[Resolved] not able to add sidebar in homepage

[dassana]

i have been trying to add right sidebar on the homepage by using the options for content/sidebar but not able to do so. i even deactivated the cache plugin yet the same problem. i am not sure what is causing this issue. i have activated the right sidebar option on the homepage but the sidebar is not seen.

regards
dassana

[Tom]

Hi there,

Just to confirm, you’re using the “Layout” metabox while editing the home page to set the sidebar?

[dassana]

initially “Layout” metabox was set to default. i have now changed the option to ‘content/sidebar’. i am also using the element section for homepage only where i have selected the option to ‘content/sidebar and have disabled the primary navigation. in the customize option, i have also enabled ‘content/sidebar for sidebar layout, blog sidebar layout and single sidebar layout options.

[Tom]

There are three ways to set the sidebar layout of a page.

1. Customize > Layout > Sidebars
2. Appearance > Elements > Layout Element – this overwrites #1
3. The “Layout” metabox while editing the page directly – this overwrites #2 and #3

Which method are you using for the home page?

[dassana]

i am using all three and have checked content/sidebar in all. even if 1 and 2 options are ruled out by the 3rd option, then too the sidebar should be seen. i hope i am doing it right. or do i have to disable any of the options.

[Leo]

The home page is still showing no sidebar as the selected layout.

Do you have any caching plugins enabled?

[dassana]

i had to redo the home page again and then was able to get the sidebar. thanks for all your help.

[Leo]

No problem 🙂

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