Alert/Notification Bar

The WP Front Notification Bar plugin lets you display a prominent message at the top or bottom of your site for special announcements and important alerts. As a periodic/temporary element, it is be more noticeable to regular website visitors than if it is used often.

Creating a New Notification Bar

1. In the WordPress dashboard, go to Settings> Notification Bar.
2. Click Add New to create a new notification bar.
3. Enter a title for internal reference (e.g., “Holiday Closure Alert”).
4. In the Message box, add the text you want to display. – You can include links using standard HTML or the WordPress link editor.

Configuring Display Options

WP Front Notification Bar provides flexible settings to control where and how the bar appears:

• Position – Choose whether to display the bar at the top or bottom of the page.
• Close Button – Enable an “X” icon so users can dismiss the message.
• Auto Close – Set the bar to hide automatically after a few seconds (optional).

Setting Start and End Dates

You can schedule notification bars in advance or set automatic expiration (screenshot below):

1. Scroll to the Display Rules section in the settings panel.
2. Set the Start Date & Time for when the bar should begin showing.
3. Set the End Date & Time to automatically hide the bar after a specific period.

Publishing the Notification Bar

1. Review your settings to confirm everything is correct.
2. Click Publish to make the bar active on your site.