Hotbox

The Hotbox widget highlights featured content in a visually engaging box-style layout. It’s typically used to draw attention to promotions, important announcements, or quick links. With customizable text, images, and CTAs, Hotboxes help direct users to key areas of your site.

When to Use

  • To showcase special offers, promotions, or campaigns

  • To highlight important news or announcements

  • To create visual navigation blocks linking to key sections

  • When you want a reusable, branded content block across multiple pages

How to Add and Apply to a Page

To add this widget to your page, follow the steps in the Manual Guide or watch the Slider Tutorial. Both cover how to insert, configure, and publish widgets so you can get them live on your site quickly.

Slider Tutorial

Manual Tutorial

Step 1: Create the Hotbox Content Item

  1. Navigate to your Website Channel and select Content Hub.

  2. Click Add New Content Item.

  3. Enter an internal page title and choose the Hotbox content type.

  4. Select a location within the Content Hub to keep items organized.

  5. Click Continue to proceed and fill in the Hotbox details (headline, image, CTA, etc.).

  6. When ready, click Save and Publish.

Purpose: Creating a Hotbox item in the Content Hub lets you store and reuse it across multiple pages with consistent styling and content.


Step 2: Apply the Hotbox to a Page

  1. Return to your Website Channel and pick the website you’re working on.

  2. Navigate to the specific page where you want to place the Hotbox.

  3. Open the Page Builder and click Edit Page.

  4. Click the “+” (Add Widget) icon and select Hotbox Widget.

  5. Choose whether to Show Hotbox Image or Hide Hotbox Image, then click Apply.

  6. Click the gear (settings) icon to open widget configuration.

  7. In the Widget Section Content, click Select Existing Content Item.

  8. Select the Hotbox item you created earlier, then click Select.

  9. Once applied, click Save and Publish to make it live.

Need Help or Have a Question?

If you ever feel stuck while working in XYBK Kentico, help is always available. Whether it’s learning how to get started, finding the right content, or solving a complex issue, our team is here to guide you. We’re committed to making sure your experience is smooth, efficient, and stress-free.