One of the smartest things you can do for your WordPress site? Stop showing the same message to everyone.
Here is the thing — your logged-in members deserve different treatment than first-time visitors. Your logged-out users need to be converted. Your logged-in users need to feel valued. Same site, different messages.
And the best part? You do not need code to do it.
The Problem: One Bar, Everyone Sees It
Most notification bar plugins force you to show the same message to every single visitor. That is… fine, I guess, if your message is genuinely for everyone.
But let us be honest — it is rarely for everyone.
- You have got a promo for new visitors: “Sign up and get 20% off!”
- But your members already signed up — they are seeing a promo meant for strangers
- Meanwhile, your members are thinking “wait, I am already a customer, why am I seeing this?”
It is a small thing. But it adds up.
The Solution: User Targeting with TopBuddy
TopBuddy lets you show different notification bars based on whether users are logged in or out. Here is how it works:
Step 1: Create a Bar for Logged-Out Visitors
This is your conversion bar. Use it to:
- Announce a discount for new signups
- Promote your lead magnet (ebook, checklist, whatever)
- Invite them to create an account
Set the display rule to “Logged out users” only.
Step 2: Create a Bar for Logged-In Members
This is your loyalty bar. Use it to:
- Welcome them back by name (if your CRM supports it)
- Announce member-only content or perks
- Show internal updates for team members
Set the display rule to “Logged in users” — and you can even target by role (subscriber, editor, administrator, etc.).
Step 3: Set It and Forget It
TopBuddy handles the rest. Each user group sees their appropriate message. No conflicts, no overlap, no stress.
(Note: In the free version, you can have one bar active at a time — so schedule them strategically or upgrade for multiple simultaneous bars.)
Why This Matters
When you show the right message to the right person:
- Conversions go up — visitors see a clear call to action meant for them
- Engagement goes up — members feel recognized, not overlooked
- Professionalism improves — your site feels like it actually knows who is visiting
It is one of those small tweaks that makes your entire site feel smarter.
Give It a Try
Head over to your WordPress dashboard, install TopBuddy, and create your first user-targeted bar. It takes about 2 minutes to set up — and you will immediately see the difference in how your visitors respond.
Because here is the truth: your visitors are not all the same. Your notification bar should not be either.
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Have questions about setting up user targeting in TopBuddy? Drop them in the comments — happy to help!
P.S. User targeting is just one way to stop annoying your visitors. Learn more about why one-size-fits-all notification bars hurt conversions.
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