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The Callout Banner section highlights important messages, campaigns, or time-sensitive announcements. It supports images, text content, call-to-action elements, and an optional countdown timer. Callout banners help create urgency and draw attention to promotional campaigns, product launches, or limited-time offers through flexible layout options and integrated countdown functionality. Callout Banner section overview

What this section controls

This section controls callout banner displays with the following capabilities:
  • Horizontal or vertical layout arrangements
  • Flexible media positioning (start, end, or full background)
  • Button or newsletter signup action types
  • Optional countdown timer with customizable display
  • Desktop and mobile-specific image support

How the Callout Banner works

The Callout Banner uses a flexible content system:
  • The section can be displayed horizontally or vertically
  • Media placement adapts based on the selected layout
  • Content can trigger either a button action or a newsletter signup
  • An optional countdown timer can be used to create urgency

Getting started

1

Open Theme Customizer

From Shopify admin, access the Theme Customizer.
2

Add Callout Banner section

Add the Callout Banner section to your page or template.
3

Configure layout

Select section layout and media positioning.
4

Add content

Add heading, text, and configure button or newsletter action.
Callout Banner section in Theme Customizer

Section settings

Section settings control the overall layout, media behavior, and content structure.

Section layout

Controls how the banner content is arranged.Available options:
  • Horizontal: Content and media are arranged side by side
  • Vertical: Content and media are stacked vertically
Section layout options

Image

Main image displayed in the banner.Uses Shopify’s image selector.

Mobile image

Image used on mobile devices.
If a mobile image is set, it will be used on mobile instead of the main image.

Media position

Controls how the image is positioned within the section.Available options:
  • Start: Media appears at the start of the section
    • Left side in horizontal layout
    • Top area in vertical layout
  • End: Media appears at the end of the section
    • Right side in horizontal layout
    • Bottom area in vertical layout
  • Full: Media fills the entire section and behaves like a background
Media positioning adapts automatically based on the selected section layout.
Media position options

Best practices

  • Use Full media position for strong visual impact and immersive experiences
  • Prefer Horizontal layout for promotional banners to maximize screen real estate
  • Use Vertical layout for stacked or mobile-focused designs for better readability
  • Always test contrast when using full-background images to ensure text visibility
  • Keep timer durations clear and intentional to create genuine urgency
  • Choose between button and newsletter actions based on campaign goals
  • Test mobile image separately to ensure optimal display on smaller screens
  • Consider disabling timer parts (like seconds) for cleaner, less distracting displays

Common Settings

Learn about common settings shared across sections