FAQ
What Is iJoomla SideBars?
iJoomla SideBars is a Joomla extension for Joomla 1.5 and 1.7 that allows publishers to place SideBars right inside their articles. Instead of depending on modules and module positions to display Google Ads, videos, related articles, RSS feeds, polls -- and anything else you can think of -- you can use iJoomla SideBars to put those features wherever you want!
How Long Is the License Good For?
We offer two types of subscription plans:
- One-Year Subscription - You get support and access to upgrades for one year. Once the year is over, you'll be able to renew your subscription at a 40% off discount.
- For Life - You get support and upgrades for life! If you buy this plan, you'll never have to purchase this product again.
Note: For both plans, the support is for the registered domain only, but you can install the extension on any domain.
Can I Add the SideBars Inside K2 or Zoo Articles?
Yes, our Joomla 1.7 supports both K2 and Zoo articles. Read more about this feature here.
What Do I Get When I Order iJoomla SideBars?
- 1 Component.
- 1 (plugin) - installed automatically with the component.
- Free support for the duration of your subscription.
- Free upgrades for the duration of your subscription.
How Do I Add SideBars to My Articles?
There Are Two Ways to Add a SideBar to Your Article:
- Using a Tag: Once you create the sidebar, you'll see a tag next to the sidebar's name. Copy the tag and place it anywhere on your article. The tag will be replaced by the sidebar. The syntax of the SideBar is: {sidebar id=x}, replace the x with the id of this SideBar. You can also place the SideBar on the left by adding align=left to the tag, like this: {sidebar id=x align=left}
- Automatic SideBar: Add your sidebar automatically to all the articles of a selected category. Read more about this feature here.
Can I Automatically Add SideBars to An Article?
Yes, you can automatically show a sidebar on articles in any category you want. You can even place them in more than one category. For example, to show a Google AdSense sidebar on all your news content, simply choose your news category. The AdSense sidebar will automatically be displayed on all the articles in that category. You can also choose to show the sidebar in the intro text, in the full text or at the end of the article.
Can I Add More Than One SideBar to An Article?
Yes, you can add as many sidebars as you want to your articles and place them in any position you choose. Simply place the tag where you want the sidebar to appear.
Can I Choose the Alignment of the SideBar?
Yes, the sidebar will align to the right by default, but you can have it align to the left by adding "align=left" to the tag. For example {sidebar id=x align=left}.
What Happens If I Make Changes to the SideBar?
The sidebar will automatically change on the article to reflect your new design.
Does iJoomla SideBars Work with Legacy Mode = on?
Yes, our 1.5 version works with legacy mode = on as well as legacy mode off. It's your choice.
Can I Create a SideBar Containing Content or Images of My Choice?
Yes. By using a "Custom Sidebar," you can enter anything you want in the HTML editor, including images, text, links, promotions, etc.
Can I Add iJoomla Ad Agency Zones to SideBars?
Yes and it's even easier with the Joomla 1.7 version! Just create an Ad Agency zone SideBar and select the zone you want to display.For the Joomla 1.5 version, you'll have to create a module SideBar since each Ad Agency zone is also a kind of module.
I Already Use iJoomla Magazine’s SideBar Feature. Is This the Same As iJoomla SideBars?
No. iJoomla SideBars was designed as a stand-alone component and has some enhancements and features not found in the sidebars used by iJoomla Magazine. iJoomla SideBar's added capabilities include:
- Advanced style control system that lets you design your SideBars without needing to deal with CSS stylesheets
- Greater control over where on your site you can use SideBars. Joomla SideBars are not tied to particular articles.
- The ability to place SideBars anywhere on the page, to add more than one SideBar to the same page, and to use the same SideBar on many different pages.
Can I Use iJoomla SideBars on the Same Pages That Already Have iJoomla Magazine Sidebars?
Yes! Just make sure that you place the iJoomla Sidebar tag lower than the iJoomla Magazine sidebar tag. Please note that the magazine sidebar will always appear on top.
Can I Use iJoomla SideBars on More Than One Domain?
Yes. However, we will only provide support to the domain name you registered.

