Ever since I redesigned my blog, I’ve been getting quite a few questions about the banner rotation script at the top of the page. I used a free script called Magic Image and it is provided by EchoChrist.com.
Unlike a lot of banner rotation scripts, you are not restricted to one banner size within a given space. So if you want to rotate both 120×240 banners and 120×600 banners in the same space, you are free to do that.
You can also select how many seconds the banners will display and there is an optional text description for each banner.
One feature I wish it had is the option to shuffle the banners. You must show the banners in the same order every time the page loads. The only way to change the order is to manually change them in the script.
That’s really the only downside to Magic Image. It’s very easy to setup and I’ve provided the instructions below…
1) Download it.
2) Edit the magicimage.js file (there are instructions in the script)
3) Upload the banners and magicimage.js file to your server
4) Add the following lines of code inside the <head> tag of your page.
<script language=”JavaScript”
src=”http://www.yoursite.com/magicimage.js”
type=”text/javascript”>
</script>
Happy Rotating!
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I have actually seen people use RSS feeds to rotate banners. They update the feed to replace the banner. They use a script to display the enclosure (banner) of the feed and its pretty cool!
Hi Lisa
I was wondering if this could be uploaded as an include, on a Site build it site?
oh thank you lisa !
Frank, if you are using the block by block builder I don’t believe you can use it because you need access to the < head > section of the page. But if you are “Uploading Your Own HTML” then you can use it since you have complete control over the page.
Hi Lisa. I can’t see your banner. Just the yellow/red frame around it is visible.
Really Barbara? What browser and version are you using? Also did you by any change disable javascript on your browser?
I’m using Internet Explorer 7. Can’t understand why I can’t see it as various banners on other sites are visible.
I bet it has something to do with your browser settings or anti virus software disabling the javascript. The reason other banners are visible is because they may not be called up using javascript. I am able to see it in IE 5.5, 6 and 7.
Hi Lisa, this is pretty cool. Too bad it’s in java though…I wouldn’t be able to use it on BlogEvolution2.0 because wordpress.com won’t allow java script.
Oh well you’ve always said that it’s best to self host. Thanks for the heads up anyway…I can always use in the near future.
Terry
Lisa, cheers a lot for this piece of kit. I was looking for it online for a couple of months with no luck at all. I did bump into some scripts but they were difficult and very confusing to configure. Thanx for this one.
HI Lisa,
Thanks for the GREAT information as always. Can you please tell me how this compares to “Max Banner Ads”? I am fairly new to the whole monetization step…but as always I trust your word!
Hey Lisa, I really enjoy this post. But I’m wondering, is it possible to use that script with Google Adsense such as: for All the text, pictures, and videos ads? At the same time!
Hi SEO Tools,
Not sure if that would be against Google’s terms and conditions. I would definitely inquire about that before you try it.
HI Lisa I just wanted to say that I’ve been reading your sites for a few weeks now as much as I can with 4 children to care for and I have decided to give it another go on a different topic and website. Thanks for all you do.
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Hi Lisa,
I’ve been trying to download the banner rotation script and I have not been succesful. I can’t find the instructions on how to add my code. Can you please help?
Thanks,
Maria, I don’t use that one anymore. Try this one. It’s easier to setup. http://www.htmlbasix.com/banner.shtml
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Thanks…your blog and websites have been so helpful…hahaha i think I’ve read just about every article!
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