13. Magento. How to add static blocks to product details pages (starting from template 55000+)

1. Log into your Magento admin panel.
2. Navigate to CMS -> Static Block -> Add New Block:

   

3. Create a static block. We will use “contact_info” as block Identifier:

   

4. After that open the file app/design/frontend/tm_themes/themeXXX/layout/local.xml, where XXX is your theme number. Find the reference below:
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   1	<reference name=”left”>

   

5. Add the following code right below the reference:
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   <block type=”cms/block” name=”contact_info” before=”-“><br>          <action method=”setBlockId”><block_id>contact_info</block_id></action><br>          </block>

   

6. In case your template comes with right sidebar area, you should find the reference name “right”:
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   1	<reference name=”right”>

7. Make sure to replace “contact_info” identifier with your own one.
8. Save the file. Clear Magento cache. Navigate to product page to see the changes:

   

Feel free to check the detailed video tutorial below:

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