How to set the image link (`Link`) for each Banner in `bannerList`?

As an experienced website operations expert, I know the importance of every detail for website user experience and operational effectiveness.The banner (Banner) serves as the 'face' of the website, not only carrying the responsibility of beauty, but also as a key point for guiding users and conveying core information.LinkIt is the foundation for achieving this goal. Today, let's delve deeper into how tobannerListCombining each carefully designed banner image with the page it should link to.

UnderstandingbannerListThe role in Anqi CMS.

In AnQi CMS,bannerListIt is a powerful and flexible template tag that allows us to dynamically display a set of banner images on the front end of a website.These banner images usually appear on the homepage, category pages, or specific promotional areas of a website, in the form of slideshows or static displays to attract users' attention.bannerListThe role of the label is to obtain the pre-configured banner data from the background management system and then provide it to the front-end template in the form of an iterable object.

Every time we go through{% bannerList banners %}This syntax is used to call,bannersThe variable will be assigned an array containing multiple Banner objects. Each of these objects carries detailed information about the Banner, such as the image address (Logo），Picture Description（Alt)、a brief description (Description），and the picture link we will focus on today（Link)

Core: How to set a link for Banner image in the background

Although the AnQiCMS documentation does not directly display a separate backend module named "Banner Management", we can set the "Banner image" function from its "Document Classification" and "Page Management" as well asbannerListlabel'stypeIn the parameters, the configuration logic of the Banner and its link is inferred. This reflects the high flexibility of the AnQiCMS content model.

In general, in the Anqi CMS admin interface, when you upload or select an image as a Banner, the system will provide the corresponding input fields for you to fill in the Banner properties. This includes a field named "Link Address" (or a similar name, corresponding to theLinkField input box.

  1. Access the related management interface:You might be on the detail editing page of a category under "Content Management" (for example:help-content-category.mdMentioned "Banner image", or in a single-page editing page under "Page Resources" (for example:help-source-page.mdMentioned "Banner image" and perform operations.}
  2. Upload or select Banner image:In these interfaces, there will be areas that allow you to upload new images or select one from the existing image resource library as a Banner.
  3. Enter the "Link Address":This is the most critical step.In the Banner image settings area, you will find a clear 'Link Address' input box.Here, you need to enter the target URL where the user should be redirected after clicking on the Banner.
    • Completeness is crucial:Please make sure to enter the complete URL, including the protocol header (http://orhttps://) For example, if you want the Banner to link to your product detail page, you should fill inhttps://www.yourwebsite.com/product/your-product-name.
    • Internal link and external link:The link can be a page within a website or an external link to another website. Whichever, it should ensure the accuracy and validity of the link.
  4. Save configuration:After filling in, click the Save or Update button to submit these configuration information to the database.

Furthermore,bannerListlabel'stypeThe parameter allows you to group different Banners.For example, you can create a group named "Home Carousel" and a group named "Product Promotion".{% bannerList banners with type="首页轮播" %}Call a Banner of a specific group accurately. This grouping function greatly enhances the flexibility and specificity of Banner management.

Apply Banner Link in Front-end Template

Once the Banner image and its link are configured in the background, the next step is to display it in the frontend template and ensure that the link function is normal.The Anqi CMS template syntax is concise and clear, similar to Django or Blade, and very easy to get started with.

In your template file (for exampleindex.htmlordetail.html), you can usebannerListLabel to fetch Banner data, and then loop through each Banner object to dynamically display its link and image on the web page.

A typicalbannerListExample code as follows:

<div class="banner-carousel">
    {% bannerList banners with type="首页轮播" %}
        {% for item in banners %}
        <a href="{{item.Link}}" target="_blank" title="{{item.Alt}}">
            <img src="{{item.Logo}}" alt="{{item.Alt}}" />
            {% if item.Description %}
                <div class="banner-description">{{item.Description}}</div>
            {% endif %}
        </a>
        {% empty %}
        <!-- 如果没有找到任何Banner，这里可以显示一些默认内容或提示 -->
        <p>暂无横幅图片可显示。</p>
        {% endfor %}
    {% endbannerList %}
</div>

Let's go into a detailed explanation of this code:

  • {% bannerList banners with type="首页轮播" %}This line of code tells Anqi CMS to fetch all Banner data of type "Home Carousel" from the background and store it inbannersThis variable is in. If you do not settypethe parameter, the system will default to obtainingdefaultthe Banner of the group.
  • {% for item in banners %}: This is a loop structure, it will iterate over one by one.bannersEach Banner object in the array, and name the current Banner object being processeditem.
  • <a href="{{item.Link}}" target="_blank" title="{{item.Alt}}">This is the key to setting the image link.
    • href="{{item.Link}}":item.LinkDynamically outputs the link address configured for the current Banner object in the background.
    • target="_blank"This is a commonly used HTML attribute that indicates the browser to open this link in a new tab to avoid the user leaving the current website.
    • title="{{item.Alt}}": Add a tooltip to the link to enhance user experience.
  • <img src="{{item.Logo}}" alt="{{item.Alt}}" />: This part is used to display the Banner image itself.
    • src="{{item.Logo}}":item.LogoIt will output the actual address of the current Banner image.
    • alt="{{item.Alt}}":item.AltThe alternative text configured in the background for the image output, which is crucial for search engine optimization (SEO), also provides a friendly prompt when the image fails to load.
  • {% if item.Description %}...{% endif %}If the Banner is configured with description information in the background(item.Description) it will be displayed to provide more context to the user."),
  • {% empty %}...{% endfor %}If this is a graceful way to handle, ifbannersThe array is empty (i.e., no specific type of Banner is configured on the backend), it will display{% empty %}The content within the tag, to avoid blank spaces or errors on the page.

In this way, you can flexibly control the display of each Banner image and the jump function it carries.

Operation strategy and optimization suggestions

Setting up the Banner link is just the first step; to maximize its value, it is also necessary to optimize it in combination with operational strategies:

  1. Relevance of the link:Ensure that the visual content and copy of the Banner are highly relevant to the target page linked. If the user clicks and finds that the content does not match, they will leave quickly, increasing the bounce rate.
  2. Clear Call to Action (CTA):The banner image should have a clear and concise call-to-action text, such as 'Buy Now', 'Learn More', 'Free Download', etc., to guide users to click.
  3. Page optimization:The ultimate purpose of a banner is to direct traffic to a specific page, therefore, the target page (Landing Page) linked to it must also be optimized to ensure fast loading speed, high content quality, and a smooth user experience.
  4. A/B testing and data analysis:Regularly replace the Banner image and link, and analyze the click-through rate (CTR) and conversion effect of different Banners through the built-in traffic statistics of Anqi CMS or third-party tools, and continuously optimize.
  5. Adapt for mobile:Make sure the Banner image and its link display and clickable on mobile devices of different sizes.The AnQi CMS supports multiple template modes, ensuring that your mobile template can also correctly display these banners.

Summary

In the Aiqi CMS, make use ofbannerListThe label and its contentitem.LinkField, we can set a corresponding jump link for each banner image on the website very conveniently and flexibly.This is not just a technical operation, but also an important part of website content operation and marketing strategy.Through careful configuration and continuous optimization, Banner will become a powerful assistant for driving traffic and conversions on your website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. **Question: If I want to set different Banners for different pages (such as the homepage, product category page)