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Experro Banners lets merchandisers place promotional content within Search Results, Category Pages, and Collection Pages — directly from the Discovery dashboard. Banners are built in two stages: creating the banner asset, then attaching it to a Merchandising Rule that controls placement and schedule. Let us start with creating a Banner first. For a feature overview and use-case examples, see the Banners Overview page.

Creating a Banner

1

Navigation

Select the grid icon at the top left of the application. Select Discovery from the dropdown menu. On the Discovery screen, navigate to Banners from the left panel under Discovery.
2

Banners List View

The Banners screen displays all configured banners with the following columns:
FieldDescription
NameInternal label assigned to the banner. Used to identify it across the dashboard and within Merchandising Rules.
StatusIndicates whether the banner is Active or Inactive. Only active banners are eligible to display once attached to a live rule.
Created AtThe date the banner was created.
Created ByThe user who created the banner. Useful for team collaboration and audit tracking.
ActionA menu (···) offering Edit, Clone, Activate/Deactivate, and Delete.
Search and FilterUse the Search bar to filter banners by name. Use the Status dropdown to filter by Active or Inactive.Actions MenuClick ··· on any row to access the following actions:
  • Edit — modify the banner’s configuration
  • Clone — duplicate the banner and all settings as a starting point for a new campaign
  • Activate / Deactivate — toggle the banner’s active status without deleting it
  • Delete — permanently remove the banner
3

Create a Banner

Click Add Banner to open the creation modal. Enter the following:
  • Name (required) — an internal identifier for the banner. Use a naming convention that reflects the campaign and placement, for example: “Summer Sale — Dresses — Search.”
  • Description (optional) — additional context for your team, such as campaign dates or the intended rule.
Click Save. The banner configuration screen will open.

Configuring Banner

1

Device Configuration

Banners can be configured independently for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile. Each device tab has its own layout, content, and visibility settings. To suppress a banner on a specific device, check Hide banner for [device] view within that device tab.Configure devices separately when:
  • Your banner creative is not responsive across screen widths
  • You are using a different image crop or aspect ratio per device
  • You want the banner to appear on desktop and tablet but not mobile, or vice versa
2

Banner Type

Select the content format for this banner:
TypeDescription
ImageUpload a static image (PNG, JPG, AVIF, WEBP, or GIF, up to 2 MB). Standard format for promotional campaigns, seasonal banners, and brand placements.
VideoDisplay a video banner. Best for high-production campaigns where motion adds meaningful context. Supports video URLs from platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, etc.
HTMLPaste custom HTML for advanced use cases such as countdown timers, dynamic copy, or embedded interactive elements. Requires front-end familiarity.
3

Product Grid Layout

Select where the banner appears relative to products on the page.
LayoutWhere It Appears
1x1Inline within the product grid, occupying the same space as a single product tile
1x2Spans two product columns in a single row
1x3Spans three product columns in a single row
Full WidthStretches across the full width of the product grid
TopAbove all products, before the grid begins
BottomBelow all products, after the grid ends
Below FacetBetween the filter panel and the product grid
4

Banner Content Settings

Configure the banner’s content and interaction behavior:
FieldDescription
Banner ImageUpload the image file. Supported formats: PNG, JPG, AVIF, WEBP or GIF. Maximum file size: 2 MB.
TitleAn internal title for the banner. Used in some theme implementations as display text.
Banner Maximum HeightMaximum display height in pixels. Prevents oversized banners from disrupting the product grid layout.
Alt TagDescribes the banner image for screen readers and search engines. Required for accessibility. Be specific: “Summer Sale — jewelry up to 30% off” is more effective than “promotional banner.”
Redirect URLThe page a shopper lands on after clicking the banner. Can be a collection page, PLP, external URL, or campaign landing page.
Open in New TabToggle on to open the destination in a new browser tab. Recommended when linking to external sites.
5

Event Tracking

Event tracking connects banner interactions to your analytics stack. Configure JavaScript events to fire when the banner loads or when a shopper clicks it.
EventWhen It FiresCommon Uses
OnloadWhen the banner renders in the browserTrack impressions, fire tracking pixels, trigger A/B testing tools
OnclickWhen a shopper clicks the bannerTrack CTR, record conversions, send data to retargeting platforms
To configure, paste your JavaScript event code into the Onload Event or Onclick Event field. Events execute in the browser at the corresponding moment without requiring additional page-level changes.
6

Banner Preview

A real-time Banner Preview panel is available on the right side of the configure screen. The preview updates as you make changes to layout and content.
Note
The preview shows only the content and layout, not your storefront’s actual theme. Final appearance depends on your front-end setup. Always test new banner types in a staging environment before publishing to production.
7

Save and Activate

ActionWhat It Does
SaveStores configuration changes. The banner is saved but not displayed on the storefront.
ActivateMarks the banner as active. Active banners are eligible to display once attached to a live Merchandising Rule.
CancelDiscards unsaved changes.
Important
Activating a banner does not make it visible on your storefront. A banner only appears once it is attached to an active Merchandising Rule.
See how to Add Banners to Merchandising Rules here. Visit AI Merchandising → Type of Rules → Banner Rule for step-by-step setup instructions.