Magento. How to add static block to category page

This tutorial will show you how to add a static block to a category page in Magento templates.

Magento. How to add static block to category page

By default, you’ll see a product listing on your category pages without any blocks added to it:

In order to add a static block to a category page, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Log into your admin panel. Go to Catalog – Manage Categories and select the category in question:

   

2. Go to the Display Settings tab. Select the Static block and products option in the Display Mode select box:

   

3. Select the static block you’d like to be displayed on the category page in the CMS Block select box. Save the category:

   

4. Reload the category page. Now you see the new block displayed on it:

   

Feel free to check the detailed video tutorial below:

Magento. How to add static block to category page