Website Sidebar
Overview
Website Sidebar – Business Overview
Website Sidebar is used to manage the content that appears alongside pages on your company’s website, such as menus, links, promotional blocks, or helpful information panels. From a business perspective, it helps ensure that visitors consistently see the right supporting information while browsing your website, improving engagement and guiding them toward key actions.
Purpose in Business Operations
The Website Sidebar supports your digital presence by controlling what additional information is shown next to main website content. This can include:
- Quick links to important pages
- Calls to action like “Contact Us” or “Request a Quote”
- Promotional messages or announcements
- Helpful navigation for customers and partners
By managing this in one place, businesses can maintain a consistent and professional website experience without repeatedly updating individual pages.
Prerequisites and Setup Requirements
Before using Website Sidebar effectively, the following should be in place:
- A clear understanding of your website structure and key customer journeys
- Defined business goals for website visitors (such as lead generation, inquiries, or information sharing)
- Approved content such as links, messages, or promotional text
This ensures the sidebar content aligns with branding and business objectives.
Typical Workflow and Business Fit
Plan Sidebar Content
Marketing or business teams decide what information should support website pages, such as navigation aids or promotional highlights.Create or Update Website Sidebar
The Website Sidebar is set up with the approved content that will appear consistently across selected pages.Review and Approval
Content is reviewed to ensure accuracy, branding alignment, and relevance.Ongoing Maintenance
As business priorities change—new campaigns, updated services, or announcements—the Website Sidebar is updated accordingly.
This workflow ensures website content remains current and aligned with business needs.
Key Business Scenarios Where Website Sidebar Is Essential
- Marketing Campaigns: Highlight special offers or announcements alongside relevant pages
- Customer Support: Display quick links to FAQs, help pages, or contact options
- Corporate Websites: Provide consistent navigation and company information
- Lead Generation: Guide visitors toward forms, inquiries, or sales contacts
In each case, Website Sidebar plays a supporting role in driving customer action.
Important Considerations for Users
- Keep content concise and relevant to avoid overwhelming visitors
- Ensure links and messages are regularly reviewed for accuracy
- Align sidebar content with current business priorities and branding
- Avoid clutter—focus on what truly adds value to the visitor experience
When used thoughtfully, Website Sidebar becomes a powerful tool for enhancing website usability and supporting business goals.
Basic Information
- Module: Website
- Document Type: Document
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| title | Title | Data | ✓ | - | Sidebar display title shown across Dafater website pages |
| sidebar_items | Sidebar Items | Table | ✓ | Website Sidebar Item | List of links and content items shown in Dafater sidebar |
Child Tables
Sidebar Items (Website Sidebar Item)
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| title | Title | Data | ✓ | - | Display name shown for sidebar item on Dafater website. |
| route | Route | Data | - | Website path directing users to the linked Dafater page. | |
| group | Group | Data | - | Sidebar category grouping related items for organized navigation. |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Web Form | Linked from | Website |
| Web Page | Linked from | Website |