Custom Header & Tour (project) Search Functionality

[peterroden]

We are building a travel/tour website for a client using Lay Theme, but we’ve reached limitations with its native header and layout options. We now need custom development to replicate features commonly found in dedicated WordPress travel/tour themes.

Project Requirements

1. Custom Homepage Header Section
   We would like to implement a bespoke header hero area on the homepage to replace/extend the standard Lay Theme header. The goal is to create:
   • A full-width slider/hero header showcasing tour categories or featured tours.
   • The ability to display tour titles, subtitles, and call-to-action buttons directly on top of each slide.
   • Smooth transitions and mobile responsiveness consistent with Lay Theme styling.

2. Custom Tour Search Bar / Filter Module
   We need a search and filter bar positioned either within the header slider or directly below it.
   This should include:
   • Dropdown filters (e.g., Destination, Tour Type, Duration, Difficulty, etc.)
   • A search field for keywords
   • A “Find Tours” or similar CTA button
   • Integration with the site’s existing custom post types and taxonomies (we can adapt taxonomies if needed to support your structure)

The functionality should mirror the style and behaviour seen here:
https://peter-roden.com/gomo/
This is a visual reference only; we need a custom-coded version that fits within Lay Theme.

3. Compatibility with Lay Theme
   Lay Theme is quite minimal and doesn’t natively support complex header layouts or search modules. We therefore need:
   • A custom HTML/CSS/JS block or custom plugin that works within Lay Theme’s framework
   • Clean, maintainable code that does not break Lay Theme updates
   • Optional: A simple backend UI to edit the slider content and filter options

4. Performance Considerations
   All custom features should:
   • Load quickly
   • Be fully responsive
   • Keep requests lightweight
   • Follow best practices for Core Web Vitals

Deliverables
• Custom homepage hero slider (HTML, CSS, JS) integrated with Lay Theme
• Customisable tour search/filter bar
• Backend fields for easy content updates
• Documentation for managing the slider and search module

[arminunruh]

sure, i can code that!

should the design for the header look exactly like here?
https://peter-roden.com/gomo/

can you send me the wp-admin login of the website you built so far?
to armin.unruh@gmail.com

then i can create a estimate for you