Alert Banner

What is an Alert Banner?

Alert Banners are used to display important updates, promotions, shipping information, or any other message you want to highlight during checkout.

Example of a Warning alert.

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Types of Alert Banners

There are four types of Alerts:

1. Info Alert

2. Success Alert

3. Warning Alert

4. Critical Alert

Info Alert

Suggestion:

Use this alert type to share helpful, non-urgent information that guides customers during the checkout process, such as shipping promotions or policies.

Example of an Info alert.

Success Alert

Suggestion:

Use this alert type to confirm details such as eligibility for discounts or free shipping. Success alerts help reassure customers and build confidence at checkout.

Example of a Success alert.

Warning Alert

Suggestion:

Use this alert type to warn customers about potential issues or encourage them to act quickly, such as low stock or expiring offers. Warnings are a great way of driving urgency or creating scarcity.

Example of a Warning alert.

Critical Alert

Suggestion:

Use this alert type to highlight urgent issues that require immediate customer action, such as completing their order. Critical alerts are a valuable way to prevent abandoned checkouts and decrease customer errors.

Example of a Critical alert.

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Configuring Alert Banner(s)

Follow the instructions below to setup an Alert Banner:

1. From the dashboard, go to Extensions tab.

2. In the Extensions page, scroll down and find the extension you'd like to set up and click Add to Checkout.

3. Open the Settings window, and adjust the content and styling of the Alert Banner.
4. Enter a custom name (optional).
5. Click the + icon to copy the Handle to your clipboard.
6. Hit Save to to ensure your settings and saved.

7. Open your Checkout Editor and install your extension.