How to Edit the Announcement Bar in Squarespace

Contents

Understanding the announcement bar
Enable and edit the announcement bar
Use the announcement bar for promotions
Troubleshoot announcement bar issues
Update your announcement bar regularly
Easier way to customize the bar
Useful resources & guides
Conclusion

Your website's announcement bar is a powerful tool. It's prime real estate for important messages—think promotions, updates, or critical information. Learning how to edit the announcement bar in Squarespace allows you to fully control its content, styling, and functionality. This guide walks you through everything from basic edits to advanced customization.

Understanding the Announcement Bar

The announcement bar, often called a notification bar, sits at the top of your website. It’s a key Squarespace website customization feature that lets you grab visitors’ attention instantly. Whether highlighting a sale, making an important announcement, or linking to another page, this feature can significantly improve engagement.

💡 The announcement bar appears across all pages unless manually disabled for specific pages.

How to Enable and Edit the Announcement Bar

Before making changes, ensure the announcement bar is enabled in your Squarespace settings.

#1 Log into your account

#2 Navigate to settings

Go to Marketing > Announcement Bar.

#3 Turn on the announcement bar

Toggle the "Enable Announcement Bar" option.

#4 Add your message

Enter your announcement text in the provided field.

💡 Keep your message brief—users should understand it at a glance.

How to Change the Announcement Bar Text in Squarespace

Your announcement should be clear and engaging. Consider these best practices:

Use direct, simple language.
Keep the text short and attention-grabbing.
Include a strong call to action (e.g., “Shop Now,” “Learn More”).

⚡ Avoid long text in the announcement bar. A concise message improves readability and impact.

How to Change the Color of the Announcement Bar in Squarespace

Color customization helps improve visibility and align with your branding.

In the Announcement Bar settings, find the “Colors” section.
Select a background color.
Choose a text color.
Preview and save your changes.

⚡ Ensure high contrast between the text and background to optimize readability.

Advanced Styling: Modify the Announcement Bar

Squarespace allows further customization to improve both aesthetics and usability.

Font: Change the font style to match your branding.
Padding: Adjust spacing around the text for a balanced look.
Alignment: Position the announcement bar text for optimal visibility.
Linking: Add a clickable link for promotions or important pages.

How to Add a Link to the Announcement Bar

Adding a link to your announcement bar can direct visitors to a product, blog post, or contact page.

Highlight the text you want to link.
Click the link icon (chain symbol).
Enter the destination URL.
Save your changes.

✅ Use a short, clear URL to make your call to action more effective.

Squarespace Header Customization & the Announcement Bar

While the announcement bar stands alone, it interacts with your header design. A cluttered header can affect visibility.

💡 Consider header height and text contrast when styling your announcement bar to maintain a clean, professional look.

Using the Announcement Bar for Promotions

To use the announcement bar as a promotional tool, follow these steps:

Write a compelling message (e.g., “Limited-time 20% discount!”).
Include an action-oriented link (e.g., “Shop Now”).
Match the design to your website’s theme.

Troubleshooting Announcement Bar Issues

If the announcement bar isn’t displaying correctly, try these solutions:

Issue	Solution
The announcement bar doesn’t appear	Ensure it’s enabled in the settings.
Text or background color is not updating	Clear your browser’s cache and refresh the page.
Bar is missing on mobile	Check mobile display settings in Squarespace.
Custom CSS is affecting visibility	Temporarily disable custom code to test.

⚡ If issues persist, try disabling third-party scripts or checking Squarespace’s status page for known issues.

Updating Your Announcement Bar Regularly

Keep your announcement bar fresh with updated messages. An outdated announcement can reduce credibility and confuse visitors.

✅ Regularly refresh your announcements to reflect the latest promotions, events, or important updates.

An Easier Way to Customize Your Announcement Bar

If you want more flexibility in managing your website announcements, consider using the Elfsight Announcement Bar plugin. This fully customizable tool allows you to embed an announcement bar on your Squarespace website without limitations. You can easily change colors, fonts, and positioning, add links, and schedule announcements—all without coding.

With Elfsight's Announcement Bar, you get full control over how your messages appear, ensuring they match your brand and effectively engage visitors.

✅ If Squarespace’s built-in announcement bar doesn’t meet your needs, Elfsight's solution lets you add and customize notifications effortlessly.

Useful Links

Adding an Announcement Bar – Official Squarespace guide on enabling and configuring the announcement bar to display important messages across your website.

Adding Content with Blocks – A comprehensive guide on using content blocks to enhance your site's functionality, which can complement the use of the announcement bar.

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Conclusion

The Squarespace announcement bar is a valuable tool for communication. By customizing text, colors, and styling, you can make it both visually appealing and functional. Keep messages short, ensure readability, and update content regularly to maintain engagement.