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.
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<li>Saved bar position with cookie settings.</li>
<li>Post and page per post ID.</li>
<li>Per post on/off toggle.</li>
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Announcement Bar

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

TechArk Solutions

Hitesh Tarasariya

Announcement Bar is a lightweight and flexible WordPress plugin that helps you display important messages at the top of your website. Whether you want to promote special offers, share announcements, or highlight key updates, this plugin allows you to create an attention-grabbing bar without disrupting the user experience. It is easy to set up and works seamlessly with any WordPress theme.
The plugin offers full customization options, including colors, typography, positioning, and dismiss behavior. You can control how and where the announcement bar appears, making it responsive across all devices. With secure, form-based styling controls, you can tailor the announcement bar to perfectly match your site’s design and branding.
Designed with performance and usability in mind, Announcement Bar follows WordPress coding standards and best practices. It is ideal for businesses, blogs, and marketing teams looking for a simple yet powerful way to communicate important messages and calls to action directly to their visitors.
<h3>Features</h3>
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<li>Display a customizable announcement bar at the top of your website</li>
<li>Sticky or non-sticky bar option</li>
<li>Dismissible announcement with close button</li>
<li>Fully responsive and mobile-friendly design</li>
<li>Custom background color, text color, font size, and typography options</li>
<li>Support for HTML means rich content and links</li>
<li>Add call-to-action buttons inside the announcement bar</li>
<li>Target announcements by screen size using responsive rules</li>
<li>Secure, form-based styling (Padding, Border Radius, Font Size)</li>
<li>Lightweight, fast, and optimized for performance</li>
<li>Follows WordPress coding standards and security best practices</li>
<li>Works seamlessly with any WordPress theme</li>
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<h3>How It Works</h3>
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Install & Activate the Plugin 
Install the Announcement Bar plugin from the WordPress admin and activate it. Once activated, a new Announcement Bar menu appears in your dashboard.
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Create Your Announcement 
Add your message using the built-in editor. You can include text, links, buttons, emojis, or basic HTML to highlight important updates, offers, or alerts.
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Customize the Design 
Adjust background color, text color, font size, font family, and spacing. Enable sticky behavior or make the bar dismissible with a close button.
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Control Visibility Rules 
Choose where the announcement appears—site-wide or on specific pages. Configure responsive rules to show or hide the bar based on screen width (desktop, tablet, mobile).
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Advanced Options 
Use the advanced styling fields to apply professional layouts without editing theme files.
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Publish & Go Live 
Save your settings, and the announcement bar instantly appears on the frontend according to your rules.
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Update Anytime 
Modify the content or settings at any time—changes are reflected immediately without needing to clear caches or redeploy code.
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GotechArk Announcement Bar

Create flexible and responsive announcement bars to highlight promotions, updates, and calls to action site-wide.

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