Introduction

The Magento 2 Category Banners extension by FMEextensions allows store owners to add custom banners to category pages to enhance the visual appeal and promote specific products, discounts, or events. With this extension, you can display unique banners for different categories, capture customer attention, and drive targeted engagement within your Magento store.

Key Features

  • Add custom banners to category pages
  • Display different banners for each category
  • Responsive design for mobile-friendly display
  • Control the positioning of banners on category pages
  • Configure banner dimensions & slider interval
  • Display banners for promotions, new arrivals, or seasonal offers
  • Restrict banners by specific customer groups

Compatibility

This extension is compatible with the following Magento versions.

  • 2.1.x
  • 2.2.x
  • 2.3.x
  • 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5, 2.4.6, 2.4.7

Installation Guide

Method 1

  1. Unzip fme_categorybanner-x.x.x.zip to a local folder.

  2. Make folder FME into your_magento_directory/app/code/ (if you don't find code folder within app folder, please create it first).

  3. Create the following folders (as mentioned in step 2): a. app/code/FME b. app/code/FME/Categorybanner

  4. Copy all the contents from fme_categorybanner-x.x.x to newly created Categorybanner folder.

  5. Now open console or shell.

  6. Go to your Magento directory and run the following commands:

  • php bin/magento module:enable FME_Categorybanner
  • php bin/magento setup:upgrade
  • php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f (-f may not work in Magento versions less than 2.2.x.)
  • chmod command for var/ pub/static and generated/ folders
  1. Reload the Magento admin and you will see FME Extensions on the left side menu of your admin panel.

Method 2

  1. Unzip fme_categorybanner-x.x.x.zip to a local folder.
  2. Make folder FME into your_magento_directory/app/code/ (if you don't find code folder within app folder, please create it first).
  3. Create the following folders (as mentioned in step 2):
  • app/code/FME
  • app/code/FME/Categorybanner
  1. Copy all the contents from fme_categorybanner-x.x.x to newly created Categorybanner folder.
  2. Go to your_magento_directory/app/etc/
  3. Open config.php file in etc folder
  4. Add the following line in $modules array at the end ‘FME_Categorybanner’=>1,
  5. Now open console or shell.
  6. Go to your Magento directory and run the below commands
  • php bin/magento setup:upgrade
  • php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f (-f may not work in Magento versions less than 2.2.x.)
  • chmod command for var/ pub/static and generated/ folders
  1. Reload the Magento admin and you will see FME Extensions on the left side menu of your admin panel.
  • It is highly recommended to back up your server files and database before installing this module.
  • No responsibility will be taken for any adverse effects that occur during installation.
  • It is advised to install on a test server initially to conduct your own testing.