# Fix Preloader Spinning Forever Issue

## Problem
The preloader keeps spinning and the page doesn't load because:
1. jQuery is not loading (CDN issue)
2. JavaScript error prevents preloader removal
3. The preloader removal code never executes

## Quick Fix - Add Fallback Preloader Removal

### Option 1: Add Vanilla JavaScript Fallback (Recommended)

Add this code to `views/header.view.php` right after the preloader div:

```html
<div id="preloader">
<div class="spinner">
<div class="modern-spinner">
<div class="spinner-circle"></div>
<div class="spinner-circle"></div>
<div class="spinner-circle"></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<!-- Fallback preloader removal (doesn't require jQuery) -->
<script>
// Remove preloader after 3 seconds as fallback
window.addEventListener('load', function() {
    setTimeout(function() {
        var preloader = document.getElementById('preloader');
        if (preloader) {
            preloader.style.opacity = '0';
            preloader.style.transition = 'opacity 0.5s';
            setTimeout(function() {
                preloader.style.display = 'none';
            }, 500);
        }
    }, 100);
});

// Emergency fallback - remove after 5 seconds no matter what
setTimeout(function() {
    var preloader = document.getElementById('preloader');
    if (preloader && preloader.style.display !== 'none') {
        preloader.style.display = 'none';
    }
}, 5000);
</script>
```

### Option 2: Fix jQuery Loading

The issue might be that jQuery is loading from CDN. Check `views/includes/header-js.php`:

```php
$cdn_js_url = ''; // Must be EMPTY to use local jQuery
```

### Option 3: Remove Preloader Completely

If you don't want the preloader at all, comment it out in `views/header.view.php`:

```html
<!-- PRELOADER DISABLED
<div id="preloader">
<div class="spinner">
<div class="modern-spinner">
<div class="spinner-circle"></div>
<div class="spinner-circle"></div>
<div class="spinner-circle"></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
-->
```

## Debug Steps

### Step 1: Check Browser Console
1. Press F12
2. Go to Console tab
3. Look for JavaScript errors
4. Common errors:
   - `$ is not defined` - jQuery not loaded
   - `Uncaught ReferenceError` - Missing JavaScript file
   - CORS errors - Files loading from CDN

### Step 2: Check Network Tab
1. Press F12
2. Go to Network tab
3. Filter by "JS"
4. Check if jQuery is loading:
   - ✅ Should load from: `www.alonedeals.com/assets/js/jquery.js`
   - ❌ Should NOT load from: `assets.alonedeals.com`

### Step 3: Test jQuery
Add this to browser console:
```javascript
console.log(typeof jQuery);
```

Should output: `"function"`
If it outputs: `"undefined"` - jQuery is not loaded

### Step 4: Check main.js
Add this to browser console:
```javascript
console.log($('#preloader').length);
```

Should output: `1`
If it outputs: `0` - Preloader element not found

## Fix JavaScript CDN Issue

If JavaScript is loading from CDN, fix `views/includes/header-js.php`:

```php
<?php
// Set your CDN base URL here (leave empty to use local files)
$cdn_js_url = ''; // DISABLED - Using local JS files

// Helper function to get JS URL
function getHeaderJsUrl($filename) {
    global $cdn_js_url, $urlPath;
    if (!empty($cdn_js_url)) {
        return $cdn_js_url . '/' . $filename;
    }
    return $urlPath->assets_js($filename);
}
?>
```

Also fix `views/includes/footer-js.php`:

```php
<?php
// Set your CDN base URL here (leave empty to use local files)
$cdn_js_url = ''; // DISABLED - Using local JS files
?>
```

## Complete Solution

1. **Fix header-js.php** - Set `$cdn_js_url = ''`
2. **Fix footer-js.php** - Set `$cdn_js_url = ''`
3. **Add fallback script** - Add vanilla JS fallback to header
4. **Clear cache** - Clear browser and server cache
5. **Test** - Reload page and check if preloader disappears

## Emergency Fix - Disable Preloader CSS

If nothing works, add this to your CSS to hide preloader:

```css
#preloader {
    display: none !important;
}
```

Add to `assets/css/site-fixes.css` or directly in header:

```html
<style>
#preloader { display: none !important; }
</style>
```
