Using Announcement Banners Effectively (VIDEO)

This tutorial introduces the importance of announcement banners to capture attention effectively.

Sometimes users need to notice something important immediately. Announcement banners appear consistently across the site until visitors dismiss them. They work best for deadlines urgent updates and important, site-wide messages. Make sure to keep the message brief focused and easy to act on. A common mistake is trying to communicate too much at once. When announcement banners are used too often users may pay less attention to them over time.

Effective banners are easy to notice easy to read and accessible across devices. Use them to support important actions and guide attention to high priority content. A good announcement Banner delivers one clear message with one, clear action. Once you understand their purpose, they become a simple and effective communication tool.

To learn more visit, the managing announcement banners page in the user guide.
Use banners sparingly, keep messages focused, and guide users toward important actions. 

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