Austin

This plugin adds a jQuery file that will position a fixed bar at the top of your browser screen to show announcements (controlled by a custom post type [CPT]) on each page load. Built with simple HTML and javascript.
Upon installation, you can choose the prefix for your post type. Be sure to choose wisely, because once you publish your first post this can’t be changed. If you are having problems with redirects visit your permalinks page to flush your rewrite rules by visiting your permalinks settings page (no save needed).
New: A cookie is added and deleted when you toggle the bar open and closed. Depending on the position of the bar when you leave the page is where it will be when you re-visit the site.
For question please visit my blog @ <a href="http://austin.passy.co/wordpress-plugins/announcement-bar/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://austin.passy.co</a>
The Link 
Please be aware when publishing a post, as of right now, you have to fill in the content with non-html text and add a link into the link field. This link is really the permalink and is what gets counted when clicked on. It will also revert to the home page if missing, and not count against the counter. If you’re getting 404 issues when visiting the permalink page, please refer to the FAQ section.
<h3>Future Releases</h3>
This plugin is brand new and has some future planes.
<ol>
<li>Saved bar position with cookie settings.</li>
<li>Post and page per post ID.</li>
<li>Per post on/off toggle.</li>
<li>….</li>
</ol>

Announcement Bar

A fixed position (header) HTML with jQuery drop-down announcement bar using Custom Post Types.

Mathew

Announcement Notification Bar is the ultimate solution to create eye-catching announcement bars, notification banners, and sticky headers for your WordPress website. Whether you need a hello bar notification style top banner for promotions, a footer banner for alerts, or a scrolling text ticker (marquee) to grab attention, this plugin handles it all.
Perfect for boosting conversions, displaying marketing messages, showing shipping notices, or simply welcoming visitors with an engaging alert bar.
<h4>Why Choose This Notification Bar?</h4>
With this plugin, you are not just adding a simple bar; you are integrating a powerful communication tool. Whether you are running a Black Friday sale, announcing a new product launch, or simply need to warn users about maintenance, our flexible design options ensure your message gets seen. The intuitive interface allows you to set up your campaign in minutes, while the robust backend ensures it loads instantly without slowing down your site.
<ul>
<li>Boost Sales: Highlight discount codes, flash sales, and special offers in a promo bar.</li>
<li>Increase Engagement: Use emojis and animated scrolling text (running line) to catch eyeballs.</li>
<li>Inform Users: Post important updates, maintenance alerts, or holiday hours in a clear top banner.</li>
<li>Responsive & Lightweight: Designed for speed and looks effective on all mobile devices.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Multiple Display Styles: Choose from Simple Text, Running Line (Marquee/Ticker), or Carousel (Rotating Slider) styles.</li>
<li>Flexible Positioning: Place your sticky bar at the Top or Bottom of the page; keep it fixed or let it scroll.</li>
<li>Full Customization: Control colors, fonts, and heights to match your brand identity perfectly.</li>
<li>Emoji Support: Add emojis directly to your message for a friendly, modern touch 🎉.</li>
<li>Advanced Call-to-Action (CTA): Add a button, make the whole bar clickable, or keep it as simple text.</li>
<li>Smart Display Logic: Target your notification bar to the Homepage, Blog, or specific Posts/Pages.</li>
<li>User-Friendly Controls: Includes a dismiss/close button so users can hide the bar (cookie support included).</li>
<li>Mobile Responsive: Looks great on all devices (iPhone, Android, Tablet).</li>
<li>Performance Optimized: Lightweight code ensuring fast page load times.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Display Styles</h4>
<ul>
<li>Simple: Clean and straightforward display</li>
<li>Running Line: Scrolling text animation for attention-grabbing messages</li>
<li>Carousel: Rotate between multiple messages automatically</li>
</ul>
<h4>Call-to-Action Options</h4>
<ul>
<li>No call-to-action for simple announcements</li>
<li>Add a button with custom text and link</li>
<li>Make the entire announcement notification bar clickable</li>
</ul>
<h4>Display Control</h4>
Choose exactly where your announcement notification bar appears: 
* Homepage 
* Blog page 
* Individual post types (Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types) 
* Automatic detection of public custom post types

Announcement Notification Bar

Boost sales & engagement with a customizable Announcement Bar, Notification Banner, Sticky Header, or Scrolling Text marquee. Mobile-friendly & fast.

Announcement Bar vs Announcement Notification Bar