Handling Multiple Notifications
As your store grows, you may want to run several notifications at once for different purposes. Here's how NotifyBubble handles multiple notifications and how to manage them effectively.
One Notification Per Page
NotifyBubble displays one notification at a time on any given page. This is by design — showing multiple floating widgets simultaneously would clutter the page and overwhelm visitors.
Priority: Most Recent Wins
When multiple enabled notifications target the same page type, the most recently created notification takes priority and is the one that gets displayed. Older notifications targeting the same pages will remain hidden as long as the newer one is active.
Example
Imagine you have:
- A "Welcome" notification targeting All Pages (created January 15)
- A "Spring Sale" notification targeting All Pages (created March 1)
Only the "Spring Sale" notification will appear because it was created more recently.
The Overlap Warning
When NotifyBubble detects that two or more enabled notifications target the same page type, it shows a warning banner at the top of the Notifications list page. This is meant to help you identify situations where a notification you expect to be visible is actually being hidden by a newer one.
The warning is informational — it's not an error. It simply alerts you that some of your notifications might not be appearing on your store.
Strategies for Multiple Notifications
Use Different Page Targets
The simplest approach is to give each notification a different page target:
| Notification | Target |
|---|---|
| Welcome message | Homepage |
| Product promotion | Product Pages |
| Collection highlight | Collection Pages |
| Store info | Standard Pages |
This way, each notification appears on its designated pages without any conflict.
Rotate Notifications
If you want different messages on the same pages over time:
- Create your new notification
- Disable the old notification that was targeting the same pages
- When you're ready to switch back, disable the current one and re enable the old one
Seasonal Approach
Keep a library of notifications for different seasons or events:
- Disable all but the current one
- Enable the relevant notification when the time comes
- This saves you from recreating notifications each time
Tips
- Keep your list clean — delete notifications you no longer need instead of letting disabled ones pile up
- Name notifications clearly — use descriptive titles so you can quickly identify what each one is for
- Check the overlap warning — if you see it, review your targeting to make sure the right notification is visible
- Use analytics — if a notification isn't getting views, it might be hidden behind a newer one with the same targeting