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1. cullyott
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   Hey all,

   I'm trying to install OpenX zones manually into my wordpress Gazette theme. Any suggestions as to where to start? Thank you!

2. CCrest
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   I've never used OpenX, but you should be able to embed just about any HTML in a text widget.

   If your theme support's widgets, place a text widget in your sidebar with the embedded ad code.

   If PHP is involved, try searching for a PHP widget plugin.

3. cullyott
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   Thanks CCrest.

   The plugin site suggests to paste this code:
   <?php advman_ad('name'); ?>
   ..."where the ads should go."

   Do you think that means I just enter that code, having changed to the name, in the sidebar.php?

4. samboll
   moderator
   Posted 3 months ago #

   moved another freaking post to the right forum

5. CCrest
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   That's PHP. A regular Text widget won't be able to handle it. You will need to go to "Plugins > Add New" and search for "PHP Widget" to find a plugin to install that will make a PHP widget available at "Appearance > Widgets".

   Then put the PHP widget in your sidebar(s) and paste the code in and save. View Site.

6. cullyott
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   I tried Google Ad Manager instead...

   Our gazette theme calls on separate PHP files for displaying the ads. I put the ad script codes in those separate PHP files and it worked!

7. switzer
   Member
   Posted 1 month ago #

   In order to use OpenX zones, follow these instructions:

   1. Generate an OpenX zone tag.
   2. Past the contents of this tag in Advertising Manager.

   That's it!

   Now, you can position your OpenX zone easily using Advertising Manager (e.g. as a widget, in your template, or inline with your post), and you can use OpenX's sophisticated ad selection and delivery for your ads.

   Cheers,
   Scott

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