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How to Create Notification Bar in an Easy Way

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Naman Modi
How to Create Notification Bar in an Easy Way

A custom notification bar or an alert bar is a great way to communicate to your readers. You can pass across virtually any message from sales announcements, upcoming offers, etc. The only challenge a website owner faces is creating the notification bar. In this write-up, you will read on creating a notification bar in easy and straightforward steps. 

Reason to Create a notification Bar

Site owners use the alert bars to inform site visitors of important updates. They include change of service, new payment platform, sales events, special offers, etc. Thus, a custom notification bar is a fundamental part of an online store. 

It is more convenient to use a notification bar instead of an announcement on the homepage. Then, ensure that the notification bar appears on all the pages on your website. That way, you will reach all site visitors no matter the shortcut they use. Below are two plugins you can use to create a custom notification bar. The third method is manual, and you do not need a plugin. However, you will need to understand the basics of coding. 

First Method

In the first method, you will learn how to create a custom notification bar using OptinMonster. The plugin is among the best in the market. It will convert most of your suite visitors into clients and subscribers. 

OptinMaster has many features, including a countdown timer, pop-ups, doormats, and others. You will get plenty of templates within the plugin. Thus, it is an easy method to create your alert bars. 

Sign up for an OptinMonster account. Then activate the plugin on your WordPress website. The plugin will connect the OptinMaster app and WordPress site. Once you activate, you will enter the activation key from the OptinMonster website. 

You will find the OptinMonster menu on your WordPress dashboard. Click on it and go to ‘connect your account.’ the screen will prompt you to follow some steps. Follow to the end, depending on what you need. Go to the option of the campaign and create a new campaign. Use a floating bar as it is easy to move around. 

Customize the bar by naming and selecting the functions you want to use. Try to keep the features minimal but add all that you need to the bar. Save the notification bar once you finish editing. Publish the bar and ensure that the status reads active.

Second Method

Another WordPress plugin you can use is the SeedPro Plugin. You can use it best if you need to pass a ‘coming soon’ message. It also alerts site visitors when the site is under maintenance. 

Start by signing up for a SeedPro account. Then download the ‘Notification Bar Pro plugin’ from the downloads page. Then install and activate the plugin. Go to settings and create an alert bar. 

An orange notification bar will pop up at the top of your page. Use the bar editor to create an attractive notification bar. Change the font, size, and hue of your text. Finally, enable the bar and save it, so it appears on your pages. 

Third Method

Sometimes you don't want to add plugins to your website. You will still have an option to create an alert bar. You will need to use HTML and CSS code. The demerit to this method is that you cannot use it as a beginner. You might need to hire a coding expert to handle the task for you. 

Go to the customizer page on your website. From the drop-down menu, select the Additional CSS. Copy the code that pops up. Then click on the publish button. Follow up by adding alert bar HTML code. The work will be easier if you have an ‘insert header and footer’ plugin. The plugin was explicitly made for HTML codes, scripts, etc. 

Activate the ‘headers and footers’ plugin. On the WordPress admin, you can click on the settings. Then go to ‘Header and Footers.’ Copy and paste the HTML code to the script box. You can customize the code. The process is a little complicated. If the alert bar blocks your menu, you can adjust it to fit the screen.  

Conclusion  

A custom notification bar is a necessity for any website owner. They are useful when you need to pass important and urgent information. The many plugins in the market help you create the car with ease. 

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