PromoBar – New PrestaShop Module: Customizable Announcement Banner, Lightweight and Without Dependencies

Program Overview

• Why an Announcement Banner?
• Module Features
• Compatibility & Integration
• Customization & Accessibility
• Installation & Configuration
• Concrete Use Cases
• FAQ
• Changelog

Why an Announcement Banner?

A well-placed announcement banner is a discreet and non-intrusive way to highlight a key message: ongoing promotions, free shipping, events, service announcements, etc. Unlike pop-ups, it does not interrupt navigation: it accompanies your visitors and enhances discovery without friction.

PromoBar focuses on useful visibility: a short message, a clear call to action, controlled timing (dates and countdown) and simple customization to stay aligned with your style guide.

Module Features

Useful Controls

• Enable/Disable the banner from the admin panel.
• Display Position: after opening (recommended) or displayTop.
• “Close” Button with configurable cookie duration: 1, 3, 7, 15, 30, 90, 365 days.
• Colors: banner background and text + button styles (background, text, border).
• Font: selection from a local whitelist (no external loading).

Compatibility & Integration

• PrestaShop: 1.7.x → 9.x
• Hooks: displayAfterBodyOpeningTag and displayTop
• Creative Elements: compatible
• PHP: tested 7.4 → 8.4
• Modern Themes: non-intrusive integration, no overload

PromoBar adds no external dependencies and respects the browser's native accessibility preferences.

Customization & Accessibility

Maintain control: colors, font (whitelist), animations, and message formatting — without impacting performance. Effects automatically adjust if the user enables the reduce animations preference.

Installation & Configuration

1. Download promobar.zip from https://bedom.fr/en/plugins.
2. Back-office: Modules > Module Manager > Upload a module, import the ZIP.
3. Open the "PromoBar" configuration page, then:
   • Activate the banner and choose the position (after recommended).
   • Enter the multilingual message (**bold**, [link](https://…), line breaks).
   • Set the display dates and, if needed, the countdown.
   • Enable the action button (text, URL, colors).
   • Set the cookie duration for the “Close” button.

Important: the root folder in the ZIP must be named promobar/ (identical to $this->name, otherwise PrestaShop refuses the installation).

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Concrete Use Cases

• Promotions: sales, flash sales, promo codes.
• Seasonal Operations: holidays, back-to-school, Black Friday...
• Service Info: shipping delays, exceptional closures, customer service.
• Product Launch: "New Release" announcement with direct CTA.
• Reassurance Message: free shipping, returns within X days, hotline.

FAQ

Is the banner displayed everywhere?

Yes, depending on the chosen hook (after or displayTop), the banner appears across the entire site.

Does the countdown timer work without an end date?

No. The timer only activates if an end date is specified and stops automatically at the deadline.

Can I disable animations?

Yes. Choose "None". PromoBar also respects the system preference for "reduce motion".

Does the module load external fonts?

No. PromoBar uses a local font whitelist to preserve performance and privacy.

Is the action button multilingual?

Yes. The button text is multilingual, and its URL is fully customizable (http/https).

Changelog

v1.0.0 — Initial Stable Release

• Configurable announcement banner (multilingual message, secure mini-markup).
• Date scheduling and optional countdown.
• Visual customization: colors, font (whitelist), light animations.
• Action button (multilingual text, http/https URL, colors).
• “Close” button with cookie duration (1 to 365 days).
• Hooks: displayAfterBodyOpeningTag and displayTop.
• No external dependencies, respects accessibility preferences.

PromoBar is distributed under the MIT License. Developed by BeDOM – Web Solutions.

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