Tips and Tricks while learning Genesis Theme Framework Genesis Explained Genesis Layout Sample code to remove loop add_action('genesis_meta','quick_tips_meta'); function quick_tips_meta(){ if(is_active_sidebar('sidebar-section')){ // remove loop remove_action('genesis_loop','genesis_do_loop'); // re enable loop with custom data add_action('genesis_loop','quick_tips_home_sections'); // enable full size layout add_filter('genesis_pre_get_option_site_layout','__genesis_return_full_width_content'); } } function quick_tips_home_sections(){ // add custom widgets } Header section remove_action( 'genesis_site_description', 'genesis_seo_site_description' ); remove_action( 'genesis_site_title', 'genesis_seo_site_title' ); Footer add_filter('genesis_footer_backtotop_text',__return_false )