Template Include Codes

When creating a custom design, add any of the following codes (format %CODE%) directly into your HTML design. You can add these includes directly into div tags, table cells or within other HTML tags. Once you've added these codes, copy the HTML code and paste into the template box in the administration area, and save.

Keep in mind the %COPYRIGHT% tag is required per our Terms of Service

The codes you can use are as follows:
(Commonly used tags are in bold)

 

A description of the code is located below.

%CATEGORY_BAR%

Displays the categories in a colored, "light-up" bar horizontally displayed on the page. Category images are not shown.

%CATEGORY_BUTTONS%

Shows a list of all categories vertically in the catalog, using the format specified in the "Settings" in this administration area. If a navigation image is present, the text will be displayed over the image.

%CATEGORY_BULLETS%

Shows a list of all categories vertically in the catalog, using the format specified in the "Settings" in this administration area. If a navigation image is present, the text will be displayed to the right of the image.

%CATEGORY_DESCRIPTION%

Shows the description of the category for the catalog, if one exists. For pages other than the catalog page, nothing appears.

%CATEGORY_DROPDOWN%

Shows a drop-down select box with all the category names listed within, to be used to search by category.

%CATEGORY_HORIZONTAL%

Shows a list of all categories horizontally in the catalog, using the format specified in the "Settings" in this administration area. Note: the horizontal category list is already included in the %NAVIGATION_HORIZONTAL% include.

%CATEGORY_LIST%

On the catalog page, this displays catalog categories vertically, using nested unordered list tags (</li>). The categories use the format specified in the administration area's vertical navigation bar in the catalog settings. To show only certain categories, use %CATEGORY_LIST_X% where X is the initial category id.

%CATEGORY_NAVIGATION%

On the catalog page, this displays catalog categories in the format Catalog &gt; Category &gt; SubCategory, with no images

%CATEGORY_TABLE%

Creates an automated vertical "button" list of all active categories in the system, in a table format. Category images are not shown.

%CATEGORY_TABS%

Creates an automated horizontal list of tabs showing all active categories in the system. Category images are not shown.

%CATEGORY_VERTICAL%

Shows a list of all categories vertically in the catalog, using the format specified in the administration area's vertical navigation bar in the catalog settings. To show only certain categories, use %CATEGORY_VERTICAL_X% where X is the initial category id. Note: the vertical category list is already included in the %NAVIGATION_VERTICAL% include.

%CONTENT%

Shows the main content of the site - the content added to the "Pages" area and the product display for the catalog.

%COPYRIGHT%

Shows a copyright notice with your site name and the current year.

%COUPONS%

Displays a text box that customers can use to enter a coupon code into the system to obtain a discount. For use only with the coupon system.

%EMAIL_FRIEND%

Shows an "Email a friend" link on all pages, which allows your visitors to send the page to others.

%FEATURED_COLUMN%

Shows a vertical column of three featured items with images (usually added to a side bar).

%ITEMNUM_DROPDOWN%

Shows a drop down select box with all the item numbers listed within, to be used to search by item number.

%LOGO%

Displays the uploaded logo, if one exists, on your page.

%META_TAGS% - (Extremely important to include this for SEO)

Shows the dynamic meta descriptions and keywords of the page. Should be placed inside the <header></header> tag.

%NAVIGATION_HORIZONTAL%

Shows an automated horizontal list of all active pages in the system. After the "Catalog" page, a horizontal list of active categories are shown. For page ordering, use %NAVIGATION_HORIZONTAL_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%NAVIGATION_VERTICAL%

Shows an automated vertical list of all active pages in the system. Under the "Catalog" page, a vertical list of active categories are shown, using the format specified in the "Settings" in this administration area. For page ordering, use %NAVIGATION_VERTICAL_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PAGES_BAR%

Displays the active pages in the system in a colored, "light-up bar" horizontally displayed on the page. Page images are not shown. For page ordering, use %NAVIGATION_HORIZONTAL_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PAGES_BULLETS%

Creates an automated vertical list of all active pages in the system. If a navigation image is present, the text will be displayed over the image. For page ordering, use %PAGES_VERTICAL_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PAGES_BUTTONS%

Creates an automated vertical list of all active pages in the system. If a navigation image is present, the text will be displayed to the right of the image. For page ordering, use %PAGES_VERTICAL_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PAGES_HORIZONTAL%

Creates an automated horizontal list of all active pages in the system. For page ordering, use %PAGES_HORIZONTAL_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PAGES_LIST%

Creates an automated unordered list of all active pages in the system. For page ordering, use %PAGES_LIST_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PAGES_TABLE%

Creates an automated vertical "button" list of all active pages in the system, in a table format. Page images are not shown. For page ordering, use %PAGES_TABLE_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PAGES_TABS%

Creates an automated horizontal list of tabs showing all active pages in the system. For page ordering, use %PAGES_TABS_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PAGE_TITLE% - (Extremely important to include this for SEO)

Shows the title of the page (ie. "Home Page", "Catalog", "Links", etc.) or the header image.

%PAGES_VERTICAL%

Creates an automated vertical list of all active pages in the system. For page ordering, use %PAGES_VERTICAL_X% where X is the group number (1-5) to display.

%PRICE_DROPDOWN%

Shows a drop-down select box with your price ranges listed within, to be used to search by price.

%SEARCH_CATALOG%

Displays a keyword search box which customers can use to search for products in your catalog by keyword.

%SEARCH_SITE%

Displays a keyword search box which customers can use to locate pages on your site (including FAQs or articles), categories, or products by keyword.

%SITE_LOGO%

Displays the uploaded logo, if one exists. If a logo does not exist, displays the site name.

%SITE_MESSAGE%

Displays whatever you have entered in the "Site Message" field (in the variables area of the administration section). The text appears on every page, and is often used to easily update sale messages or note specials site-wide.

%SITE_NAME%

Displays the name of your web site in a header tag on your page.

%STYLE_SHEET%

Sets the fonts and colors for the catalog. Should be placed inside the <head></head> tag. Use the existing style sheet as a guide when creating classes.

%TITLE_TAG% - (Extremely important to include this for SEO)

Displays the category or product if selected, for use with search engines. Should be placed inside the <title></title> tag.

%VIEW_CART%

Displays a "View Cart" link only.

%VIEW_CONTENT%

Displays a "View Cart" link, along with the quantity and total ordered.

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