I have created simple static block and trying to show it through widget inside Left Column but its not showing. In fact any static block is not working through widget. I have created magento theme in 1.9 with static blocks it was working fine now I'm deploying it to magento 1.8 any reasons ?
I'm attaching it in Left Column,
cms->widgets creating new instance
type:cms static block;
design: customTheme/default (i have also tried with base/default,
default/default )Widget Instance Title:left-block
Assign to Store Views: All Store Views;
sort order:1
Add Layout Update:
Display On:Non-Anchor Categories
Block Reference:Left Column
widget option: Left Block
Best Answer
Widgets are specific to Packages/Themes and do not follow Magento's Hierarchy (Fallback) system from my experience.
Make sure the widget you've created is assigned specifically to the Package & Theme your Store/Store View has assigned under System > Configuration > Design.
IF you're using a Custom Design on a Product, Category, CMS Page, or design set in System > Design you'll want to make sure you are assign your widget instance to reflect the same value. Be careful though, you cannot easily reassign the Package/Theme of a widget instance in Magento's admin.