Using the Ticker Widget (Composer 2)

The Ticker widget is available on Composer 2 templates and is a dynamic, engaging way to draw attention to important information on your site. With smooth, continuous scrolling text and flexible customisation options, it’s ideal for showcasing announcements, updates, or key messages you want visitors to notice.

Important:
This widget is supported on Composer 2 templates. If you are using a different or custom template and are unsure whether the Ticker widget is available, please contact ASP Support for guidance.

⭐ Key Features

The Ticker widget allows you to:

• Add a clickable ticker that scrolls horizontally across your page

• Customise scrolling behaviour:

  • Change text direction (left or right)

  • Adjust scrolling speed

• Link ticker text to:

  • Internal pages within your site

  • External URLs

• Customise the appearance:

  • Modify font style

  • Adjust text size

  • Change text colour

🧭 How to Use the Ticker Widget

1. Open the Back Office and navigate to the page you want to edit.

2. Select the Widget icon and choose Ticker.

3. Add your text in the Text field.

   • The text will repeat automatically to create a continuous scrolling effect.

4. (Optional) Add a Link URL and choose a link target if you want the ticker to be clickable.

5. In Settings → General:

   • Choose the scrolling direction (left or right)

   • Select the scrolling speed

6. In Settings → Content:

   • Customise the font, text size, and colour

7. Save your changes to apply the ticker to the page.

🎯 Best Uses

The Ticker widget is particularly effective for:

• Promotional updates

• Announcements or breaking news

• Highlighting key areas of your site through links

Its continuous motion makes it well suited for time-sensitive or high-priority content, drawing attention without disrupting the overall page layout.

📝 Summary

The Ticker widget on Composer 2 templates provides a simple but powerful way to surface important messages on your site. With customisable movement, styling, and linking options, it helps ensure key information is noticed while maintaining a clean and engaging design.