Globala Notiser

Global Notices Feature

Feature Name

Description

The Global Notices feature allows administrators to create and manage site-wide notifications that appear in different locations on the website. These notices can be displayed as:

• Banners (full-width messages at the top of the page)
• Toasts (small pop-up notifications)
• Content Notices (embedded within page content)

Each notice can include an icon, an action button/link, and be dismissable for a set period. Notices are managed from the WordPress admin panel and can be configured based on user roles, login status, and page type.

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How to Utilize

For Administrators

Accessing the Feature:

• Navigate to Global Notices in the WordPress admin menu.
• Requires the edit_posts capability to manage notices.

Creating a Notice:

1. Click "Add New Notice" and configure:
   • Message: The main content of the notice.
   • Type: Info, warning, error, or success.
   • Icon: Optional visual indicator.
   • Action: A button or link (optional).
   • Dismissable: Set whether users can close the notice and how long it remains hidden.
   • Location: Choose from Toast, Banner, or Content.
   • Constraints: Restrict visibility based on:
     • User Role & Login Status (logged-in users vs. guests).
     • Page Type (frontpage vs. subpages).
2. Click Save & Publish to make the notice live.

For Editors & Users

• Editors (if they have the required permissions) can also create and manage notices.
• Users will see notices based on the defined settings.
• Dismissable notices remain hidden for the specified duration once closed.
• Notices with actions (e.g., links/buttons) provide easy access to relevant information.

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Purpose

Why This Feature Exists

The Global Notices feature is designed to:
✅ Provide a centralized way to display important messages across the website.
✅ Allow targeted messaging based on user role, login status, and page type.
✅ Improve communication between administrators and website visitors.

Who Benefits?

• Site Administrators: Easily manage and schedule notices without modifying templates.
• Editors: Display important updates without relying on developers.
• End Users: Get relevant information at the right place and time, improving user experience.

This feature eliminates the need for manually inserting notices on multiple pages and ensures consistency in messaging.

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Meta

• Author: Helsingborg Stad
• Initial Release Date: February 2025