Get Instant Attention? Add Announcement Bar to Thinkific

An announcement bar is a great way to share key updates, promotions, or important messages with your Thinkific students. Whether you’re offering a limited-time discount, announcing a new course, or sharing critical updates, an announcement bar ensures your message gets noticed.

While Thinkific doesn’t have a built-in announcement bar feature, you can add one using custom code or third-party tools. This guide will walk you through the steps to create and implement an announcement bar on your Thinkific site.

Types of Announcement Bars

Here are some common use cases for announcement bars on Thinkific:

Promotional Bars

• Highlight discounts or special offers to boost enrollments.
• Example: “Enroll today and get 20% off—Use Code: SAVE20.”

Urgency Bars

• Create urgency with time-sensitive offers.
• Example: “Flash Sale Ends in 2 Hours—Enroll Now!”

Event Announcements

• Promote upcoming webinars, workshops, or course launches.
• Example: “Join our free webinar on January 25th—Register now!”

Policy Updates

• Share updates to terms, policies, or schedules.
• Example: “New refund policy effective from February 1st—Learn more.”

Course Highlights

• Drive attention to specific courses or bundles.
• Example: “New course just launched: Mastering SEO—Enroll now!”

Add Announcement Bar to Thinkific

Adding an announcement bar to your Thinkific website is incredibly easy and requires no coding knowledge. Many platforms offer plugins and tools with simple drag-and-drop interfaces to create and customize announcement bars effortlessly. Create Announcement Bars the Easy Way with WiserNotify.

Using WiserNotify, you can quickly add an announcement bar to your Thinkific website to grab visitors’ attention and share essential updates, promotions, or calls to action.

With advanced features like A/B testing and analytics, WiserNotify allows you to create visually engaging and highly targeted announcement bars that boost user engagement and drive conversions. Key features include:

Type of Widgets:

• Anncoment Bar Widgets

• Recent Activity Notifications
• Reviews and Ratings Widgets
• Countdown Timer Widgets
• Form Submission Notifications
• Inline Widgets
• Exit-Intent Pop-Ups
• Live Visitor Count Widgets

Customizable Design

• Adjust colors, fonts, and styles to align with your brand.

Real-Time Updates

• Automatically display live or dynamic data like visitor counts or recent
  activities.

Targeted Messaging

• Personalize bars for specific audiences or user segments.

Urgency and Scarcity Elements

• Include countdown timers or stock alerts to drive quick action.

A/B Testing

• Experiment with different designs and messages to optimize performance.

Multi-Language Support

• Customize announcement bars in various languages for global reach.

Behavioral Triggers

• Show bars based on user behavior like exit intent or time spent on a page.

Compliance-Friendly

• Includes options for GDPR and cookie consent notifications.

Integration with Social Proof Widgets

• Combine with social proof notifications to amplify trust and engagement. 

Adding an announcement bar to your  site with WiserNotify is seamless. Sign up for a free plan to explore its features, then log in to your dashboard. Add your  site to generate a unique pixel code for integration.

To add an announcement bar to your  website, create a widget in WiserNotify. Follow these straightforward steps.

1. Create an Announcement Bar

• Log in to the WiserNotify dashboard.
• Navigate to the Create Notification section and select the Announcement Bar template.

• Customize the design by:
  • Adding a compelling message such as “Exclusive Discount! Limited Time Only.”
  • Choosing the appropriate font, colors, and background to align with your branding.
  • Including a clear Call-to-Action (CTA) button like “Shop Now” or “Learn More.”
• Preview the design to ensure it matches your preferences.
• Save the widget design and press Next.

2. Set Display Rules

 

• Configure display settings, such as showing the bar on specific pages or targeting users based on location or behavior.
• Schedule the announcement bar for a particular timeframe if needed.

Here’s a real-life example of how an announcement bar will look on a website.

 

3. Preview and Activate

• Preview the announcement bar to ensure it looks and functions correctly.
• Publish the bar to make it live on your website.

Steps to Install WiserNotify on Thinkific

1. Log in to your WiserNotify dashboard. Start with the free plan to explore the platform’s features.
2. Add your Thinkific site, and copy the unique pixel code provided.
3. Log in to your Thinkific admin panel.
4. Navigate to Plugins > Add New and search for “WiserNotify.”
5. Install and activate the plugin.
6. Paste the copied pixel code into the WiserNotify plugin settings.

Using WiserNotify, you can easily create and manage announcement bars on your Thinkific website. This ensures that your key messages reach your audience effectively and drive the desired actions.

How to Add an Announcement Bar to Thinkific Other Ways

Tools like Hello Bar or Sleeknote can provide advanced features such as targeting, scheduling, and analytics for your announcement bar.

1. Sign Up for a Third-Party Tool
   • Create an account with a tool like Hello Bar or Elfsight Announcement Bar.
2. Design Your Announcement Bar
   • Use the tool’s editor to customize the announcement message, style, and behavior.
3. Copy the Embed Code
   • Copy the JavaScript or HTML embed code generated by the tool.
4. Add the Code to Thinkific
   • Paste the code in the Site Footer Code section under Settings > Code & Analytics.
5. Save and Test
   • Save the changes and test the bar on your Thinkific site.

Best Practices for Announcement Bars in Thinkific

Position at the Top

• Place the announcement bar at the top of the page for maximum visibility.

Use Contrasting Colors

• Choose colors that stand out but align with your brand.

Include a CTA

• Add a clickable link or button to guide users to take action.

Optimize for Mobile

• Test the bar on different devices to ensure responsiveness.

Keep It Simple

• Focus on one key message to avoid overwhelming visitors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Keep the message concise and easy to read.
• Ensure the bar displays correctly on all screen sizes.
• Regularly update the bar to maintain relevance.
• Include a strong call-to-action to encourage user engagement.
• Align the bar’s style with your site’s overall design.

Conclusion

Adding an announcement bar to your Thinkific site is an effective way to engage students and highlight key messages. Whether you use Thinkific’s code editor, a third-party tool, or custom JavaScript, you can create a visually appealing and functional announcement bar.

Follow the steps in this guide to enhance your site’s user experience and boost enrollments today!