Shopify Sidekick/Theme/Generate Scrolling Announcement Banner
Task IntentTheme

Generate Scrolling Announcement Banner

Create a scrolling marquee announcement banner with multiple messages, adjustable speed, pause on hover, and dismissable option.

What This Sidekick Query Does

Create a scrolling marquee announcement banner with multiple messages, adjustable speed, pause on hover, and dismissable option.

Prompt / Skill

Create a scrolling announcement banner block:

Features:

  Horizontal scrolling/marquee text
  Multiple messages that rotate
  Pause on hover
  Dismissable (close button, remembers with cookie)
  Link option for each message


Settings:

  Messages (up to 5, each with text and optional link)
  Scroll speed (slow/medium/fast)
  Scroll direction (left/right)
  Background color
  Text color
  Font size
  Show close button toggle
  Separator between messages (dot/pipe/star/custom)


Requirements:

  Smooth infinite scroll animation (CSS-based)
  Works above or below header
  Mobile responsive (smaller font)
  Accessible (pause animation for reduced-motion preference)
  Lightweight (no heavy JS libraries)


Generate as a theme block for the header area.

Expected Output

Create a scrolling marquee announcement banner with multiple messages, adjustable speed, pause on hover, and dismissable option.

Tips to Improve Results

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt above

  2. 2

    Open Shopify Sidekick in your Shopify admin

  3. 3

    Paste the prompt and replace the bracketed placeholders with your details

  4. 4

    Review Sidekick's response and apply the suggestions

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