Hiding or Removing Sections and Panels in Showoff CMS

As an event organiser using ASP’s Showoff CMS, you may need to temporarily hide or permanently remove sections — such as banners, panels, or exhibitor/sponsor libraries — from your event website. This guide walks you through disabling, hiding, or restricting content to maintain a clean, focused online presence.

Understanding Sections and Panels

Showoff CMS uses modular content blocks:

• Sections: Broad areas like banners, homepage content, or feature areas.

• Panels: Specific content modules, such as sponsors, exhibitors, or libraries.

Knowing how these elements function is key to effective site management and customisation.

How to Hide or Disable a Section

1. Log in to your Showoff admin dashboard.

2. Navigate to the page containing the section you want to hide.

3. Locate the relevant section (e.g., banner or feature area).

4. Untick the ‘Active’ or ‘Visible’ checkbox in the section settings.

5. Click Save or Publish to confirm changes.

🔹 This temporarily hides the section without deleting it, allowing you to reactivate it later if needed.

Managing Panels and Advanced Restrictions

1. Access the panel you wish to modify from the Panels menu.

2. Open the panel’s restriction or visibility settings.

3. Select “This panel will NOT appear on selected pages”.

4. Choose the specific pages where the panel should be hidden.

5. Save your changes and preview the site as both a logged-in and public user.

Using Custom CSS for Persistent Elements

If a section or panel remains visible due to default CSS or advanced configurations, a custom CSS fix may be required:

• Contact your ASP support representative for guidance on page-specific CSS changes.

• Verify changes logged-in and as a public visitor to ensure consistency.

⚠️ Best practice: Use built-in visibility toggles before resorting to custom code.

Summary and Best Practices

• Leverage Showoff’s built-in visibility toggles for maximum flexibility.

• Regularly check your site’s appearance in both admin and public views.

• For persistent issues or complex configurations, contact the ASP support team for expert assistance.

Following these steps ensures your event website stays polished, professional, and user-friendly, while giving you full control over which content is visible at any time.