There are different ways of adding a static block to your CMS page in Magento. We all know Magento offers the following handles for CMS pages:

  • Homepage and 404-page handle
  • Handle for all CMS pages


To display the block only on home page, we will use homage handle on our local.xml file. If we need to display the same static block on all CMS pages then we will use a handle for all CMS pages respectively.
Let me first explain the CMS static block for those who are unfamiliar with it. The static block is a powerful feature in Magento admin, and it allows the admin to control chunks of HTML and CSS that can be displayed throughout your website. They are perfect for seasonal banners, displaying charts, graphics and much more.

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