$25.00
Fit check
Great for
Small businesses
Creative professionals
E-commerce websites
Event promotions
Service-oriented businesses
Version7.1
SetupEasy
Overview
One announcement bar, one message: that is the Squarespace limit, and it forces sites to choose between the sale, the shipping deadline and the event. Will Myers' Rotating Announcement Bar removes the choice by rotating through multiple announcements using the same smooth vertical rotation effect Squarespace uses on its own website, and each announcement carries its own individual link, so every message goes somewhere relevant. Installation is copy-and-paste with a walkthrough video, handoff to clients is easy, the plugin is automatically maintained as Squarespace changes, and it costs $25 for a single site or $60 multi-use covering unlimited websites and templates for sale.
The announcement bar is the most visible strip on any Squarespace site and the most rationed: one message, sitewide, take it or leave it. Real businesses rarely have exactly one thing to say. A store wants the free-shipping threshold and the sale; a studio wants the booking window and the newsletter; a venue wants this week's event and next month's. The rotating bar lets them all take turns.
The execution detail that sells it is the rotation itself: a smooth vertical effect matching the one Squarespace uses on its own marketing site, so the motion reads as native rather than bolted on. Each announcement gets its own individual link, which matters more than it sounds, because a shipping message should link to the shipping page and a sale message to the sale, not both to whatever single URL the bar allowed.
The standard Will Myers terms: copy-and-paste installation with a walkthrough video, easy client handoff, automatic maintenance as Squarespace evolves, best-effort support for the first 60 days on universal technical issues, and no guaranteed compatibility with other custom code, with the specific note that announcement bar plugins should not be combined, so choose between this and the vendor's Mega Announcement Bar rather than stacking them. $25 for a single website, $60 for the multi-use license covering unlimited sites and templates for sale. Keep the rotation to two or three strong messages; a bar cycling six announcements means nobody reads any of them.
The execution detail that sells it is the rotation itself: a smooth vertical effect matching the one Squarespace uses on its own marketing site, so the motion reads as native rather than bolted on. Each announcement gets its own individual link, which matters more than it sounds, because a shipping message should link to the shipping page and a sale message to the sale, not both to whatever single URL the bar allowed.
The standard Will Myers terms: copy-and-paste installation with a walkthrough video, easy client handoff, automatic maintenance as Squarespace evolves, best-effort support for the first 60 days on universal technical issues, and no guaranteed compatibility with other custom code, with the specific note that announcement bar plugins should not be combined, so choose between this and the vendor's Mega Announcement Bar rather than stacking them. $25 for a single website, $60 for the multi-use license covering unlimited sites and templates for sale. Keep the rotation to two or three strong messages; a bar cycling six announcements means nobody reads any of them.
What it does
- Displays multiple announcements in rotation
- Enhances communication on Squarespace sites
- Customizable to match brand identity
- Mobile-responsive for optimal viewing
Full specifications
Specifications
Squarespace Version
7.1
What it does
Displays multiple announcements in rotation
Enhances communication on squarespace sites
Customizable to match brand identity
Mobile-responsive for optimal viewing
Enhances communication on squarespace sites
Customizable to match brand identity
Mobile-responsive for optimal viewing
Key Features
Sleek and professional design
User-friendly customization options
Mobile-friendly functionality
No technical expertise required for setup
Seamless integration with existing squarespace tools
User-friendly customization options
Mobile-friendly functionality
No technical expertise required for setup
Seamless integration with existing squarespace tools
Best for
Small businesses
Creative professionals
E-commerce websites
Event promotions
Service-oriented businesses
Creative professionals
E-commerce websites
Event promotions
Service-oriented businesses
Setup Difficulty
Easy
FAQs
FAQs
What does the Rotating Announcement Bar do?
It rotates through multiple announcements in your Squarespace announcement bar, using a smooth vertical rotation effect similar to the one Squarespace uses on its own website.
Can each announcement link somewhere different?
Yes, individual links per announcement are built in, so each message points to its own relevant page.
How many announcements should I rotate?
Technically as many as you like; practically, two or three strong messages perform best, since a long cycle means visitors miss most of them.
Can I use it with the Mega Announcement Bar?
Choose one: announcement bar plugins modify the same element, and compatibility between custom code is not guaranteed, so pick the one matching your need.
How is it installed and maintained?
Copy-and-paste code with a walkthrough video and easy client handoff, and the plugin is automatically maintained to stay current with Squarespace changes. Support is best-effort for the first 60 days.
How is it licensed?
$25 for a single website, or $60 for the multi-use license covering unlimited sites and Squarespace templates for sale.