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The Sierra Sidebar Manager: Customize Your Sidebars for Interior Content Pages, Sections, and Blog Posts on Your Site

Design custom sidebars with links, blog posts, quick search, and more to enhance your site’s interior pages.

 

Why This Feature Matters

 

 

  • Tailors the sidebar experience by page or section

  • Highlights key listings, blog posts, and navigation tools

  • Adds visual consistency and strategic calls-to-action

  • Streamlines lead access to popular searches and features

 

 

 

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

 

1. Access the Sidebar Manager

 

  • In your Sierra admin, go to Content → Sidebars

  • Click + Add Sidebar to create a new one

  • Name your sidebar (required) and optionally add a description for internal use

  • Click Save or Save and Exit

 

 

2. Add Containers to Your Sidebar

 

  • Click the + icon to add a container

  • Choose from 6 container types:

     

    • Link Box – 1 Col: Single-column list of links

    • Link Box – 2 Col: Two-column layout for links

    • Custom Content: Add text, images, or formatted content

    • Quick Search: Adds a search bar for location, zip, or MLS®

    • Today’s Listings: Displays “New Today”, “Price Reduced”, “Recently Sold”

    • Recent Blog Posts: Show up to 5 posts filtered by tag or category

     

 

 

3. Configure Each Container

 

  • Add titles and content for each container type

  • Drag-and-drop containers to reorder

  • Click the trash icon to delete a container

  • Click Preview Sidebar to view how it will appear live

 

 

4. Assign a Sidebar to a Page or Section

 

  • For sections: Go to Content → Content Pages → Manage Sections, select a section, and choose the desired sidebar

  • For individual content pages: While editing the page, select the sidebar from the Page-Specific Sidebardropdown

 

 

5. Edit or Delete Sidebars

 

  • Use the main Sidebar Manager page to duplicate, edit, or delete existing sidebars

  • Changes will apply wherever that sidebar is used

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Common Issues

 

 

Issue: Sidebar not appearing on a specific content page

Fix: Check the Page-Specific Sidebar dropdown to ensure the correct sidebar is selected

 

Issue: Sidebar containers not displaying as expected

Fix: 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.