Welcome to the world of eDirectory, where your online directory website comes to life with vibrant banners. Banners are not just an eye-catching feature; they also serve as a powerful tool to showcase advertisements and promote various aspects of your directory. In this article, we will explore the different locations on your website where banners can be displayed, and the widgets responsible for displaying them, helping you make the most of this exciting feature.
To unveil the banner locations on your eDirectory website, check out the instructions, below:
Client's view when adding a banner
1. From your directory's front end, navigate to the "LIST WITH US" option conveniently located in the navigation bar.
2. Once you're in the "List with Us" section, you'll find the "Banner Options" tab. Click on it to access the various banner placement choices.
3. Below the pricing details for the different banner types, you'll notice buttons labeled "VIEW SAMPLE." These buttons are your ticket to previewing the appearance and location of each banner type.
Banner Types and Their Display Locations
There are five different options for banner type, and they are each displayed in different ways. The banners are Leaderboard, Large Mobile banner, Square Banner, Skyscraper Banner, and Sponsored links. Check the details below about each banner type.
Leaderboard (728px x 90px):
This banner type is ideal for making a bold statement. It will appear as a large central banner, capturing the attention of your website's visitors.
The widget responsible for displaying this widget is the "Leaderboard ad bar", and it is available on Design → Page Editor → select a page to add the widget to it.
Click to add a widget, and it is possible to locate the widget on the "insert widget" list to display it in this page.
Note: the banner widget is not the location where it is possible to add a banner to the system, the widget is responsible for only displaying a specific banner type on a page. However, if you would like to learn more about how to add a banner image on the site for the banner widget to display on your site pages, please, refer to this article: How to Add a Banner Large Mobile Banner (320px x 100px):
This banner type is displayed in a cluster of three widgets, creating a visually engaging experience. It is also the only banner type that can be displayed in the mobile version of the site and on the app, besides displaying on the web version as well.
The widget responsible for displaying this widget on a page is the "3 rectangle ad bar"
Note: the banner widget is not the location where it is possible to add a banner to the system, the widget is responsible for only displaying a specific banner type on a page. However, if you would like to learn more about how to add a banner image on the site for the banner widget to display on your site pages, please, refer to this article: How to Add a Banner Square (250px x 250px):
The square banner finds its home on the right side of the Horizontal Cards, Browse by category or browse by location widgets, complementing the content in these sections.
The Square banner is configured inside other Widgets! It does not have a specific widget to be displayed. In order to configure it to display in one of these widgets, navigate to Design → Page Editor → select a page to configure the widget.
Click to edit either the Horizontal Cards, Browse by category or browse by location widgets
When clicking to edit the widgets, select the option to display square banners, and save changes.
The Square banner is allowed to be displayed within these Widgets!
- Browse by locations
- Featured categories
- Featured categories with images
- Recent Reviews
- Horizontal Cards
- Vertical Cards
Note: the banner widget is not the location where it is possible to add a banner to the system, the widget is responsible for only displaying a specific banner type on a page. However, if you would like to learn more about how to add a banner image on the site for the banner widget to display on your site pages, please, refer to this article: How to Add a Banner Wide Skyscraper (160px x 600px):
Like the square banner, the wide skyscraper banner is positioned at the right of the widget. It can also be utilized within the Recent Reviews, Horizontal Cards, Browse by category or browse by location widgets, providing flexibility in its placement.
The Skyscraper banner is configured inside other Widgets! It does not have a specific widget to be displayed.
When clicking to edit the widgets, select the option to display skyscraper banners, and save changes.
The Skyscraper banner is allowed to be displayed within these Widgets:
- Browse by locations
- Featured categories
- Featured categories with images
- Recent Reviews
- Horizontal Cards
- Vertical Cards
- Results widget (only available in the results page on the page editor section)
Note: the banner widget is not the location where it is possible to add a banner to the system, the widget is responsible for only displaying a specific banner type on a page. However, if you would like to learn more about how to add a banner image on the site for the banner widget to display on your site pages, please, refer to this article: How to Add a Banner Sponsored Links (320px x 100px):
The Sponsored Links banner is all about precision. It allows you to display a banner title, two custom descriptions, and a link to redirect users to the desired page. Customize this banner to align with your website's content and objectives, creating targeted and engaging advertisements. It is the only banner type that does not require the upload of an image, since it is generated automatically by the system using the descriptions and links that the user types.
With these banner options, you have the power to strategically place advertisements and highlight important content, enhancing the user experience and revenue potential of your directory website.
The widget responsible for displaying this banner is the "Sponsored Links" widget.
Note: the banner widget is not the location where it is possible to add a banner to the system, the widget is responsible for only displaying a specific banner type on a page. However, if you would like to learn more about how to add a banner image on the site for the banner widget to display on your site pages, please, refer to this article: How to Add a Banner By following these steps, you'll be able to seamlessly configure banners to display to your eDirectory website, enhancing its visual appeal and advertising capabilities.
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