is what i seeMay 24Claude responded: I can see exactly what's happening.I can see exactly what's happening. The Size is set to "Cover" and there's no Position option visible because it only appears when Size is not Cover. The fix is simple — the image thumbnail shows the heads are being cropped because the hero is 800px tall and "Cover" is centering the image vertically. You need to change the Size from "Cover" to "Auto", which will reveal the Position dropdown. But actually the better fix here is: Change Size from "Cover" to "Auto" — but that may leave gaps. The real solution: the Height of 800px is too tall for this image at this crop. Here's exactly what to do: Change "Size" to "Auto" — a Position dropdown will appear below it Set Position to "Top Center" Change Size back to "Cover" Actually the fastest fix: just reduce the Height from 800 to something like 550 or 600 — scroll down to where you see Height = 800 and lower it. That will show more of the top of the image where the heads are. Try changing Height from 800 to 550 first — that's the quickest change and should immediately show both heads without any other adjustments needed. Let me know what you see!May 24Claude responded: I can see the issue clearly now.I can see the issue clearly now. Size is set to Auto and the hero preview shows only one person's face cropped in. You need to change Size back to Cover — but first we need a Position dropdown which should now be visible. Scroll down in the left panel just below the Size dropdown — there should be a Position field now that Size is "Auto". But looking at the preview, the real problem is the image is zoomed way in. Here's the exact fix: Change Size back to "Cover" Then scroll down below Size — you should now see a Position dropdown that appeared Set Position to "Top Center" If you don't see a Position dropdown, the fastest fix is: Change the Height from 800 to 500 at the bottom of the panel — you can see the Height slider is at 800. Click that number and type 500. The preview on the right will update immediately and you should see both heads come into frame. Can you try changing that Height number and tell me what it looks like?You said: elementor isn't loadingelementor isn't loadingMay 26Claude responded: No problem!No problem! Since Elementor is having trouble loading (it even showed "Safe Mode ON"), the most reliable fix is to edit the CSS directly. Let me do that for you. The hero image is being cropped because of background-position: center center. We can override it to top center with a small CSS snippet added to WordPress. Here's exactly what to do: WordPress Admin → Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS Paste this: css.elementor-repeater-item-209955f .elementor-slide-bg, .elementor-repeater-item-de2c55b .elementor-slide-bg, .elementor-repeater-item-6f1a46f .elementor-slide-bg, .elementor-repeater-item-9137a80 .elementor-slide-bg { background-position: top center !important; object-position: top center !important; } Then click Publish. Or even simpler — just target the whole slider: css.elementor-slides .elementor-slide-bg { background-position: top center !important; } This tells the hero slideshow to anchor all slide images from the top instead of the middle, so the heads won't be cut off. Give that a try and let me know!You said: safe mode is enabledsafe mode is enabledMay 26Claude responded: Safe Mode disables extra plugins/CSS, which is why Elementor won't load properly.Safe Mode disables extra plugins/CSS, which is why Elementor won't load properly. Here's how to turn it off: Go to this URL directly in your browser: missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=elementor Then: Click "Tools" in the left Elementor menu Find "Safe Mode" and click Disable Or the quicker way — you saw a "Disable Safe Mode" button in the editor itself. Go back to the Elementor editor and click that "Disable Safe Mode" button in the bottom-right popup, then let the page reload. Once Safe Mode is off, Elementor should load fully and you'll be able to see all the settings including Position. Want to try that first?You said: How to ge elementor to load?How to ge elementor to load?May 26Claude responded: The "Safe Mode ON" popup had a "Disable Safe Mode" button right in it.The "Safe Mode ON" popup had a "Disable Safe Mode" button right in it. That's the quickest fix: Go back to the Elementor editor Look for the yellow warning box in the bottom-right corner Click "Disable Safe Mode" If that popup is gone, go to: missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=elementor#tab-tools Scroll down to Safe Mode → click Disable. If Elementor still won't load after disabling Safe Mode, the issue is usually a plugin conflict. The safe mode message said "The issue was probably caused by one of your plugins or theme." Quickest fix for that: Go to Plugins in WP Admin Deactivate all plugins except Elementor temporarily Try opening the editor again Once it loads, reactivate plugins one by one to find the culprit Would you like help with any of these steps?You said: typically enabling safe mode got elementor to loadtypically enabling safe mode got elementor to loadMay 26Claude responded: You're right!You're right! Safe Mode actually helps Elementor load by disabling conflicting plugins. So since it's already in Safe Mode and the editor did load (you could see the slide settings), you just need to: Go back to the Elementor editor Close the Safe Mode popup (click the X on it) You already had the slide settings open — scroll down below the image thumbnail and change Size from "Auto" back to "Cover" Then change the Height from 800 to 500 Click Publish The editor was actually working in your last screenshot — the Safe Mode popup was just covering part of the screen. You don't need to disable Safe Mode to make the edit!You said: Create seo alt text for this image optomized for missoula guided fly fishing trip for this photoCreate seo alt text for this image optomized for missoula guided fly fishing trip for this photoMay 26Claude responded: Here are several options, from concise to more detailed:Here are several options, from concise to more detailed: Option 1 (concise) Missoula fly fishing guide holding large brown trout on the Bitterroot River, Montana Option 2 (balanced — recommended) Missoula On The Fly guide holding a trophy brown trout during a guided fly fishing trip on the Bitterroot River near Missoula, Montana Option 3 (keyword-rich) Guided fly fishing trip in Missoula Montana — fly fishing guide kneeling in the Bitterroot River holding a large brown trout caught on a Missoula On The Fly guided fishing adventure Recommendation: Go with Option 2. It hits the key terms (Missoula, guided fly fishing trip, brown trout, Bitterroot River, Montana) without being spammy, and accurately describes the image which Google also factors into rankings. To add it in WordPress, when you upload the image go to Media Library → click the image → Alt Text field and paste it in.You said: How can I improve the design of the rates pageHow can I improve the design of the rates pageMay 26Claude responded: Let me take a look at the current rates page first.Let me take a look at the current rates page first.Used Claude in Chrome integrationUsed Claude in Chrome integrationThe page keeps timing out in the browser. Could you take a screenshot of the current rates page and paste it here? Just visit missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/rates/ in your browser and screenshot what you see — that way I can give you specific, targeted design suggestions rather than generic advice.You said: I want to have a visualy appealing page that has lots of pictures and highlights this text{"type":"elementor","siteurl":"https://missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/wp-json/","elements":[{"id":"19183b4","elType":"widget","isInner":false,"isLocked":false,"settings":{"editor":"Half Day Float -- One or Two Anglers……….............$525Includes snacks, beveragepastedI want to have a visualy appealing page that has lots of pictures and highlights this textMay 26Claude responded: I can see the content — it's a Half Day Float package at $525.I can see the content — it's a Half Day Float package at $525. Before I design the full page mockup, let me grab all the rates content so I can include everything.Used Claude in Chrome integrationUsed Claude in Chrome integrationI only have the one rate from the exported data. Can you share the rest of the rates (full day, wade trips, etc.)? In the meantime, let me design a mockup based on what I have, using placeholder slots for the other packages.VConnecting to visualize...Here's a mockup of what the redesigned rates page could look like! The gray boxes with camera icons are where your photos go — the ones you've already shared (the rainbow trout shot and the brown trout shot) would look great there. A few things I need from you to fill it in completely: Your other rates — full day float price, wade trip price, any other packages? Any notes — do you want to mention fishing license requirements, gratuity info, cancellation policy? Photos — you can drop them here and I'll tell you which slots they'd work best in Once I have all the rates I can also give you the exact CSS to paste into WordPress to recreate this style without needing Elementor to cooperate.You said: How to add a text widget in a sectionHow to add a text widget in a sectionMay 26Claude responded: Here's a quick visual guide: The key thing to remember: search for "Text Editor" (not just "Text") in the widget panel — that's the one that gives you a full r…Here's a quick visual guide:VConnecting to visualize...The key thing to remember: search for "Text Editor" (not just "Text") in the widget panel — that's the one that gives you a full rich text editor for paragraphs. The "Heading" widget is better for titles. Let me know if you get stuck on any step!You said: How do I make all three images in a section the same heightHow do I make all three images in a section the same heightMay 26Claude responded: In Elementor, the easiest way is to set a fixed height on the image widgets themselves:In Elementor, the easiest way is to set a fixed height on the image widgets themselves: Click the first image in the section In the left panel go to Style tab Find Height and set it to a fixed value like 300px Repeat for the other two images But an even better way that keeps them all in sync automatically: Click the section (the outermost container — click the six-dot handle at the top) Go to Style tab in the left panel There's no direct "equal height" toggle, so instead: Click each column → Style tab → set Min Height to the same value on all three columns (e.g. 300px) Then on each image widget → Style tab → set: Width: 100% Height: 300px Object Fit: Cover This makes all three images fill their column at exactly the same height and crop neatly without stretching. Quickest shortcut: Set the height on the first image, then right-click the image widget → Copy → click the other columns and Paste Style — it copies all the style settings at once without retyping them.You said: Can I do it with css so they all inherit the same height and fill the columnCan I do it with css so they all inherit the same height and fill the columnMay 26Claude responded: Yes!Yes! Go to Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS and paste this: css.elementor-widget-image img { width: 100%; height: 350px; object-fit: cover; display: block; } This applies to every image widget across the whole site though. If you only want it on images inside a specific section, you can target just that section. To get the section's unique ID: Click the section in Elementor Go to Advanced tab in the left panel Look for CSS ID — type something like rates-photos Then use this CSS instead: css#rates-photos .elementor-widget-image img { width: 100%; height: 350px; object-fit: cover; display: block; } You can change 350px to whatever height looks good — 300px is more compact, 400px gives a bigger feel. Want me to suggest a height based on the photos you've shared?You said: Which section do I select?Which section do I select?May 26Claude responded: Click the six-dot handle that appears at the very top of the section when you hover over it — that selects the whole section, not just a column or widget insid…Click the six-dot handle that appears at the very top of the section when you hover over it — that selects the whole section, not just a column or widget inside it.VConnecting to visualize...The key is the left panel says "Edit Section" — if it says "Edit Column" or "Edit Image" you've gone one level too deep. Just press Escape and try again on the top edge.You said: The css works but it messes up other images on the pageThe css works but it messes up other images on the pageMay 26Claude responded: That's because the CSS is targeting all image widgets sitewide.That's because the CSS is targeting all image widgets sitewide. You just need to add the CSS ID to the specific section so it only applies there. Step 1 — Add a CSS ID to your image section in Elementor: Click the section handle (the grid dots) on your 3-image section Left panel → Advanced tab Find CSS ID and type photo-row (no spaces) Hit Publish Step 2 — Update your CSS in Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS to this: css#photo-row .elementor-widget-image img { width: 100%; height: 350px; object-fit: cover; display: block; } Then remove the old rule you added. This will only affect images inside that specific section and leave everything else on the page untouched.You said: Can you make the packages cards so I can import them into elementorCan you make the packages cards so I can import them into elementorMay 26Claude responded: I'll create the package cards as an Elementor template you can import directly.I'll create the package cards as an Elementor template you can import directly.Check skills availableCheck skills availableI'll build this as an Elementor JSON template file you can import directly via Templates → Import.Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the Elementor template file. To import it: In WordPress go to Templates → Saved Templates Click Import Templates (the folder icon at the top) Upload this JSON file Go to your rates page in Elementor → click the folder icon to browse templates → find "Missoula Fly Fishing Package Cards" → click Insert Two things to update after importing: Replace $[price] in the Full Day Float and Half Day Wade cards with your actual prices Add your Book Now button links on each card Missoula package cardsCode · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: I don't see templatesI don't see templatesMay 26Claude responded: No problem — you can insert it directly on the page without going through Templates.No problem — you can insert it directly on the page without going through Templates. In the Elementor editor: Click the folder icon at the bottom of the left panel (it looks like a page with a folded corner) This opens the Template Library Click the arrow/upload icon at the top right of that popup Upload the JSON file Click Insert If you still don't see it, the other way is: In the Elementor editor, click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top left corner Look for Import Template or Save / Import Can you take a screenshot of what you see in the Elementor editor? That way I can point to exactly where the import option is on your screen.You said: It says the source does not support importsIt says the source does not support importsMay 26Claude responded: That's a common limitation with Elementor Free — template importing is an Elementor Pro feature.That's a common limitation with Elementor Free — template importing is an Elementor Pro feature. No problem though! The easiest workaround is to build the cards manually in Elementor. It only takes a few minutes. Here's exactly what to do: 1. Create a 3-column section Click the + icon to add a new section Select the 3 column layout 2. For each column, add these widgets in order: Text Editor → paste the badge text (e.g. "3–4 Hours") Heading → type the package name (e.g. "Half Day Float") Heading → type the price (e.g. "$525") — make it big (40px) Divider Text Editor → paste your includes list Button → "Book This Trip" 3. Style the column background Click the column → Style tab → set Background to white #ffffff Set Border to 1px solid #e0e0d8 with 12px border radius 4. Style the section background Click the section → Style tab → set Background color to #f5f5f0 Once you finish the first card, right-click the column → Duplicate to copy it twice, then just update the text in each duplicate. Want me to walk you through any of these steps in more detail?You said: Can I import with the templatesCan I import with the templatesMay 26Claude responded: Yes!Yes! Go to: WordPress Admin → Templates → Saved Templates Then click the Import Templates button at the top of the page — it looks like an upload icon next to the "Add New" button. Can you see that page in your WordPress admin? If you're not sure where it is, go to: missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=elementor_library That takes you directly to the Elementor Templates library where the import button should be visible.You said: This is great but I want to have cards for all these options Missoula Fly Fishing Rates | Day TripsThis is great but I want to have cards for all these options Missoula Fly Fishing Rates | Day Trips Full Day Float — One or Two Anglers……………………$625 Includes lunch, beverages, flies, rods and reels if needed, transportation to and from the river, and approximately 6-7 hours of fishing. Half Day Float — One or Two Anglers………………….$525 Includes snacks, beverages, flies, rods and reels if needed, transportation to and from the river, and approximately 3-4 hours of fishing. Learn to Fly Fish Float Trip — One or Two Anglers………$575 Never Fly fished? No problem! This trip is geared towards first timers. It includes all the necessary fishing gear as well as lunch and drinks. Transportation to and from the River and expert instruction are also included. A typical “learn to fly fish trip” includes approximately 4-5 hours of fishing. Wade Trip — One or Two Anglers………………….$650 Includes lunch, beverages, flies, rods and reels if needed, transportation to and from the river, and 4-6 hours of fishing. Scenic Float Trip — One, Two, or Three Non-Anglers………………….$375 Fishing not your thing? Would you like to relax and float down a beautiful Montana river enjoying the mountains? Our scenic trip is a great option for non-anglers. This is also a great option for larger groups where everyone may not be interested in fishing. Includes snacks, beverages, transportation to and from the river, and 3-5 hours of float time. please use the same colors as this website https://missoulamontanaflyfishing.com/single-day-guide-trip-rates/Show moreMay 26Claude responded: Let me check that website for the colors first.Let me check that website for the colors first.Used Claude in Chrome integration, searched the webUsed Claude in Chrome integration, searched the webGot the colors. The site uses warm earthy tones — the primary accent is #CA7445 (a burnt orange/copper), headings are #6A6662 (warm gray-brown), body text #8B847C, and backgrounds are warm white/cream. Now I'll build the full 5-card template.Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the template with all 5 packages using your site's exact colors — warm gray #6A6662 for headings, burnt copper #CA7445 for prices and the featured card accent, and cream #f7f5f2 background. The layout is: Row 1: Full Day Float (featured/highlighted) · Half Day Float · Learn to Fly Fish Row 2: Wade Trip · Scenic Float Trip (centered) To import: Go to Templates → Saved Templates in WP Admin Click the Import icon at the top Upload this JSON file Open your rates page in Elementor → click the folder icon → find the template → click Insert Don't forget to add your Book Now button links after inserting!Missoula all packagesCode · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: The template isn't opening in elementorThe template isn't opening in elementorMay 26Claude responded: Let me reformat the JSON to match exactly what Elementor expects for template imports.Let me reformat the JSON to match exactly what Elementor expects for template imports.Claude's response was interrupted.Try againYou said: I'm getting a 503 errorI'm getting a 503 errorMay 26Claude responded: Your site is in maintenance mode — that's why you're getting the 503.Your site is in maintenance mode — that's why you're getting the 503. This usually happens when Elementor or WordPress put the site in maintenance mode during an update or import. To fix it: Option 1 — Quickest fix via FTP/File Manager Go to WP Engine dashboard → File Manager (or use FTP) Navigate to your site's root folder Look for a file called .maintenance and delete it Refresh your site — it should be back immediately Option 2 — Via WP Admin if you can still access it Go to missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/wp-admin If WordPress is accessible, go to Settings → General and check if maintenance mode is toggled on by a plugin Or go to Plugins and deactivate any "Maintenance Mode" or "Coming Soon" plugin Option 3 — WP Engine dashboard Log into your WP Engine account Go to your site → check if there's a Maintenance Mode toggle and turn it off The most likely fix is Option 1 — deleting the .maintenance file. Can you access WP Engine's file manager?You said: Why are the flow rates on the side of this?Why are the flow rates on the side of this?May 26Claude responded: Could you share a screenshot of what you're seeing?Could you share a screenshot of what you're seeing? I want to make sure I understand exactly what you mean by "flow rates on the side" before suggesting a fix.You said: Im talking about the chartsIm talking about the chartsMay 26Claude responded: ThoseThoseClaude's response was interrupted.Try againYou said: Can you make this into a more visually apealling sectionCan you make this into a more visually apealling sectionMay 26Claude responded: That's a great section already with nice photos!That's a great section already with nice photos! Let me design an improved version with better typography, spacing, and layout.VConnecting to visualize...Here's the redesigned section mockup. The key improvements over what you have: Eyebrow text — small uppercase label above the heading adds hierarchy River labels overlaid on each photo — makes the images do double duty (looks great and is informative) Stats bar below the photos — years guiding, rivers, reviews — builds trust right on the rates page Tighter typography — serif heading with sans-serif body matches the site's existing style To build this in Elementor you'd replace the gray photo slots with your actual fishing photos and add the river name overlays using Elementor's image overlay or caption feature. Want me to write out the exact steps to recreate this?You said: Can you create a template for this in jsonCan you create a template for this in jsonMay 26Claude responded: Here's the template!Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the template! To import it: WordPress Admin → Templates → Saved Templates Click the Import icon at the top Upload this JSON file Open your rates page in Elementor → click the folder icon → find "Missoula Rates Hero Section" → click Insert After importing, you'll need to: Click each image widget and swap in your actual fishing photos Update the river names on the overlays if needed (currently Blackfoot, Bitterroot, Clark Fork) Update the stats (15+ years, 5 rivers, 5★) to match your actual numbers Add your Book Now link to the button Missoula rates hero sectionCode · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: Why is the extra text present when it's not there in elementorWhy is the extra text present when it's not there in elementorMay 26Claude responded: That top section ("Guide Trip Rates" / "We offer day trips.That top section ("Guide Trip Rates" / "We offer day trips...") is your page's default WordPress title and subtitle — it's coming from the page template/theme, not from Elementor. Elementor only controls the content below it. To remove it: Option 1 — Hide it with CSS (quickest) Go to Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS and paste: css.page-header, .entry-header, .page-title, .elementor-page-title { display: none !important; } Option 2 — Turn off the page title in Elementor Open the page in Elementor Click the hamburger menu (three lines) top left Go to Page Settings (or Site Settings) Look for "Hide Page Title" and toggle it on Option 3 — In WordPress Page Settings Go to Pages → Edit the rates page in the regular WordPress editor Look for a "Page Options" or "Theme Options" panel Find "Hide Page Title" checkbox Option 2 is the cleanest since it's page-specific and won't affect other pages. Try that first!You said: Now that this page is complete I want to change the hosting from https://missoulamontanaflyfishing.Now that this page is complete I want to change the hosting from https://missoulamontanaflyfishing.com/ to point to the new websiteMay 27Claude responded: That's a domain redirect/transfer task.That's a domain redirect/transfer task. Here's what you need to do: First — where is missoulamontanaflyfishing.com registered? Check your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc.). You'll need to log in there to make the change. There are two options depending on what you want: Option 1 — Redirect the old domain to the new one (most common) If you want missoulamontanaflyfishing.com to forward visitors to missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com (or your main domain): Log into your domain registrar Find DNS Settings or Domain Forwarding Set up a 301 redirect pointing to your new site URL Option 2 — Point the domain to WP Engine (best for SEO) If you want missoulamontanaflyfishing.com to actually be the new site: Log into WP Engine dashboard Go to your site → Domains Click Add Domain → enter missoulamontanaflyfishing.com WP Engine will give you nameservers or DNS records to copy Log into your domain registrar and update the nameservers to point to WP Engine Which registrar is your domain with? GoDaddy, Namecheap, or somewhere else? I can walk you through the exact steps once I know where the domain is registered.You said: I want to do the best option for SEO so that is 2.I want to do the best option for SEO so that is 2. The domain is registered via squarespace domainsMay 27Claude responded: Here are the exact steps for Squarespace Domains → WP Engine:Here are the exact steps for Squarespace Domains → WP Engine: Step 1 — Add the domain in WP Engine Log into WP Engine dashboard Click on your site → Domains Click Add Domain Type missoulamontanaflyfishing.com and click Add WP Engine will show you DNS records — you need these for the next step. They'll look something like: A Record → points to a WP Engine IP address CNAME → www pointing to your WP Engine URL Step 2 — Update DNS in Squarespace Log into Squarespace → click your account icon → Domains Click on missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Click DNS Settings Delete the existing A records and CNAME records pointing to Squarespace Add the new records WP Engine gave you: Add the A Record with host @ Add the CNAME with host www Save Step 3 — Add SSL in WP Engine Back in WP Engine → Domains Once DNS propagates (can take 24–48 hours) click Add Free SSL Certificate Step 4 — Set as primary domain in WP Engine In WP Engine → Domains Click Make Primary next to missoulamontanaflyfishing.com This ensures missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com redirects TO your custom domain rather than the other way around Important before you start — make sure the old Squarespace site content is backed up if you need it, because once DNS is pointed away it won't be accessible. Do you want to proceed?You said: Is this correct?Is this correct?May 27Claude responded: Yes, that looks perfect!Yes, that looks perfect! Both checkboxes are correctly checked: ✅ Add www.missoulamontanaflyfishing.com — good, this covers both the www and non-www versions ✅ Enable Edge Full Page Caching (EFPC) — good, leave this on for better performance Click "Add and set up domain" — that's the blue button. It will then show you the DNS records you need to copy into Squarespace.You said: do I select add or add and set updo I select add or add and set upMay 27Claude responded: Click "Add and set up domain" (the blue button).Click "Add and set up domain" (the blue button). It will walk you through the exact DNS records you need to enter in Squarespace, which saves you from having to hunt them down manually. Much easier than just clicking "Add domain."May 27Claude responded: Click "Verify automatically" (the blue button).Click "Verify automatically" (the blue button). This uses Entri Connect to automatically add the TXT record to your Squarespace domain without you having to do it manually. It will open a popup asking you to log into Squarespace to authorize it — just sign in and approve it. This is much easier than doing it manually!You said: Why do I need to authorize with cloudflareWhy do I need to authorize with cloudflareMay 27Claude responded: You don't need Cloudflare — you can skip that.You don't need Cloudflare — you can skip that. Entri Connect is showing you multiple options to verify your domain and Cloudflare is just one of them. Look for a "Use Squarespace" option or "Continue with another provider" in that popup and select Squarespace instead since that's where your domain is registered. Can you take a screenshot of what the popup looks like? That way I can point you to the exact option to click.You said: it failed to connectit failed to connectMay 27Claude responded: No problem — just do it manually instead.No problem — just do it manually instead. Click "Add TXT record manually" and it will show you the TXT record value. Then: In Squarespace: Log into Squarespace → click your account icon → Domains Click on missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Click DNS Settings Click Add Record Set: Type: TXT Host: @ Value: paste the TXT record value WP Engine gave you Save Then go back to WP Engine and click Verify — it can take a few minutes to propagate so if it doesn't work immediately wait 5 minutes and try again. Can you share a screenshot of what WP Engine is showing for the TXT record value?You said: Here's squarespaceHere's squarespaceMay 27Claude responded: I can see your Squarespace DNS settings.I can see your Squarespace DNS settings. I notice it says "You're using custom nameservers" — this means your DNS is actually being managed somewhere else (likely Cloudflare), which is why the automatic connection failed. This is important — you need to add the DNS records in Cloudflare, not Squarespace, since that's what's actually controlling your domain. Here's what to do: Log into your Cloudflare account Find missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Go to DNS Add the TXT record WP Engine gave you there Also, once the domain is verified, you'll need to update these records in Cloudflare to point to WP Engine: Delete the existing A record (@ → 104.154.174.133) — that's currently pointing to your old site Add the new A record WP Engine gives you Update the www CNAME to point to your WP Engine URL instead of missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Do you have access to a Cloudflare account? It would have been set up at some point when the domain was connected — check if you have a login there.You said: We don't have the cloudflare account login.We don't have the cloudflare account login. This is the reason why we are changing over the dnsMay 27Claude responded: Got it!Got it! Since you can't access Cloudflare, the solution is to move DNS management back to Squarespace first, then point it to WP Engine. Step 1 — Switch back to Squarespace nameservers In Squarespace → Domains → click missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Click Domain Nameservers (in the left menu — you can see it in your screenshot) Switch from custom nameservers back to Squarespace nameservers Save This moves DNS control back to Squarespace so you can manage it directly. Step 2 — Wait for propagation This can take a few minutes to a few hours. Step 3 — Add WP Engine DNS records in Squarespace Once Squarespace is managing DNS again, come back to this DNS Settings page and: Delete the A record (@ → 104.154.174.133) Delete the www CNAME pointing to missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Add the TXT record WP Engine gave you for verification Add the new A record and CNAME WP Engine gives you Step 4 — Go back to WP Engine and verify Can you click on Domain Nameservers in the left menu and take a screenshot of what you see there?May 27Claude responded: Click Continue — this is exactly what you want to do.Click Continue — this is exactly what you want to do. This will discard the Cloudflare nameservers and hand DNS control back to Squarespace, where you can then point everything to WP Engine. Since you're moving away from the old site anyway, the warning about affecting "website, email, and more" just means the old Squarespace/Cloudflare setup will stop working — which is the goal. Just make sure you don't have any active email on this domain before proceeding (like Google Workspace or similar). Do you have email set up on missoulamontanaflyfishing.com?You said: No we don't have a custome email set upNo we don't have a custome email set upMay 27Claude responded: Perfect — then click Continue with confidence.Perfect — then click Continue with confidence. No email to worry about. After it switches, come back to the DNS Settings page and take a screenshot — the "You're using custom nameservers" warning should be gone, and then we can add the WP Engine records directly in Squarespace to complete the setup.May 27Claude responded: The "custom nameservers" warning is gone — Squarespace is now managing your DNS.The "custom nameservers" warning is gone — Squarespace is now managing your DNS. Now go back to WP Engine and get the DNS records. Step 1 — Get your WP Engine DNS records Go to WP Engine dashboard → your site → Domains Click on missoulamontanaflyfishing.com It should show you the records needed — an A record IP address and a CNAME value Step 2 — Update records in Squarespace Once you have those WP Engine values, in this DNS Settings page: Delete the A record (@ → 104.154.174.133) — click the trash icon next to it Delete the www CNAME pointing to missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Delete the ftp CNAME (not needed) Add Record → TXT → @ → paste the WP Engine TXT verification value Add Record → A → @ → paste the WP Engine IP address Add Record → CNAME → www → paste the WP Engine CNAME value Can you go back to WP Engine and screenshot what DNS records it's asking you to add?May 27Claude responded: I can see two things that need to be done.I can see two things that need to be done. Click "Verify ownership" on the missoulamontanaflyfishing.com row first — it will show you the exact TXT record value you need to add in Squarespace. Then we'll deal with the AAAA record warning on www after. Can you click Verify ownership and screenshot what TXT record value it shows you?May 27Claude responded: Click "Add TXT record manually" — this will show you the exact TXT record value you need to copy into Squarespace.Click "Add TXT record manually" — this will show you the exact TXT record value you need to copy into Squarespace.May 27Claude responded: Perfect!Perfect! Now go to Squarespace and add this TXT record. Here's exactly what to enter: In Squarespace → DNS Settings → Add Record: Type: TXT Name/Host: _wpe-verification Data/Content: ed6b6742e8b66ae065397d461dc1625b948d72046041fb414933cd9e136d4adb Click the copy icon next to the content in WP Engine to copy it accurately, then paste it into Squarespace. Once you've added it, come back to WP Engine and click Verify ownership. It may take a few minutes to propagate so if it doesn't verify immediately wait 5 minutes and try again.You said: Is this correct?Is this correct?May 27Claude responded: That looks correct!That looks correct! All the fields are right: Type: TXT ✅ Name: _wpe-verification ✅ Text: 8d72046041fb414933cd9e136d4adb ✅ Click Save, then go back to WP Engine and click Verify ownership. Give it a few minutes if it doesn't verify immediately.You said: Is this correct?Is this correct?May 27Claude responded: Great progress!Great progress! Ownership is now verified (no more "Ownership not verified" error). Now it just says "DNS not pointed" for both domains — this means you need to update the actual A record and CNAME in Squarespace to point to WP Engine. Click "Point DNS" on the missoulamontanaflyfishing.com row — it will show you the exact A record and CNAME values you need to add in Squarespace.May 27Claude responded: Two things to do on this screen:Two things to do on this screen: Check the "Set as primary domain" checkbox — this makes missoulamontanaflyfishing.com the main domain for SEO Then click "Update DNS records manually" — since Entri Connect failed before with Squarespace, let's go manual to get the exact records you need to enter. May 27Claude responded: Perfect!Perfect! Here are all the records you need to add in Squarespace. Go to Squarespace → DNS Settings and make these changes: First — delete these existing records: Delete the A record (@ → 104.154.174.133) Delete the www CNAME pointing to missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Delete the ftp CNAME Then — Add Record for each of these: TypeName/HostData/ContentCNAME@wp.wpenginepowered.comA@141.193.213.10A@141.193.213.11TXT_cf-custom-hostname.missoulamontanaflyfishing.comc3b81852-c5b0-4457-b4f0-4ca3fa3ddf7b Use the copy icons in WP Engine to copy each value accurately. Once all records are saved in Squarespace, come back to WP Engine and click refresh on the domains page. Propagation can take up to 24 hours but often happens within a few minutes.You said: Do I delete all but the record I just addedDo I delete all but the record I just addedMay 27Claude responded: Yes!Yes! Keep the _wpe-verification TXT record and the Google TXT record, but delete the others. Here's exactly what to do: Delete these: A record (@ → 104.154.174.133) CNAME (www → missoulamontanaflyfishing.com) CNAME (ftp → missoulamontanaflyfishing.com) Keep these: TXT (@ → google-site-verification...) — keep this, it's your Google Search Console verification TXT (_wpe-verification → ed6b6742...) — keep this, you just added it Then add these new records: CNAME → @ → wp.wpenginepowered.com A → @ → 141.193.213.10 A → @ → 141.193.213.11 TXT → _cf-custom-hostname.missoulamontanaflyfishing.com → c3b81852-c5b0-4457-b4f0-4ca3fa3ddf7b Note — Squarespace may not allow both a CNAME and A records on @ at the same time. If it gives you an error, just use the two A records and skip the CNAME for @.May 27Claude responded: Good — the old records are deleted.Good — the old records are deleted. Now click Add Record and add these one at a time: Record 1: Type: A Name: @ Data: 141.193.213.10 Record 2: Type: A Name: @ Data: 141.193.213.11 Record 3: Type: CNAME Name: www Data: wp.wpenginepowered.com Record 4: Type: TXT Name: _cf-custom-hostname.missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Data: c3b81852-c5b0-4457-b4f0-4ca3fa3ddf7b Save each one before adding the next. Screenshot when done and I'll confirm everything looks right!May 27Claude responded: That looks perfect!That looks perfect! Click Save, then add the next record.May 27Claude responded: That's perfect!That's perfect! All the records are correctly set up: ✅ A @ → 141.193.213.11 ✅ A @ → 141.193.213.10 ✅ TXT @ → Google verification (kept) ✅ TXT _wpe-verification → WP Engine verification ✅ CNAME www → wp.wpenginepowered.com ✅ TXT _cf-custom-hostname → WP Engine value Now go back to WP Engine → Domains and click the refresh icon next to missoulamontanaflyfishing.com. DNS propagation can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours, but often happens quickly. Once it shows green checkmarks in WP Engine, the last step is to make sure missoulamontanaflyfishing.com is set as the primary domain in WP Engine so all traffic points there correctly.May 27Claude responded: Excellent!Excellent! Almost there — great progress! Here's what I can see: ✅ missoulamontanaflyfishing.com — Primary, all green! ✅ www.missoulamontanaflyfishing.com — all green! ⚠️ missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com — No valid SSL certificate (minor, not urgent) The domain is live and pointing to WP Engine! Now you just need to add the SSL certificate for the new domain: Click SSL in the left menu Click Add Certificate Select missoulamontanaflyfishing.com and www.missoulamontanaflyfishing.com Click Generate certificate WP Engine will automatically provision a free SSL certificate. This usually takes just a few minutes and means your site will load securely with https:// which is important for SEO. The missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com SSL warning is not a problem — that's just the staging URL and won't affect your live site.May 27Claude responded: Great news — you actually don't need to do anything here!Great news — you actually don't need to do anything here! The blue banner says "Your site is secure" — WP Engine is already managing SSL certificates for your domains automatically through their Advanced Network or Global Edge Security. Your setup is complete! Here's a summary of what was accomplished: ✅ missoulamontanaflyfishing.com is now the primary domain ✅ DNS is pointing to WP Engine ✅ SSL is handled automatically by WP Engine ✅ Both www and non-www versions work Try visiting missoulamontanaflyfishing.com in your browser — it should load your new WordPress site. If it still shows the old site, just wait a little longer for DNS to fully propagate worldwide (up to 24 hours but usually much faster).You said: give me the steps to update my phone number on a google business profilegive me the steps to update my phone number on a google business profileMay 28Claude responded: Go to business.Determined straightforward answer required no external resourcesDetermined straightforward answer required no external resources Go to business.google.com and sign in Select your business profile Click Edit profile Click Contact Click the phone number field and update it Click Save The change usually appears on Google within a few minutes. If you manage it from Google Maps instead, search your business name, click Edit profile and follow the same steps.You said: I am still running into issues with the hero image not showing the whole photo.I am still running into issues with the hero image not showing the whole photo. I want to update the hero so it shows the full imageMay 28Claude responded: The easiest fix is to change the hero height so it fits the full image.Diagnosed image cropping issue and weighed sizing solutionsDiagnosed image cropping issue and weighed sizing solutionsThe easiest fix is to change the hero height so it fits the full image. In Elementor: Open the page in Elementor editor Click the hero slideshow In the left panel scroll down to Height — it's currently set to 800px Change it to auto or min-height instead of a fixed pixel value This lets the image dictate the height rather than being forced into a fixed crop. If that doesn't work, the other option is changing the image Size setting: Click the slide to expand it in the left panel Under Background → Size change from Cover to Contain This shows the full image without any cropping The tradeoff with Contain is it may show white/colored bars on the sides if the image aspect ratio doesn't match the hero width. To fix that you can set a background color that matches the image edges. Which would you prefer: Full image with no cropping (may have side bars) — use Contain No side bars but some cropping — stick with Cover and adjust height Can you share a screenshot of what it currently looks like so I can give you the most precise fix?You said: Now that I changed over my hosting do I use the wp engine un/pw to login to wordpress adminNow that I changed over my hosting do I use the wp engine un/pw to login to wordpress adminMay 28Claude responded: Yes!Yes! Since WP Engine is now hosting your site, you log into WordPress admin at: missoulamontanaflyfishing.com/wp-admin Use your WordPress username and password (not your WP Engine account credentials — those are separate). Your WordPress login is the same one you've been using at missoulafly.wpenginepowered.com/wp-admin — nothing changes there, just the URL prefix changes to your new domain.May 28Claude responded: The domain is working perfectly — the WordPress login page is loading on your new domain.The domain is working perfectly — the WordPress login page is loading on your new domain. Just log in with the same WordPress username and password you've always used. Everything is set up correctly!May 28Claude responded: I can see the issue clearly now.I can see the issue clearly now. You have the section selected (showing "Edit Section" with Style tab open) and I can see Background Size is set to "Default" and Background Position is "Default". Here's the fix right on this screen: Change Background Size from Default to Contain — this will show the full image without cropping Change Background Position from Default to Center Center If Contain shows side bars, try Auto instead. Can you click the Background Size dropdown and change it now?You said: I am changing these settings but there isn't a background image selected.I am changing these settings but there isn't a background image selected. Do I need to add it here?May 28Claude responded: Yes!Yes! That's the issue. You're editing the Section background, not the Slides widget. The image is inside the Slides widget, not the section. You need to: Click away to deselect the section Click directly on the slideshow/hero image itself The left panel should change to "Edit Slides" Then click the slide to expand it You'll see the image and Size/Position settings there That's where you set the background image and control how it's cropped. The section settings you're looking at now are separate from the slides widget settings.You said: When I set a new photo it's not showingup because the background of this is set somewhere elseWhen I set a new photo it's not showingup because the background of this is set somewhere elseMay 28Claude responded: I can see exactly what's happening now.I can see exactly what's happening now. The left panel shows "Edit Section" with "1 Images Selected" and Background Size: Contain — so the image IS set on the section background, and it's actually working! The hero is showing the two guys with the fish. But the actual Slides widget on top is what's controlling the main hero display. They're overlapping. The quickest fix: scroll up in the left panel and look at Layout tab → find the section Height and change it to match the image proportions. But actually looking at the preview — the image looks like it's showing correctly now with Contain and Center Center. Does it still look cropped on the live site, or does it look correct now in the editor preview?You said: It still looks cropped on the home page.It still looks cropped on the home page. Can you create a JSON for this so I can create it in templates and copy and pase the section hereMay 28Claude responded: Can you share a screenshot of the original full image you want to use as the hero?Can you share a screenshot of the original full image you want to use as the hero? That way I can size the JSON template correctly to show the whole image without cropping.You said: I want the hero section to be 600 pixelsI want the hero section to be 600 pixelsMay 28Claude responded: I can see the issue — it says "No Images Selected" again, meaning the section background image keeps getting lost.I can see the issue — it says "No Images Selected" again, meaning the section background image keeps getting lost. Rather than fighting the section background, let me create a clean hero JSON template using an image widget instead, which gives you full control. This will be a simple section with the image set to 600px height with object-fit: contain so nothing gets cropped.Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the template! To import and use it: Templates → Saved Templates → Import → upload this file In Elementor on the homepage, click the folder icon → find "Missoula Hero 600px Full Image" → click Insert Click the image widget → Choose Image → select your fishing photo Update your Book Now link in the text overlay After inserting, the old hero slideshow section can be deleted. The image will display at full 600px height without any cropping.Missoula hero 600Code · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: This isn't looking that good.This isn't looking that good. Can you make a hero with this image I want the image to cover from side to side and be all showoingMay 28Claude responded: The image is 4015×1971px — nearly exactly a 2:1 ratio.Check image dimensionsCheck image dimensionsThe image is 4015×1971px — nearly exactly a 2:1 ratio. So at 600px tall the hero needs to be about 1200px wide to show the full image. Since websites are full width, the trick is to set the hero height to match the image ratio. Let me create a proper template for this.Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the template. The design is: Full width image — no cropping, full side to side, height adjusts automatically to show the whole photo Dark green bar below with the "Welcome to Missoula" text and Book Now button This approach guarantees the full image always shows because the height is set to auto — it scales with the image naturally. To import: Templates → Saved Templates → Import → upload this file Open homepage in Elementor → folder icon → find "Missoula Hero Full Image No Crop" → Insert Click the image widget → Choose Image → select the fishing photo Delete the old hero slideshow section Add your Book Now link to the button Publish Missoula hero fullimageCode · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: I want it to use the same color scheme as the websiteI want it to use the same color scheme as the websiteMay 28Claude responded: Let me check the website's color scheme first.Let me check the website's color scheme first.Used Claude in Chrome integrationUsed Claude in Chrome integrationGot the colors. The site uses: Nav/header: semi-transparent dark (rgba(0,0,0,0.53)) — essentially a dark overlay Buttons: #61CE70 (green) for primary CTAs Headings: #6A6662 (warm gray-brown) Body text: #8B847C Background: white Now updating the template with these exact colors:Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the updated template using your site's exact colors: Dark semi-transparent bar below the image (matches your nav style) White/cream text for the heading Green #61CE70 Book Now button — matches your site's primary CTA color Full image, no cropping, side to side Import it the same way — Templates → Saved Templates → Import — then insert it and swap in your photo!Missoula hero fullimage v2Code · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: Can we start over and add custom css to show the whole imageCan we start over and add custom css to show the whole imageMay 28Claude responded: Yes!Yes! That's actually the simplest fix. Keep your existing hero slideshow, just add this CSS to Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS: css.elementor-slides .elementor-slide-bg { background-size: contain !important; background-position: center center !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; background-color: #000000; } The background-color: #000000 fills the side bars black since the image won't stretch edge to edge with contain. You can change that to any color — try #1a3a2a for dark green to match your site. Give that a try and let me know how it looks!You said: I want to remove this top header from the pageI want to remove this top header from the pageMay 28Claude responded: Go to Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS and add this:Go to Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS and add this: css.page-header { display: none !important; } If that doesn't work, try: css.page-header, .entry-header, .page-title-wrap { display: none !important; } Hit Publish and refresh the page — the "Guide Trip Rates" header should be gone.You said: Where do I go to add the cssWhere do I go to add the cssMay 28Claude responded: I can see from the dev tools the exact class is header.I can see from the dev tools the exact class is header.pageTitle. Go to: Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS and paste: cssheader.pageTitle { display: none !important; } Click Publish. That should remove it!You said: Is this correct?Is this correct?May 28Claude responded: Yes that looks correct!Yes that looks correct! And looking at the preview on the right the hero image is looking great — both guys are fully visible with their heads showing! Click Publish at the top to save the changes.You said: It's still thereIt's still thereMay 28Claude responded: Looking at the preview on the right, the header title is actually gone — the hero image goes right up to the nav bar.Looking at the preview on the right, the header title is actually gone — the hero image goes right up to the nav bar. But you might be looking at a different page — that CSS will only hide it on pages where header.pageTitle exists. Which page are you still seeing it on? Can you take a screenshot of the page where it's still showing?You said: The trip rates pageThe trip rates pageMay 28Claude responded: The trip rates page has a different class.The trip rates page has a different class. Add this to your existing Additional CSS: css.page-id-684 header.pageTitle, header.pageTitle.twelve.columns { display: none !important; } I can see from the dev tools screenshot earlier that the page ID is 684 and the full class is header.pageTitle.twelve.columns — this should target it precisely. Click Publish after adding it.You said: It's still there.It's still there. Is there a setting that hides this?May 28Claude responded: Yes!Yes! In Elementor there's a page-level setting. Here's how to find it: Open the trip rates page in Elementor Click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top left Click Page Settings Look for "Hide Page Title" and toggle it on Click Update/Publish This is the cleanest way to hide it — no CSS needed. It's built into Elementor specifically for this purpose.May 28Claude responded: I don't see "Page Settings" in that menu — that's because you're in Safe Mode which limits options.I don't see "Page Settings" in that menu — that's because you're in Safe Mode which limits options. Try Site Settings → look for a page title option there. If not, click Exit to WordPress and instead: Go to the WordPress editor (not Elementor) for the trip rates page Look for Elementor panel on the right side Find "Hide Title" checkbox and check it Click Update You said: WHere is the wordpress editorWHere is the wordpress editorMay 28Claude responded: From the WordPress admin:From the WordPress admin: Go to missoulamontanaflyfishing.com/wp-admin Click Pages in the left menu Find "Guide Trip Rates" in the list Click Edit (not Edit with Elementor — just the regular Edit link that appears when you hover) That opens the WordPress block editor where you'll find the page title toggle.You said: I don't see the toggleI don't see the toggleMay 28Claude responded: Try this instead — it's in the WordPress block editor:Try this instead — it's in the WordPress block editor: In the block editor, click the Settings icon (gear icon) in the top right Click the Page tab in the right panel Look for "Template" or scroll down to find a "Hide page title" toggle If you still don't see it, it may be a theme setting. Look on the right panel for a section called "Missoula on the Fly" or "Theme Options" — some themes add their own title toggle there. Can you take a screenshot of what you see in the WordPress editor for that page?You said: Where is it?Where is it?May 28Claude responded: I can see this is the classic WordPress editor — there's no hide title toggle here.I can see this is the classic WordPress editor — there's no hide title toggle here. The quickest fix is the CSS route. Go to Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS and add this: css.page-id-684 header.pageTitle.twelve.columns { display: none !important; } This targets only the trip rates page specifically using the page ID 684 which I can see in the URL bar of your screenshot. Click Publish and it should be gone.You said: It's still thereIt's still thereMay 28Claude responded: Let me inspect the exact element.Let me inspect the exact element. Can you open the trip rates page, right click on the "Guide Trip Rates" title text and click Inspect — then take a screenshot of what you see in the dev tools? I need to see the exact HTML element so I can target it precisely with CSS.May 28Claude responded: I can see the exact HTML now.I can see the exact HTML now. The element is: html Guide Trip Rates It's inside div.container. Try this more specific CSS in Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS: css.page-id-684 .container header.pageTitle.twelve.columns, .page-id-684 .container header.pageTitle { display: none !important; visibility: hidden !important; height: 0 !important; overflow: hidden !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; } Also — I notice you're in Incognito mode in this screenshot. Incognito doesn't always load the latest CSS changes. Try checking on a regular browser window to see if the previous CSS attempts actually worked!You said: That didn't workThat didn't workMay 28Claude responded: Let me try a completely different approach.Let me try a completely different approach. Instead of CSS, let's use JavaScript. Go to Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS and add this: cssbody.page-id-684 header { display: none !important; } If that still doesn't work, the issue might be that your CSS isn't loading at all. Can you check by going to Appearance → Customize and confirming you can see the Additional CSS section and that your previous rules are still there?You said: That didn't workThat didn't workMay 28Claude responded: Let me check exactly what's happening on the page.Let me check exactly what's happening on the page.Used Claude in Chrome integrationUsed Claude in Chrome integrationGot it. The body has page-id-684 and the header is header.pageTitle.twelve.columns inside .container. The CSS should work — the issue is likely a caching problem. Let me verify:Javascript toolJavascript toolThe CSS is actually working — display: none is being applied! The header is hidden on the live site. The reason you're still seeing it is likely WP Engine's page caching. Go to: WP Engine dashboard → your site → Caching → Clear all caches Then refresh the trip rates page and it should be gone!You said: That's greatThat's greatMay 28Claude responded: The page title is now hidden.The page title is now hidden. Here's a quick summary of everything accomplished today: ✅ Hero image CSS fixed ✅ Domain transferred from Squarespace/Cloudflare to WP Engine ✅ SSL certificate active ✅ missoulamontanaflyfishing.com set as primary domain ✅ Trip rates page title hidden Is there anything else you'd like to work on for the site?You said: Next I want to redesign this page https://missoulamontanaflyfishing.Next I want to redesign this page https://missoulamontanaflyfishing.com/missoula-fly-fishing-guides/ One thing I would like to add is to have a bio for every guideMay 28Claude responded: Let me take a look at the current page first.Let me take a look at the current page first.Used Claude in Chrome integrationUsed Claude in Chrome integrationI can see the current page has 4 guides — Anthony VonRuden, Stan Spoharski, Chandler Metcalf, and James Quigley — with just names and titles, no bios or photos. Before I design the mockup, I need a few things from you: Photos — do you have a headshot or fishing photo for each guide? Bios — a short paragraph for each guide (hometown, years guiding, favorite rivers, specialty, etc.) Any other details — like certifications, favorite species, fun facts? While you gather that, let me show you a mockup of what the redesigned page could look like.VConnecting to visualize...Here's the mockup! The design features a card for each guide with a photo slot, role badge, name, bio, specialty tags, and a "Book with [Guide]" button. To finalize the design I need from you: Photos for each guide — action shots or headshots both work great Real bios — a few sentences about each guide's background, specialty, favorite rivers Specialty tags — what each guide is known for The placeholder bios and tags I used are just examples — send me the real info and I'll build the Elementor JSON template ready to import!You said: THis is great but remove james and use bios from this page Anthony VonRuden - Owner/Outfitter - USCG Certified CaptainTHis is great but remove james and use bios from this page Anthony VonRuden - Owner/Outfitter - USCG Certified Captain Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. He loves spending time on the water with his family, friends, and guests. The fire for guiding still burns bright as he continues to expand on his knowledge of the fish and their habits. He loves to teach beginners as well as pursue trophy fish with more experienced anglers. Trout, Pike, and Bass are all favorites of his. Rest assured you will learn something new each day you spend in the boat with Him. In addition to fishing Anthony owns and operates a very successful hunting business. This enables him to spend over two hundred and fifty days a year in the field. He believes that the experience is what matters most and truly wants all of his clients to have a happy and successful trip. You will find him guiding fly fishing in Missoula, or following his bird dogs around in the Badlands of Eastern Montana. View fullsize Stan Spoharski - Senior Guide - USCG Certified Captain Stan is a senior guide for the Lodge at Forest Grove and has over a decade of experience on the rivers that flow through the Missoula area. Stan is originally from Pennsylvania and grew up hunting and fishing from a young age. He took that passion for the outdoors with him when he moved to Montana to attend college. He has a degree in Wildlife Biology and a keen sense for wildlife and their habits. Stan is extremely patient and will take the time to make sure each guest has a full understanding of the concepts needed to have a successful day on the water. Stan is a true year round guide. Last year he spent over two hundred days guiding in two different countries, he guides and manages an Elk hunting camp in the fall. He two passions are big trout and bugling bull Elk. View fullsize Chandler Metcalf - Guide Chandler was born and raised in Hardin Montana. On the banks of the fabled Big Horn River. After high school he headed to the Western half of the state to start his guiding career. Chandler began guiding Elk hunts at the age of 18 and hasn’t looked back since. Chandler grew up in the woods and on the rivers of Montana. He has a natural talent for explaining things in a way that just make sense. He is one of the funniest and most charismatic guides you will ever find. Everyone just flat out loves Chandler, spend a day on the water with him and you will know exactly what we are talking about.Show moreMay 28Claude responded: Here's the updated design with all three guides and their real bios!VConnecting to visualize...Here's the updated design with all three guides and their real bios! The layout uses a horizontal card style — photo on the left, bio on the right — which works great for longer bios like these. When you're ready to build it I just need: Photos for each guide — drop them here and I'll build the Elementor JSON template ready to import! You said: THis is great but I would like to remove the little buttons that go below the cards like theseTHis is great but I would like to remove the little buttons that go below the cards like theseMay 28Claude responded: Got it!Got it! Here's the updated version without the tags:VConnecting to visualize...Tags removed! Ready to build the Elementor JSON whenever you have photos for the guides. Just drop them here!You said: Great and have every book now link go ghere https://missoulamontanaflyfishing.Great and have every book now link go ghere https://missoulamontanaflyfishing.com//book-now/May 28Claude responded: All buttons — including the "Book Your Trip" at the bottom — now link to missoulamontanaflyfishing. ::view-transition-group(*), ::view-transition-old(*), ::view-transition-new(*) { animation-duration: 0.25s; animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1); } VvisualizeVvisualize show_widgetAll buttons — including the "Book Your Trip" at the bottom — now link to missoulamontanaflyfishing.com/book-now/. Ready to build the Elementor JSON whenever you have guide photos!You said: I want the last book your trip to be orange too and can you make this into a json object so I can upload itI want the last book your trip to be orange too and can you make this into a json object so I can upload itMay 28Claude responded: Here's the template!Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the template! All buttons including "Book Your Trip" at the bottom are now orange #CA7445 and link to your book now page. To import: Templates → Saved Templates → Import → upload this file Open the guides page in Elementor → folder icon → find "Missoula Guides Page" → Insert Click each photo placeholder and swap in your guide photos Publish Missoula guides pageCode · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: This is great but the layout of the photos is more suited for vertical photos and the ones I'd like to add are horizontal.This is great but the layout of the photos is more suited for vertical photos and the ones I'd like to add are horizontal. Can you update the layout to account for this5:24 PMClaude responded: Each card now has the photo on top spanning the full width at 280px tall — perfect for horizontal/landscape photos. ::view-transition-group(*), ::view-transition-old(*), ::view-transition-new(*) { animation-duration: 0.25s; animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1); } VvisualizeVvisualize show_widgetEach card now has the photo on top spanning the full width at 280px tall — perfect for horizontal/landscape photos. The bio and button sit below. Does this look good? If so I'll generate the updated JSON!You said: This is great can i have the jsonThis is great can i have the json5:25 PMClaude responded: Here's the updated template!Restructured layout with photo-first horizontal designRestructured layout with photo-first horizontal designHere's the updated template! Import it the same way — Templates → Saved Templates → Import — then insert on the guides page and swap in your horizontal photos for each guide. Drop the photos here anytime and I can help crop them to the right dimensions too!Missoula guides horizontalCode · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: I would like to make two changes.I would like to make two changes. Can the images be 400px height and add a light gray background color behind the text editor, header and text header above the divider and below the image5:38 PMClaude responded: Looking good! ::view-transition-group(*), ::view-transition-old(*), ::view-transition-new(*) { animation-duration: 0.25s; animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1); } VvisualizeVvisualize show_widgetLooking good! Photos are now 400px tall and the name/role/cert block has a light gray #f5f5f5 background above the divider. Does this look right? If so I'll generate the updated JSON!You said: Yes this is greatYes this is great5:39 PMClaude responded: Here's the final template!Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the final template! Import it via Templates → Saved Templates → Import, insert it on the guides page, then just swap in the three guide photos. Ready to go!Missoula guides finalCode · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: create alt text for a fly fishing guide holding a rainbow troutcreate alt text for a fly fishing guide holding a rainbow trout5:50 PMClaude responded: Recommended:Recommended: Missoula fly fishing guide holding a large rainbow trout caught on a guided fly fishing trip in Missoula, Montana This hits the key SEO terms — guide, rainbow trout, Missoula, Montana — without being spammy. To add it in WordPress go to Media Library → click the image → Alt Text field and paste it in.You said: Can you crop this photo so it fits in the sectionCan you crop this photo so it fits in the section5:54 PMClaude responded: I can see the template is working great with Stan's photo!I can see the template is working great with Stan's photo! The full image shows his head is cut off in the card. Let me crop it to fit the 400px height card perfectly with his full face visible.Ran a command, viewed a fileRan a command, viewed a fileThe fish is a bit too close — let me adjust to show more of the full photo including his hands and the whole fish.Ran a command, viewed a fileRan a command, viewed a fileThat looks great — full face, full fish, beautiful Montana river background.Presented filePresented fileUpload this to WordPress and it will display perfectly in Stan's guide card. Drop the photos for Anthony and Chandler and I'll crop those too!Stan guide card croppedImage · JPG Open in PreviewYou said: Can you crop this photo to include the fish and the mans whole headCan you crop this photo to include the fish and the mans whole head6:00 PMClaude responded: Looks great — full head, hat, big smile, and the whole brown trout!Ran a command, viewed a fileRan a command, viewed a fileLooks great — full head, hat, big smile, and the whole brown trout!Presented filePresented fileReady to upload for Chandler's card! Drop Anthony's photo whenever you're ready and I'll crop that one too.Chandler guide card croppedImage · JPG Open in PreviewYou said: THis cuts off some of the trout.THis cuts off some of the trout. Can whe have the full fish in frame6:01 PMClaude responded: Full fish, full head, beautiful shot!Ran a command, viewed a fileRan a command, viewed a fileFull fish, full head, beautiful shot!Presented filePresented fileReady to upload for Chandler's card! Drop Anthony's photo when you're ready.Chandler guide card croppedImage · JPG Open in PreviewYou said: Create an alt text for thisCreate an alt text for this6:02 PMClaude responded: Missoula fly fishing guide Chandler Metcalf holding a large brown trout on a guided fly fishing trip in Missoula, MontanaMissoula fly fishing guide Chandler Metcalf holding a large brown trout on a guided fly fishing trip in Missoula, MontanaYou said: When we go to the mobile view we con't see the images.When we go to the mobile view we con't see the images. How can we make it look good on desktop and mobile?6:05 PMClaude responded: The template is looking great on desktop!The template is looking great on desktop! The mobile issue is because the cards are set to a fixed 400px height which works on desktop but on mobile the image gets squeezed. The fix is to add this CSS to Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS: css/* Make guide card images responsive on mobile */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .elementor-widget-image img { height: 250px !important; object-fit: cover !important; width: 100% !important; } } But since this would affect all images on mobile, use your guide section's CSS ID instead. If you added one earlier: css@media (max-width: 768px) { #guides-section .elementor-widget-image img { height: 250px !important; object-fit: cover !important; width: 100% !important; } } However the better long-term fix is in Elementor itself: Click the image widget in the card Switch to Mobile view using the phone icon at the top In the left panel → Style tab → set Height to 250px This sets a mobile-specific height without affecting desktop The mobile icon at the top of the Elementor editor lets you set different values for desktop, tablet, and mobile independently — that's the cleanest approach. Want me to update the JSON template to include mobile-specific heights?You said: I need to add two cards to the bottom of this page.I need to add two cards to the bottom of this page. They will be with horizontal images and I want them to be side by side each other. They will not have a bio so it will be the image of the guide on the card, the text guide and their names one of their names is James Quigley and the other is Harrison6:14 PMClaude responded: Here's the template!Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere's the template! Import it and insert it below the existing three guide cards. After inserting just swap in the photos for James and Harrison. Do you have photos for them ready to upload?Missoula guides two cardsCode · JSON Open in XcodeYou said: The first photo is james and the second is HarrisonThe first photo is james and the second is Harrison6:17 PMClaude responded: Let me crop both photos to fit the cards perfectly.Let me crop both photos to fit the cards perfectly.Viewed 2 files, ran a commandViewed 2 files, ran a commandBoth look great! James has both heads and the full fish, Harrison shows his full face and the bass nicely.Presented 2 filesPresented 2 filesUpload both to WordPress and drop them into the two side-by-side cards. Would you also like alt text for these two photos?James guide card croppedImage · JPG Open in PreviewHarrison guide card croppedImage · JPG Open in PreviewDownload allYou said: Create alt text for jamesCreate alt text for james6:20 PMClaude responded: Missoula fly fishing guide James Quigley with a client holding a cutthroat trout on a guided fly fishing trip in Missoula, MontanaMissoula fly fishing guide James Quigley with a client holding a cutthroat trout on a guided fly fishing trip in Missoula, MontanaYou said: create alt text for harrisoncreate alt text for harrison6:22 PMClaude responded: Missoula fly fishing guide Harrison holding a largemouth bass on a guided fly fishing trip in Missoula, MontanaMissoula fly fishing guide Harrison holding a largemouth bass on a guided fly fishing trip in Missoula, Montana](https://missoulamontanaflyfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Harrison_Sanders-missoula-fly-fishing-guide-holding-bass.jpg)
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