diff --git a/packages/sites/ortho-site/webapp/wdkCustomization/js/client/controllers/OrthoMCLHomePageController.scss b/packages/sites/ortho-site/webapp/wdkCustomization/js/client/controllers/OrthoMCLHomePageController.scss
index b26f65cb85..7bc6cb1f23 100644
--- a/packages/sites/ortho-site/webapp/wdkCustomization/js/client/controllers/OrthoMCLHomePageController.scss
+++ b/packages/sites/ortho-site/webapp/wdkCustomization/js/client/controllers/OrthoMCLHomePageController.scss
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ body.vpdb-Body .vpdb-RootContainer.vpdb-RootContainer__home-page {
   }
 
   .vpdb-SearchPane {
-    min-height: 100vh;
+    padding-bottom: 12em;
   }
 
   .vpdb-MainContent {
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ body.vpdb-Body .vpdb-RootContainer.vpdb-RootContainer__home-page {
       position: fixed;
       bottom: 0;
       width: 100%;
+      z-index: 1;
     }
   }