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Search Bar Ads
Search Bar Ads is a WooCommerce plugin that turns your store's search bar into a place for promotions. It displays custom ad messages as placeholders inside the search field and links them to the pages, deals or campaigns you choose.
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Released
- May 2, 2023
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Search Bar Ads 1.0.2
Version 1.0.2 · May 2, 2023
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What it does
Most online stores have a search bar that sits empty until a shopper types into it. This plugin puts that space to work. You write short promotional messages, such as a discount, a featured product or a seasonal campaign, and they appear as placeholder text inside the search field. Each message can carry its own URL, so shoppers who click it go straight to the page you want them to see, while the search bar still works for normal searching.
The plugin works with WooCommerce themes that include a search field and a search button. Setup is simple: you point the plugin at your search bar using its CSS ID or class name, then add as many placeholders and links as you like. The ads are responsive and retina ready, so they display cleanly on phones, tablets and high-resolution screens. Its CSS and JavaScript files are kept lightweight, which suits store owners who prefer small, focused add-ons.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores running regular sales or promotions
- Shops that want to highlight featured products or collections
- Freelancers and agencies building WooCommerce stores for clients
Features
Ads inside the search bar
Display promotional messages directly in your store's search field as placeholder text, so shoppers see offers in a spot they already use.
Unlimited placeholders and URLs
Create as many ad messages as you need, each with its own clickable link, to promote several offers, products or campaigns at once.
Targeting by CSS ID or class
Tell the plugin which search bar to use by entering its CSS ID or class name, with no complicated settings to work through.
Works with WooCommerce themes
Compatible with WooCommerce themes that include a search field and a search button, so it fits into your existing store design.
Responsive and retina ready
Ads are built to display clearly across device sizes and screen resolutions, giving shoppers on mobile and desktop a consistent look.
Links to landing pages
Send visitors who click an ad to custom landing pages, special deals or featured content that you choose for each message.
Lightweight CSS and JS
The plugin loads small CSS and JavaScript files, keeping the added front-end code for the search bar ads minimal.
Questions about Search Bar Ads
Does this plugin need WooCommerce?
Yes. It is built as a WooCommerce plugin and requires WooCommerce to be active. It works with WooCommerce themes that include a search field and a search button, which is where the ad messages appear.
Will it work with my theme's search bar?
It is designed for WooCommerce themes that have a search field and button. You connect it to your search bar by entering that bar's CSS ID or class name, so it can target the field your theme already uses.
How many ads can I show in the search bar?
There is no set limit. You can create unlimited custom placeholders, and each one can link to its own URL, which lets you rotate messages for different offers, products or campaigns.
Can shoppers still search normally?
The ads appear as placeholder messages inside the search field, so the bar remains a search bar. Shoppers can type their query as usual, and the promotional text with its link gives them another option to follow.
Is Search Bar Ads free?
The code of Search Bar Ads is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Search Bar Ads is this?
Version 1.0.2, released May 2, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Search Bar Ads?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Search Bar Ads automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Search Bar Ads need?
Search Bar Ads needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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