Adding static blocks to pages through widgets
Adding a static block to a page can also be done with the Magento widgets system; this allows you to add blocks to pages without the knowledge of how layout XML works.
How to do it…
In this recipe, we will see step by step how to add a static block to the home page:
- Create a new static block through the Magento backend. Go to the Content menu option and select Blocks under the Elements menu. Next, click on the Add New Block button to create a new block. Create the block with the content you want and click on Save Block:
- Create a new widget. Go to the Content menu option and select Widgets under the Elements ...
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