Notification Placement Rules

This guide explains how to control where, when, and to whom your sales notifications appear, including page targeting, device targeting, geo-targeting, and behavioral triggers.

Overview

Targeting rules allow you to show sales notifications to the right visitors at the right time. Settings are spread across two tabs:

  • Display settings – Page and device targeting, timing
  • Rules and Targeting settings – Geo-targeting, behavioral triggers

Page Targeting

Control which pages display your sales notifications.

Accessing Page Targeting

  1. Click the Display tab
  2. Find the Select pages section
Display settings showing page targeting options

Page Selection Options

OptionDescription
AllShow notifications on every page (default)
CustomShow only on selected page types

Custom Page Types

When “Custom” is selected, choose from:

Page TypeDescription
Home PageYour store’s homepage
Collection PagesCategory and collection listing pages
Product PagesIndividual product detail pages
Cart PagesShopping cart page
Blog PagesBlog posts and listings
Search PageSearch results page
PagesCustom pages (about, contact, etc.)
Custom page selection options

Page Targeting Strategies

StrategyConfigurationUse Case
All PagesSelect “All”Maximum visibility
Shopping PagesProduct Pages, Collection Pages, Cart PagesFocus on buyers
Content PagesHome Page, Blog PagesEngage browsers
Product FocusProduct Pages onlyShow on decision pages

Device Targeting

Control which devices see your sales notifications.

Accessing Device Targeting

  1. Click the Display tab
  2. Find the Select devices section

Device Options

DeviceDescription
DesktopComputers and laptops
MobileSmartphones and tablets

Both are enabled by default.

Device Configuration

Uncheck a device to hide notifications on that device type:

ConfigurationResult
Both checkedShows on all devices
Desktop onlyHides on mobile
Mobile onlyHides on desktop

Use Cases

Desktop Only

  • Complex notifications with more details
  • When mobile real estate is limited
  • Testing before mobile rollout

Mobile Only

  • Mobile-specific promotions
  • When mobile conversion is a focus
  • Simplified mobile experience

Geo-Targeting

Display notifications based on visitor location.

Accessing Geo-Targeting

  1. Click the Rules and Targeting tab
  2. Find the Geo-targeting Settings section
Targeting settings showing geo-targeting options

Enabling Geo-Targeting

  1. Check Show popup based on location
  2. Choose a targeting mode
  3. Configure country settings if needed

Targeting Modes

ModeDescription
Show to all countriesDisplay to visitors from any country (default)
Show to specific countriesOnly show to selected countries
Hide from specific countriesShow to all except selected countries

How Location Detection Works

  • Location is detected automatically using visitor’s IP address
  • No visitor action required
  • Works for most visitors (some VPN users may be misdetected)

Use Cases

Country-Specific Promotions

Show notifications only in countries where you ship:

  • Select “Show to specific countries”
  • Choose your shipping destinations

Regional Exclusions

Hide from countries where you don’t operate:

  • Select “Hide from specific countries”
  • Choose countries to exclude

Trigger Rules

Configure behavioral triggers for when notifications appear.

Accessing Trigger Rules

  1. Click the Rules and Targeting tab
  2. Find the Trigger Rules section
Trigger rules settings expanded

Available Triggers

Exit Intent

SettingDescription
TriggerShow when visitor moves cursor to leave the page
Best ForCatching leaving visitors with social proof
DesktopWorks when cursor moves toward browser UI
MobileLimited functionality on mobile devices

Scroll Depth

SettingDescription
TriggerShow when visitor scrolls to a certain percentage
Range0-100% of page
Default50%
Best ForEngaging visitors who are reading content

Configuration:

  1. Check Scroll Depth
  2. Adjust the percentage slider (e.g., 50%)
  3. Notification appears when visitor scrolls to that point

Time on Page

SettingDescription
TriggerShow after visitor spends certain time on page
Best ForEngaging visitors who are browsing
TimingSet in seconds

Inactivity

SettingDescription
TriggerShow when visitor becomes inactive
Best ForRe-engaging distracted visitors
DetectionNo mouse movement or scrolling

Combining Targeting Rules

Create precise targeting by combining multiple rules.

Example Combinations

Engaged Product Viewers

  • Pages: Product Pages only
  • Devices: All devices
  • Trigger: Scroll Depth 50%

Shows to visitors actively viewing products.

Desktop Exit Intent

  • Pages: All pages
  • Devices: Desktop only
  • Trigger: Exit Intent

Catches desktop visitors about to leave.

Mobile Product Pages

  • Pages: Product Pages, Cart Pages
  • Devices: Mobile only
  • Geo: Domestic only

Targets mobile shoppers in your country.

Display Timing Settings

Control the timing of notification display.

Timing Options

Located in the Display settings tab:

SettingDefaultDescription
Delay before showing notification3 secondsWait time before first notification
Notification duration3 secondsHow long each notification displays
Delay between multiple notifications3 secondsGap between consecutive notifications

Timing Strategies

ApproachDelayDurationBetween
Quick2s3s3s
Balanced3s4s5s
Relaxed5s5s8s
Subtle10s4s15s

Targeting Best Practices

Relevance

  • Show notifications where they add value
  • Product pages benefit most from social proof
  • Avoid overwhelming visitors with too many triggers

Non-Intrusive Approach

  • Use appropriate delays before showing
  • Don’t combine too many aggressive triggers
  • Allow visitors to close notifications easily

Testing

  • Start with broader targeting, then narrow
  • Monitor performance to optimize
  • Test different trigger combinations

Mobile Considerations

  • Exit intent works less reliably on mobile
  • Consider simpler targeting for mobile
  • Ensure notifications don’t block content

Troubleshooting

Notifications Not Appearing

Check these settings:

  1. Page targeting: Current page is included
  2. Device targeting: Current device is enabled
  3. Geo-targeting: Visitor location is included
  4. Triggers: Trigger conditions are met

Notifications Appearing Too Often

Adjust these settings:

  1. Increase delay before showing
  2. Increase delay between notifications
  3. Narrow page targeting
  4. Reduce number of active triggers
Last updated on February 17, 2026

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