✅ Step 1: Go to the Hoppy Announcement Bar App
1️⃣ Open your Shopify admin.
From the left sidebar, click Apps and select Hoppy Announcement Bar.
✅ Step 2: Create the Announcement Bar
2️⃣ In the Content tab, choose the Announcement type- Running announcement bar.
3️⃣ Now, scroll down to the Announcement Content section located just below, and fill in the Announcement Content.
Announcement Name: Enter a name to help you identify this bar (e.g., Spring Promo Bar).
Display Duration: Use the slider to set how long each message displays (e.g., 5 seconds per slide).
Title: Add your main announcement message (e.g., Enjoy 20% Off All Products!).
Sub-heading: Add your supporting message or extra details (e.g., Limited time only or Offer valid till Sunday).
Call to Action (CTA):
Choose one of the following from the dropdown:No Call to Action ❌
Button 🔘
Make Entire Bar Clickable 🖱️
Link Field: Add the URL where you want customers to be directed. This will activate when they click the button or the entire bar (based on your CTA setting).
Close Icon Option: Check the box to let customers dismiss the bar by clicking a close (❌) icon.
4️⃣ Set Start & End Date for the announcement bar
✅ Step 3: Customize the Announcement Bar
5️⃣ Navigate to the Design tab to style your bar:
Template: Choose a design template from the dropdown.
Visibility: Select where the bar should appear:
Desktop & Mobile
Desktop Only
Mobile Only
Background & Border:
Pick a background color.
Customize the border style.
Typography:
Adjust the font, text color, and size of the title and subheading.
Button Design (only if you chose Button under CTA):
Modify button text color, size, background, style (from dropdown), and font.
Choose an animation style to make your button stand out.
Close Icon Color: Set the color of the close (❌) icon.
💡 Tip: Use the up/down keys to fine-tune sizes in the size box. Click on the color box to pick custom colors.
✅ Step 4: Choose the Placement of the Announcement Bar
6️⃣ Choose where you want the announcement bar to be displayed. Here, you will see three options at the top:
Time-on-Site Targeting ⏳ – Choose from the dropdown to either "Always Show" or "Show After a While" when a visitor arrives on your website.
Select a Display Position 📍 – Choose where to display the announcement bar on your website from the dropdown.
Select Pages to Display the Bar 📄 – Choose which pages should show the announcement bar using the dropdown.
✅ Step 5: Publish and Verify the Announcement Bar.
7️⃣ Click Save & Publish to activate the announcement bar.
8️⃣ Refresh your store to ensure it displays correctly.
9️⃣ If necessary, return to the Hoppy Announcement Bar app and make adjustments.
🎉 That’s it! Your Sliding Announcement Bar is Live & Catching Eyes! 🚀