Regarding ad_* templates

[silendreamer]

I am unable to figure out what some of the ad_* templates are doing.

I tried to put in my ad code in these templates, but nothing shows up on the forums.

Can someone please post some screenshots of where each of these ad_* templates would show up on the frontend?

They only seem to show up on ForumHome and not on ForumDisplay or ShowThread pages.

Thanks

 

[silendreamer]

Oh..and I am using the default style!! So no surprises there.

 

[TNCclubman]

make sure you are using the style of which the template you're adding stuff to.

 

[silendreamer]

make sure you are using the style of which the template you're adding stuff to.

I am using only 1 style "Default" that came with the XF installation. And yes, the ads are showing on the ForumHome page ... but not showing anywhere else ..

ad_above_top_breadcrumb -- this thing for eg. I would expect it to show up every page where breadcrumb is .. but it shows up only on forumhome

 

[Mike]

What template are you putting your modification in? Can we see this on a live board?

 

[akia]

Can someone please post some screenshots of where each of these ad_* templates would show up on the frontend?

I'd like this as well if its possible.

 

[Umit]

I think we need a "how to" guide post...

 

[giorgino]

I think we need a "how to" guide post...

Yes!

 

[Vincent]

Read this trough: http://xenforo.com/community/threads/how-to-use-template-hooks.13167/

Then create an add-on using these template hooks
I'm pretty sure it will work then

Oh yeah, don't forget to update outdated templates.

 

[silendreamer]

I guess I did not make myself clear.

The new 1.0.0 that was released today has extra templates that start with ad_

I believe these are provided so that we can put ads in the site. When I am putting my ad code (eg. google adsense), it is not showing up in the front end on "Froumdisplay" and "showthread" pages, whereas it is showing up on "forumhome" page. Is there any thing I need to add like template hooks into forumdisplay and showthread templates? If yes, what and to which template?

Mike, mine is an adult website, and I do not feel it appropriate to post it here.

 

[Mike]

Well, the question about the template(s) that you put the ads into stands.

If you're comfortable with it, PM me the URL so I can confirm what's being outputted.

 

[silendreamer]

Well, the question about the template(s) that you put the ads into stands.

If you're comfortable with it, PM me the URL so I can confirm what's being outputted.

sent you PM

 

[silendreamer]

Silly me ... had adblock enabled in Chrome.

Thanks to Mike for pointing this out

All Izz Well now

 

[Dodgeboard]

Silly me ... had adblock enabled in Chrome.

Thanks to Mike for pointing this out

All Izz Well now

Silly Wabbit!

 

[Carlos]

I think we need a "how to" guide post...

I agree. I was confused about the ad locations...When I got to the ad locations template, it shows the code, but nothing else, so this got me a lil' confused.

 

[cmeinck]

I'm not sure I understand how to properly use these new templates. Let's I enter ad_above_content, the template has <xen:hook name="ad_above_content" />


I assume that I remove that and paste my code? I've tried, but to no avail.

Update: Okay, this is working for me now. Just need to figure out all the various positions.

 

[kilcher]

I'm not sure I understand how to properly use these new templates. Let's I enter ad_above_content, the template has <xen:hook name="ad_above_content" />


I assume that I remove that and paste my code? I've tried, but to no avail.

Update: Okay, this is working for me now. Just need to figure out all the various positions.

Can you paste what you did? I was having trouble with that too.

 

[silendreamer]

For me, I did not remove whatever was already there

for eg.

<xen:hook name="ad_above_content" />

was already present in the template

I just placed my ad code after that on the next line

Eg:

<xen:hook name="ad_above_content" />
<xen:if is="{$post.isFirst}">
<div style="float:left; padding-right:10px;">
<!-- Begin: Black Label Ads, Generated: 2011-03-09 7:23:19  -->
<script type="text/javascript">
var AdBrite_Title_Color = '0000FF';
var AdBrite_Text_Color = '000000';
var AdBrite_Background_Color = 'FFFFFF';
var AdBrite_Border_Color = 'CCCCCC';
var AdBrite_URL_Color = '008000';
try{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2:1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer==''?document.location:document.referrer;AdBrite_Referrer=encodeURIComponent(AdBrite_Referrer);}catch(e){var AdBrite_Iframe='';var AdBrite_Referrer='';}
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">document.write(String.fromCharCode(60,83,67,82,73,80,84));document.write(' src="http://ads.adbrite.com/mb/text_group.php?sid=1885410&zs=3136305f363030&ifr='+AdBrite_Iframe+'&ref='+AdBrite_Referrer+'" type="text/javascript">');document.write(String.fromCharCode(60,47,83,67,82,73,80,84,62));</script>
<div><a target="_top" href="http://www.adbrite.com/mb/commerce/purchase_form.php?opid=1885410&afsid=55544" style="font-weight:bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;">Your Ad Here</a></div>
<!-- End: Black Label Ads -->
</div>
</xen:if>

 

[Martyn]

i see what your saying! it does seem confusing

 

[FredC]

Im already making a little use of the new ad location templates. But its forcing me to learn/figure out the the different usergroup conditions.. Im still having problems positioning some of the locations or better yet blending them.