Instagram Pro Widget

Enable and disable the extension quick and easy without removal

In its settings, Instagram Pro Widget has one field that can enable or disable the whole extension. If you need to check something on your store or you change something in your design, just simply turn the extension off for a while. Then, when everything is done, enable it again with no troubles.

Have your cached posts deleted after a while

The extension has an option to set Cache Lifetime that regulates the period of being the posts in cache. After the set time expires, they will be deleted. Decide on for how long you want the posts to be stored and enter this time in your Admin Panel. Remember that cached posts load faster.

Have your Instagram Widget be displayed on pages you want

The widget lets you create a layout update, where you can point out the page for the widget display. It is a convenient option allowing you post the Instagram feed on one, several, or all the pages of your website. Consider the focus of a particular page and decide whether it is profitable to post a widget there.

Indicate the exact place for the widget

Layout Updates have another quite useful feature. It allows you to enter the exact place on a page, where your widget will be displayed. Choose a Footer or a Header and attach your widget to this web page area.

Show and hide a particular widget without removing it

In Instagram Pro Widget you can settle the display of a particular widget. Turn it on and off when necessary without deleting it and losing your settings.

Choose one of the four ways of showing photos in your feed

There are four selecting photos modes available for you: by User Name, by Hashtag, by Category Hashtag, by Product Hashtag. You don’t even need to connect your Instagram account to your Magento. Just set the desired hashtag or user name, whose posts you want to display. A simple option aimed at simplifying the photos sorting process.

Reveal the posts information on your website or redirect users to Instagram. Or don’t show anything at all.

Instagram Pro Widget allows you to open photos in a separate Lightbox for users’ conveniency. Here you can let the widget show posts information on your website. Still, you have the possibility to forbid Lightbox and redirect users to the correspondent Instagram account with this photo. Moreover, you are able not to show any information about photos at all.

Set the post information you want to show

Not only you can show and hide post details, you can also regulate the information to display. For example, your users can see the author’s name and like count, but the date of creation can be hidden for them. You set the rules here.

Choose the view of the Instagram feed

Instagram Pro Widget supports two views of your Instagram feed: as a slider and as a grid. Choose the way that suits your design better and apply it to your website.

Have your posts be shown automatically

Let your visitors see all your posts without even clicking on the block. Turn Autostart on and your images will be displayed on their own. Set constant photo presentation if you want.

Set the maximum amount of given images

Sometimes there are too many photos of an author or under one hashtag and it is irrelevant to show all of them. Display only the newest ones that your clients will find interesting. Set the maximum number of photos that are taken from a certain Instagram account or shown under one hashtag. Decide on the best amount for you and set it in your Admin Panel.

Turn the extension on and delete cache when necessary

Instagram Integration Pro is easy to turn on and off when necessary. By using only one option you can quickly enable and disable the extension without losing your settings. To do so, go to Stores > Settings > Configuration > NEKLO tab > Instagram Pro Widget. Here you will find the field “Enabled” that is responsible for displaying of the extension.

Clear cached photos automatically

Another feature you will find in this tab is Cache Lifetime. It allows you to set specific time period that regulates the existence of cached images. The bigger number in seconds you set the longer these photos will be kept. Just remember that cached photos load faster, but soil your server’s memory.

Customize Storefront properties

To set your first Instagram Pro Widget, go to Content > Elements > Widgets and click on “Add Widget”. You will see the tab with Storefront properties. After choosing the correspondent type and design theme of the widget, you will see its additional settings. For example, here you will be able to name your widget in order to find it quicker.

Then you can assign it to a number of Store Views - that makes it easier to work, for example, with the same page on multiple languages. Sort Order sets the numerical order of this widget among others in one container.

Choose the page and exact place on it

On this tab you can also indicate the page or a number of them, where your widget will be shown. Let your visitors see it, for example, on CMS page or even on all pages. Moreover, add here the page block Instagram widget will be assigned to. It can be shown in a page header, in a column, or in other place you like. Choose the settings that suit your website the best.

Adjust the content of your widget

Some users prefer to see the posts details on your website without leaving it. For this purpose the option “Open post details” is made. Just set here “in Lightbox” and upon clicking a lightbox with post information will appear. If you want to redirect users to a correspondent Instagram account, then set “Instagram page”. It will help you gain more subscribers for your account. Additionally, you can hide all the details and not redirect users anywhere. Indicate “Do not open details” and the job is done.

Further you can choose which information you would like to be shown, like Comment Count and Post Time. There is a number of options to regulate, so decide on the right information for you. A bit lower you can set the appearance of your widget. Indicate the number of visible items, slide autostart, its speed, etc. These are additional options for your widget to improve User Experience.