How do i make banner ads appear on the front page only?

[matt123]

Not all too familiar with php. While trying to adapt the code from the FAQ I either get no sidebar banner box on any page or on every page.

The code in banner_box is a bit different than the example. I've spent an hour or so trying different combinations and modifications to get it to work. (can you say php tarded?).

I'd really appreciate if someone could help clarify making the changes to the sidebox.

[kuroi]

Probably my fault. I should have said $_GET['main_page'] == 'products_info'

Apologies

[matt123]

Still no dice. The code is a little different on the banner_box than the featured_products. Can you look at the changes I have made and tell me where I've screwed up.

if ($_GET['main_page'] == 'products_info') {
$show_featured = true;
} else {
$show_featured = false;
} if (SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET7 == '') {
$show_banner_box = false;
}

if ($show_banner_box == true) {
$banner_box[] = TEXT_BANNER_BOX;
$banner_box_group= SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET7;

Thanks for the help!

[kuroi]

Too much Xmas spirit ... try $_GET['main_page'] == 'product_info'

[matt123]

I must be missing something or it's that Christmas spirits??

Too much Xmas spirit ... try $_GET['main_page'] == 'product_info'

Thats what I have....anyone know what I am doing wrong??

-Matt

[kuroi]

Thats what I have....anyone know what I am doing wrong??

It's not what you posted above which was "products_info" rather than "product_info".

A link to your site and the code that you are currently using if it's not what you posted above would be helpful.

[DivaVocals]

if (SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3 != '' && ($banner = zen_banner_exists('dynamic', SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3)) && $this_is_home_page) {

or my preferred version

if (SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3 != '' && $this_is_home_page && $banner = zen_banner_exists('dynamic', SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3)) {

But it should still be done in an over-ride file and not the template_default version.

My apologies for bumping this old post, but after POURING over this forum, this is the CLOSEST I've gotten to my answer..

I am trying to find the OPPOSITE solution.. I want to NOT display the Banner 3 Group on the main page.. I tried using Kuroi's code above with a slight modification (it was a GUESS I admit)..

if (SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3 != '' && $this_is_not_home_page && $banner = zen_banner_exists('dynamic', SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3)) {

What this got me was the banner not showing on ANY page.. I only want it to NOT display on the main page.. HELP!!! What am I missing here??

Link: http://clients.overthehillweb.com/he101/

[kuroi]

I am trying to find the OPPOSITE solution.. I want to NOT display the Banner 3 Group on the main page.

The is no varaible named $this_is_not_home_page. The code you need is:

if (SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3 != '' && !$this_is_home_page && $banner = zen_banner_exists('dynamic', SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3)) {

[DivaVocals]

The is no varaible named $this_is_not_home_page.

Well I told you it was a guess..

The code you need is:

if (SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3 != '' && !$this_is_home_page && $banner = zen_banner_exists('dynamic', SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3)) {

Thank you OH so very much! Works PERFECTLY!!! You are the BEST!!!

[myworld20091]

The code you need is:

if (SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3 != '' && !$this_is_home_page && $banner = zen_banner_exists('dynamic', SHOW_BANNERS_GROUP_SET3)) {

hi, i want BANNERS_GROUP_SET3 only showing on product page, product list page, and specials page, how do i modify the codes ?