Magento – How to add left sidebar to CMS pages

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I am using Magento 1.9.2.1 with "porto" theme.

I have created a few CMS info pages for things like "reasons to buy" etc. I have the pages set to 2 column with left sidebar but there is nothing showing in the sidebar.

How can I add blocks like recently viewed / categories etc to the CMS pages using Layout Update XML as it looks a bit empty at the moment!

Just to add I am not a coder, I have extremely limited and basic knowledge so to anyone that does reply please treat it as an "idiots guide" lol

Best Answer

Catalog -> Manage Categories -> [select category] -> Custom Design

Put this code snipet to 'Custom Layout Update' textarea:

<reference name="left">
    <block type="reports/product_viewed" before="-" name="left.reports.product.viewed" template="reports/product_viewed.phtml" />
</reference>
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