Advertisement : Configuration

Description

Purpose

Displays a static advertisement message on the site.

Limitations

The Enable Ads property must be enabled for this widget to take effect.

Any user you wish to view the widget must have the Hide Ads permission disabled in a user role. Note that you can't disable the Hide Ads permission for the admin user.

Where it works

This widget works on site pages and nearly any page in the site.

Configuration

Enable the Enable Ads check box

1. Click Pencil Icon >  Administration > Site
2. Select Ads
3. Click the checkbox for Enable Ads

Disable the Site - Hide Ads permission

1. Click Pencil Icon >  Administration > Membership > Roles
2. Select the Role you wish to see ads and click Edit
3. Click Permissions
4. Ensure the Hide Ads Permission is unchecked
5. Click Save

Place and configure the widget in Edit page mode

1. Click Pencil Icon >  Manage [Site/Group] Theme > Edit this Page
2. Select and place the Advertisement widget on the page
3. Click on  in the widget menu bar. The configuration dialog appears.
4. You can change the title of this widget by replacing the text in the Widget Title box.
5. Advertisement HTML Code - Enter the appropriate HTML for the ad.
6. Click Save in the configuration dialog.
7. The advertisement appears in Edit Page mode.
8. Click Publish when complete.