How can I add a site-wide banner above the fixed top navigation in Webflow without manually adding it to each page?
TL;DR
- Create a banner section above your nav and style it as needed.
- Combine the banner and fixed nav into a single Webflow Component (Symbol) and use it across all pages for consistency and easy updates.
To add a site-wide banner above your fixed top navigation in Webflow without manually inserting it on every page, you should use a Symbol (Component) placed in your site's global layout or wrap both the banner and nav inside a single Symbol.
1. Create the Banner Element
- Add a Section at the very top of your homepage in the Webflow Designer.
- Style it as your site-wide banner (set background color, text, height, padding, etc.).
- Optional: Add visibility controls (e.g., close button with Interactions).
2. Combine Banner and Navigation
- Select both the banner section and your fixed top navigation element.
- Press Right-click > Create Component (previously called Symbol).
- Name the Component something like "Header with Banner".
3. Use the Component Across All Pages
- Open each page where you want the banner+nav combination.
- Delete any existing individual navigation elements.
- Drag the "Header with Banner" component from the Left Panel → Components tab and place it at the top of the page.
4. Maintain Fix Positioning
- Inside the combined component, ensure the navigation element remains fixed by:
- Selecting the nav
- Setting its position to Fixed: Top
- Giving it a high z-index (e.g., 1000)
- The banner section should be above it in normal flow, not fixed. This way, it's visually above the nav but scrolls away.
5. Update Site-Wide
- If you need to change or remove the banner later, just edit the "Header with Banner" component, and it will update on all pages instantly.
Summary
Use a Webflow Component (Symbol) that wraps both the banner and fixed navigation. Place it on every page to ensure site-wide consistency and easy updates, without duplicating banner code manually.