An announcement bar with a countdown timer is a prominent, horizontal banner that displays a message and a ticking clock at the top of an ecommerce store. It’s a powerful tool to create urgency and drive sales by highlighting limited-time offers, sales, or events.

How it works:

• Captures attention: The bar is positioned at the top of the page, ensuring maximum visibility.
• Conveys urgency: The countdown timer creates a sense of scarcity, motivating customers to act quickly.
• Promotes offers: The announcement highlights the deal, sale, or event.
• Encourages action: The combination of urgency and a clear call-to-action (CTA) prompts customers to make a purchase.

Common Use Cases:

• Flash sales: Create excitement with limited-time discounts.
• Holiday promotions: Build anticipation for seasonal sales.
• Product launches: Generate buzz and early sales.
• Free shipping offers: Encourage purchases by highlighting time-limited free shipping.
• Limited stock items: Create a sense of exclusivity and urgency.

Key Benefits:

• Increased sales: Creates a sense of urgency, leading to more conversions.
• Improved customer engagement: Captures attention and encourages interaction.
• Enhanced brand image: Creates a dynamic and exciting shopping experience.
• Data-driven insights: Track performance and optimize campaigns.

Real example from Winnifiers site

From where to add the announcement bar and the countdown timer on Scrowp theme?

• From the theme editor
• Locate Announcement bar
• Click add