Announcement Bar Scheduling

This guide explains how to schedule your announcement bars for specific time periods and add countdown timers to create urgency.

Scheduling Settings

Control when your announcement bar appears based on dates and times.

Accessing Scheduling Settings

1. Open the Announcement Bar Editor
2. Click the Schedule tab

Enabling Scheduling

1. Check Enable scheduling
2. Configure start and end times

Basic Scheduling

Start Time

Set when the bar begins appearing:

End Time

Set when the bar stops appearing:

Note: Leave the end date empty for bars that should run indefinitely.

Timezone

Select the timezone for your schedule:

Tip: Choose the timezone that matches your primary customer base.

Recurring Schedules

Set your bar to appear on specific days or times repeatedly. This is a Growth plan feature.

Enabling Recurring Schedules

1. Enable scheduling
2. Check Enable recurring schedule
3. Select frequency and days

Frequency Options

Weekly Recurring

Select which days of the week to show the bar:

• Sunday
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday

Use case: Weekend sale promotions, weekday-only offers

Monthly Recurring

Select which days of the month to show the bar:

• Days 1-31

Use case: Monthly flash sales, first-of-month promotions

Countdown Timer Settings

Add urgency with countdown timers that show time remaining.

Accessing Countdown Timer Settings

1. Open the Announcement Bar Editor
2. Click the Countdown Timer Settings tab

Enabling Countdown Timer

1. Check Enable countdown timer
2. Configure timer type and settings

Timer Types

Fixed End Date

Countdown to a specific date and time:

Use case: Flash sales, product launches, event countdowns

Recurring Timer (Growth+)

Countdown that resets automatically:

Use case: Daily deals, weekly specials, regular promotions

Evergreen Timer (Pro)

Unique countdown for each visitor:

How it works:

• Each visitor sees their own timer starting when they first visit
• Creates personalized urgency
• Timer persists across sessions

Use case: Limited-time discount for new visitors, personalized offers

Timer Appearance

Timer Style

Timer Position

Custom Text

Display Options

Choose which time units to display:

• Show days: Display days remaining
• Show hours: Display hours remaining
• Show minutes: Display minutes remaining
• Show seconds: Display seconds remaining

Recommendation: For short promotions (< 24 hours), hide days. For longer promotions, include all units.

Scheduling Use Cases

Flash Sale (24 hours)

Scheduling:
- Start Date: December 26
- Start Time: 12:00 AM
- End Date: December 27
- End Time: 12:00 AM
- Timezone: America/New_York

Countdown Timer:
- Type: Fixed End Date
- End Date: December 27
- End Time: 12:00 AM
- Text Before: "Flash Sale ends in:"
- Show: hours, minutes, seconds

Weekend Sale (Recurring)

Scheduling:
- Enable recurring schedule
- Frequency: Weekly
- Days: Saturday, Sunday

Message: "Weekend Special: 25% Off Everything!"

Daily Deal

Scheduling:
- Enable recurring schedule
- Frequency: Daily

Countdown Timer:
- Type: Recurring
- Reset Time: 12:00 AM
- Reset Days: Every day
- Text Before: "Today's deal expires in:"

New Visitor Offer (Evergreen)

Countdown Timer:
- Type: Evergreen
- Duration: 24 hours
- Text Before: "Your exclusive offer expires in:"

Message: "First-time visitor? Get 15% off with code WELCOME15"

Troubleshooting

Bar Not Showing at Scheduled Time

1. Check the timezone setting
2. Verify current date/time falls within schedule
3. Ensure the bar is set to Active
4. Confirm no conflicting bars with higher priority

Countdown Timer Not Displaying

1. Verify countdown timer is enabled
2. Check that end date/time is in the future
3. Ensure display options have at least one unit selected

Timer Showing Wrong Time

1. Verify timezone settings match your intended audience
2. Check that date and time are set correctly
3. Test from different locations if using geo-targeting