--- title: Adding Custom Sidebars to Pages, Sections, and Blog Posts Sitewide description: Use the Sierra Interactive Sidebar Manager to create custom sidebars with links, listings, blog posts, and search tools for pages and sections. image: https://www.sierrainteractive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Website-Preview-V2A.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#main-content) [Contact Support](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Sierra Interactive logo](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sierra%20interactive%20logo.png?width=250&height=34&name=sierra%20interactive%20logo.png)](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter?hsLang=en) - [Sierra CRM Login](https://client.sierrainteractivedev.com/login.aspx?sn=sierrainteractive.com) - [Sierra Support](https://share.hsforms.com/1-PkIvKPkRJ2Oe4iP28LPugcrxj0?__hstc=240356316.ca34a03f98730f420ad639300528f2a2.1764955183725.1783970890126.1783975123568.351&__hssc=240356316.31.1783975123568&__hsfp=3cbed2008eb4c720102b6f72b9dd6767) - [Training & Learning](https://info.sierrainteractive.com/live-training-learning-opportunities) Show submenu for Training & Learning - [Sierra Academy](https://info.sierrainteractive.com/sierra-academy) - [Live Training Sessions](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/join-live-training-sessions-explore-sierra-learning-resources) Show submenu for Live Training Sessions - [Tuesdays 11AM ET](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81520282538) - [Wednesdays 1:30PM ET](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84246589732) - [Fridays 3PM ET](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86964951435) - [Sierra YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@sierrainteractive/featured) - [Sierra Facebook Mastermind](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sierrainteractive) - [Referral Dashboard](https://www.sierrainteractive.com/customer-referral-dashboard/) - [Operations & Closures](https://info.sierrainteractive.com/sierra-interactive-observed-holidays) - [System Status](https://status.sierrainteractive.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Sierra CRM Login](https://client.sierrainteractivedev.com/login.aspx?sn=sierrainteractive.com) - [Sierra Support](https://share.hsforms.com/1-PkIvKPkRJ2Oe4iP28LPugcrxj0?__hstc=240356316.ca34a03f98730f420ad639300528f2a2.1764955183725.1783970890126.1783975123568.351&__hssc=240356316.31.1783975123568&__hsfp=3cbed2008eb4c720102b6f72b9dd6767) - [Training & Learning](https://info.sierrainteractive.com/live-training-learning-opportunities) Show submenu for Training & Learning - [Sierra Academy](https://info.sierrainteractive.com/sierra-academy) - [Live Training Sessions](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/join-live-training-sessions-explore-sierra-learning-resources) Show submenu for Live Training Sessions - [Tuesdays 11AM ET](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81520282538) - [Wednesdays 1:30PM ET](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84246589732) - [Fridays 3PM ET](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86964951435) - [Sierra YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@sierrainteractive/featured) - [Sierra Facebook Mastermind](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sierrainteractive) - [Referral Dashboard](https://www.sierrainteractive.com/customer-referral-dashboard/) - [Operations & Closures](https://info.sierrainteractive.com/sierra-interactive-observed-holidays) - [System Status](https://status.sierrainteractive.com/) - [Contact Support](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/kb-tickets/new) Search Help Center - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Reordering, Adding, and Removing Containers](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#reordering) 5. [Applying Sidebars to Sections or Individual Pages](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#applying) 6. [Sidebars and Agent Subdomains](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#agent) 7. [Best Practices](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#best) 8. [Troubleshooting & FAQs](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#faq) --- ### Why This Feature Matters The **Sierra Sidebar Manager** allows you to create and customize sidebars that appear on interior content pages, sections, and blog posts across your website. Sidebars can include a variety of helpful tools and content for your site visitors, such as: 1. Link boxes (one or two columns) 2. Quick property search 3. Today's listings widgets 4. Recent blog posts 5. Custom content like images or text These sidebar elements help highlight important pages, promote listings, and provide additional navigation options throughout your site. Primary Manager & Manager-level users can access the Sidebar Manager. Agent-level users can access the Sidebar Manager if their user profile permission  "Can Administer Content Manager (All Pages and Saved Searches)" is set to "Yes" in their user profile. [back to the top](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#top) --- ### Where to Find the Sidebar Manager To access the Sidebar Manager: 1. Click the **Content** tab in the admin menu. 2. Select **Sidebars**. ![content\_sidebar](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/content_sidebar.png?width=320&height=167&name=content_sidebar.png) From here, you can: 1. Create new sidebars 2. Edit existing sidebars 3. Duplicate sidebars 4. Delete sidebars [back to the top](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#top) --- ### Creating a New Sidebar You can create as many sidebars as you'd like. To create a sidebar: 1. Click **+ Add Sidebar**.![add\_sidebar](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/add_sidebar.png?width=670&height=186&name=add_sidebar.png) 2. Enter a **Name** for the sidebar (required). 3. Optionally enter a **Description** for internal use. The description is only visible to your team and will not appear on your website. When finished: 1. Click **Save** to continue editing the sidebar. 2. Click **Save and Exit** to return to the Sidebar Manager.![new\_sidebar](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new_sidebar.png?width=670&height=263&name=new_sidebar.png) [back to the top](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#top) --- ### Adding Container Types to Your Sidebar After creating a sidebar, you can add elements called **Container Types**. Each container controls what content appears inside the sidebar. 1. Go back to the Sidebar you created 2. Click **Edit ![container\_type](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/container_type.png?width=487&height=168&name=container_type.png)** 3. Click the **"+" icon** to add a container. You can choose from six container types:![container\_type\_option](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/container_type_option.png?width=497&height=286&name=container_type_option.png) --- #### **Link Box – 1 Column** The **Link Box – 1 Column** container displays a single column list of links. You can: 1. Add atitle for the link box 2. Add multiple links 3. Direct links to internal pages or external websites Each link includes: 1. Link Caption – The text visitors see 2. Link URL – Where the link directs users When typing in the Link Caption field, a dropdown will suggest: 1. Content pages 2. Saved searches Selecting one automatically fills in the relative URL for that page. **Additional Options** 1. Drag and drop links to change their order. 2. Click the trash icon to remove a link. External links will automatically open in a new browser tab. --- #### **Link Box – 2 Columns** The **Link Box – 2 Col** container works the same as the one-column version but displays links in **two columns**. You can easily switch between one or two columns by clicking the **Type** button. --- #### **Custom Content** The **Custom Content** container allows you to add custom elements to your sidebar. You can include: 1. Text 2. Images 3. Links 4. Other content elements This works similarly to editing a standard content page. --- #### **Quick Search** The **Quick Search** container allows visitors to quickly search for properties on your website. Visitors can search by: 1. Location 2. ZIP code 3. Address 4. MLS® number You can customize: 1. Search title 2. Button label A preview will display in real time to show how the search box will appear. --- #### **Today's Listings** The **Today's Listings** container highlights current property activity on your site. It automatically displays links to four categories: 1. Homes for Sale 2. New Today 3. Price Reduced 4. Recently Sold Visitors can click any category to view the listings on your website. You can also customize thewidget title. --- #### **Recent Blog Posts** The **Recent Blog Posts** container allows you to feature the latest posts from your blog. You can choose to display **1–5 posts** and filter them by: 1. Blog category 2. Blog tag Optional settings include: 1. Adding a title 2. Including a "View All" link to the blog archive [back to the top](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#top) --- ### Reordering, Adding, or Deleting Containers You can fully customize the layout of your sidebar. **Reordering Containers** Use **drag-and-drop** to change the order of containers. You can drag them: 1. From the container header 2. From the All Items list on the right side **Adding Containers** Click the **"+" icon** to add another container. **Deleting Containers** Click the **Delete** button on any container to remove it. [back to the top](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#top) --- ### Applying Sidebars to Pages or Sections Even if you do not create custom sidebars, your site will still display default sidebars. These include: 1. **Default Sidebar** – Used on interior content pages 2. **Blog Sidebar** – Used on blog posts Both of these can be edited. #### Applying a Sidebar to a Section You can assign a sidebar to an entire section of your site using the **Section Manager**. If you'd like to learn more about managing sections, see the article: [Maximize Your Site's Navigation: A Practical Guide](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/maximize-your-sites-navigation-a-practical-guide?hsLang=en) #### Applying a Sidebar to an Individual Page You can also assign a sidebar to a specific page. When editing a content page: 1. Go to Content \> Content Pages 2. Select the page you want to edit by clicking the pencil icon 3. Scroll down to the **Advance Settings** section & locate the **Page-Specific Sidebar** dropdown. 4. Select the sidebar you want to apply.![page\_specific\_sidebar](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/page_specific_sidebar.png?width=670&height=157&name=page_specific_sidebar.png) By default, this field will display: **None (Use Section)** This means the page will use the sidebar assigned to its section unless you override it. [back to the top](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#top) --- ### Sidebars and Agent Subdomains The Sidebar Manager cannot be used to independently modify sidebars on agent subdomains. Agent subdomains automatically mirror the structure of the primary site, including: 1. Sections 2. Content pages 3. Blog posts 4. Navigation links 5. Sidebars The only exceptions are the **About** and **Contact** pages. Any sidebars created on the primary site will automatically appear on the corresponding pages of agent subdomains. [back to the top](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#top) --- ### Best Practices - Use Quick Search and Today’s Listings to engage buyers - Include a call-to-action or lead form in the Custom Content container - Limit the number of containers to 3–4 for a clean look - Match sidebars with relevant content—for example, show “Recent Blog Posts” only on blog pages [back to the top](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/adding-custom-sidebars-to-pages-sections-and-blog-posts-sitewide#top) --- ### Troubleshooting & FAQs #### Troubleshooting Common Issues - **Sidebar not appearing on a specific content page** Check the Page-Specific Sidebar dropdown to ensure the correct sidebar is selected - **Sidebar containers not displaying as expected** Make sure content (like links or images) is added inside each container and saved #### FAQs - **Can I assign different sidebars to different content pages?** Yes. Use the Page-Specific Sidebar dropdown on each content page. - **Can I create multiple sidebars for different purposes?** Yes. You can create unlimited custom sidebars and apply them strategically. - **Can sidebars include third-party links?** Yes. You can add full URLs to direct users to external sites, which will open in a new tab. - **Will my sidebars appear on agent subdomains?** Yes. Sidebars created on the primary site will display on agent subdomains, though agent subdomains cannot be customized individually. 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