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Frequently Asked Questions - Advanced Topic Pages

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1. Do I need to install any other plugin before using Advanced Topic Pages?

Yes. The NopAdvance.Core plugin is a mandatory prerequisite for this plugin to work correctly.
Please install and enable it before installing the Advanced Topic Pages Plugin.

2. Where can I find the plugin after installation?

Once installed successfully, the plugin appears under:
NopAdvance → Plugins → Enhanced Topic Pages

3. What is a Topic Page in nopCommerce?

A Topic Page is a content page (like About Us, Privacy Policy, or FAQ) that displays informational content on your website. The Advanced Topic Pages Plugin enhances this functionality by adding features like Body Overview, Banner Images, and Dynamic Tokens.

4. What are Desktop and Mobile Banners used for?

  1. Desktop Banner: Image displayed for users viewing the page on desktop devices.
  2. Mobile Banner: Image displayed for mobile users.

6. What are Tokens and how do they work?

Tokens are dynamic placeholders that allow you to embed other topics or products within a topic page without manually duplicating content.

There are two types of tokens:

  • Topic Tokens: Embed the content of another topic.
    • Format: %topic_id:[ID of topic page]%
    • Example: %topic_id:5%
    • This will display the content from the topic with ID 5.
  • Product Tokens: Display specific products in a topic page.
    • Format: %product_ids:[1,2,3]|slider/grid%
    • Example: %product_ids:1,2,3|grid%
    • Displays the selected products in a grid layout.

💡 Tip: Tokens help maintain content consistency. If a topic or product detail changes, it automatically updates everywhere the token is used.

7. What is a Topic Collection?

A Topic Collection groups multiple topics together so they can be displayed as a block in a specific widget zone on the storefront.
For example, you can group “Shipping Policy,” “Return Policy,” and “Privacy Policy” into a single “Store Policies” collection.

8. How can I control where a collection appears on the storefront?

You can assign a Widget Zone when creating or editing a collection.
The widget zone determines where on the storefront the collection will appear — for example:

  • home_page_before_best_sellers → Displays before the best-sellers section.
  • footer_before → Displays in the footer section.

All topics linked to that collection will automatically appear together in the selected widget zone.

9. Can I show different collections on different stores?

Yes. Each collection can be assigned to one or multiple stores using the Store dropdown.
This is helpful for multi-store setups where each store may need unique content or collections.

10. Can I control the order in which collections or topics appear?

Yes. The Display Order field determines the sequence:

  • For Collections, it controls the order in the widget zone.
  • For Topics within a collection, it controls the order in which they are shown to users.

Lower numbers appear first.

11. What does the “Published” option do?

When Published is checked:

  • The topic or collection is visible on the storefront.
    When Unpublished, it’s hidden from public view but still accessible to admins in the backend.

This is useful when preparing new content you don’t want to display yet.

12. How do Import and Export work for topics?

  • Export:
    Downloads a file (e.g., Excel or CSV) containing all topic data. You can use it for backup or migration.
  • Import:
    Uploads a file with topic details to create or update multiple topics in bulk.

This saves time when managing large content libraries or transferring topics between environments.

13. What happens if I delete a topic used inside a collection or token?

If a topic used in a collection or as a token is deleted:

  • It will no longer appear on the storefront.
  • The placeholder token may display empty content or an error message (depending on your theme).
    Always double-check dependencies before deleting a topic.

14. Can I schedule when a collection appears?

Yes. You can set Start Date and End Date for a collection.
This defines when it becomes visible and when it automatically hides, ideal for seasonal or time-sensitive content (e.g., festive policies or campaigns).

15. Can I customize how collections look on the storefront?

Yes. The visual layout (grid, slider, etc.) and styling of the collection depend on your theme and widget zone implementation.
Your developer or theme designer can style the display to match your website’s design while using the plugin’s structure.

16. Is the plugin mobile-friendly?

Absolutely. The plugin supports mobile-optimized banners and responsive layouts, ensuring that collections and topics look great on all screen sizes.

17. Can I get help or report an issue?

Yes. You can access the Help section under
NopAdvance → Plugins → Enhanced Topic Pages → Help.

From there, you can:

  • View official documentation.
  • Click Contact Support for technical help.
  • Click Contact Sales for licensing or upgrade inquiries.

18. Can I disable the plugin without uninstalling it?

Yes. Navigate to Enhanced Topic Pages → Configure and uncheck the Enabled box.
This disables the plugin features while keeping your data intact for future use.

19. What happens if I uninstall the plugin?

Uninstalling the plugin will remove its configuration and enhancements, but your existing topic data will remain safe in nopCommerce.
However, collections and tokens created using this plugin will no longer function until it is reinstalled.

20. Who should use this plugin?

This plugin is designed for:

  • Store owners who want better control over informational and marketing pages.
  • Content managers creating visually structured, reusable topics.
  • Developers managing dynamic content presentation through widget zones.