General Settings for All Instagram Photos/Videos

The INS Shopping Slider module provides a wide range of settings to customize how your Instagram photos and videos appear on your PrestaShop store. This guide walks you through the General Settings under the "Settings > General" tab, helping you create a visually appealing and engaging display for your customers.

1. Sidebar tag list options

Control the display of tags for better navigation.

• Enable tag list on sidebar: Show or hide the tag list on your store's sidebar for easy navigation.
• Display tag list on: Select the position of the tag list (left or right sidebar).
• Maximum number of tags displayed: Limit the number of tags shown to avoid clutter.

2. Photo/video interaction settings

Enhance user interaction with your Instagram content.

• Enable popup photo slider: Display photos in a popup slider. Required for the shopping feature to function.
• Enable videos: Include Instagram videos alongside photos for a richer media experience.
• Enable "View photo on Instagram" button: Add a button linking to the original Instagram photo or video, boosting profile traffic.
• Display like count: Show the number of likes to add social proof.
• Display comment count: Show the number of comments to highlight user engagement.
• Display Instagram comments: Display actual Instagram comments for authenticity.

3. Product shoppability features

Streamline shopping directly from Instagram content.

• Display tagged products: Show products tagged in photos.
• Enable "Add to cart" button: Allow customers to add tagged products to their cart directly from the photo.
• Redirect to shopping cart page when clicking 'Add to cart' button: Send users to the shopping cart after adding a product to facilitate checkout.
• Display 'Shop now' & 'View photo/video' button: Add buttons for shopping or viewing the photo/video in detail.
• Display product marks on photo thumbnails: Highlight tagged products with markers for easier recognition.

4. Visual effects and customizations

Optimize the visual appeal of your Instagram photos.

• Thumbnail Instagram photo size: Define the size of photo thumbnails.
• Enable zooming effect when hovering on Instagram photos: Add a zoom effect for better visual engagement.
• Initial photo filter effect: Apply a default filter when photos load.
• Hover photo filter effect: Change the filter effect on hover to enhance interaction.
• Type of product image thumbnail: Choose the type of product image for thumbnails.

5. Performance settings

Manage backend settings to optimize display speed and reliability.

• Cache lifetime: Specify how long Instagram content is cached (in minutes) to balance performance and content freshness.

By customizing these general settings, you can ensure your Instagram content integrates seamlessly with your store, providing an attractive and interactive shopping experience. Properly configured settings can enhance customer engagement, showcase your products effectively, and drive conversions.