News Ticker
Attention is currency. A static announcement gets lost, but a moving ticker commands it. Master Addons elementor News Ticker Element is your live wire to visitors. Showcase breaking updates, latest blog posts, or even pull in feeds from other sites – all in a smooth, scrolling bar. Choose what to display: your latest posts with thumbnails and dates, or live RSS feeds. Then, customize its look from a bold “BREAKING NEWS” ribbon to a subtle update stream.
Blog or External RSS Content
Your News ticker should reflect your content strategy. Choose from two powerful Ticker Types. Select Post to automatically stream your latest blog or custom post type entries, complete with featured images. Or, connect an RSS Feed to display headlines from any external source – perfect for showcasing industry news or social media mentions. This flexibility means your ticker is always relevant, whether you’re promoting internal updates or curating external conversations.
- Automatic Blog Feed: Pull in your latest posts automatically – titles, dates, and thumbnails.
- External RSS Integration: Display headlines from any RSS feed URL to show third-party news or updates.
- Dynamic & Always Fresh: The Post and RSS sources keep your ticker updated without manual work.
Smart Design & Display Controls
Control the information density and focus. Start by adding a prominent Label like “Breaking News” and style it like a classic ribbon. Choose to show the post Title, Enable Thumbnails for visual appeal and set a Height for the entire ticker bar. Use Highlight Words to make key terms bold within the text. You can Limit Posts and choose to Show Date for context. These options let you balance information and design for maximum impact.
- Customizable Label: Add and style a fixed label (e.g., “Updates”, “Trending”) with its own background and typography.
- Visual Elements: Toggle post Thumbnails and publication Dates on or off.
- Text Emphasis: Use Highlight Words to automatically bold important keywords within the scrolling text.
Smooth Animation & Navigation
A news ticker should feel smooth, not flickering. Choose the Animation Direction: classic Horizontal scroll or a Vertical roll. Enable Autoplay and set its speed and interval. Make it user-friendly by enabling Pause on Hover and adding Navigation arrows or buttons so visitors can scroll manually. You can even Hide Navigation on Mobile for a cleaner look. This level of control ensures the ticker enhances the user experience without being distracting.
- Scroll Direction: Pick between Horizontal (left/right) or Vertical (up/down) scrolling animation.
- Autoplay Settings: Control the Autoplay Speed, Interval, and enable Pause on Hover.
- User Navigation: Add forward/back arrows for manual control and style their size and position.
Frequently Asked Questions For News Ticker
Can I make the ticker show my latest WooCommerce products?
Yes! If you use the Post Ticker Type, you can set the Post Type filter in the Post Query section to “Product.” It will then pull in your latest WooCommerce items, showing the product title, and thumbnail if enabled.
Will the RSS feed update automatically on my site?
Yes. When you set the Ticker Type to RSS Feed and provide a valid RSS URL, the element will fetch and display the latest items from that feed. It will update each time your page is loaded or cached content refreshes.
Is the ticker responsive on mobile phones?
Absolutely. The ticker, its text, thumbnails, and navigation are designed to be fully responsive. The scrolling speed and height will adapt to smaller screens. You can use Elementor’s responsive mode to fine-tune font sizes or hide the thumbnail on mobile if needed.
Where's the best place to put a news ticker on my site?
The most effective spots are typically in the header, just below the navigation menu, or in a prominent sidebar. These are high-visibility areas that ensure the ticker is seen without interrupting the main content reading experience. It’s perfect for announcements, stock tickers, or latest blog post promos.
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