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How to Create a Fixed Countdown Timer in Stack

A countdown timer is a fantastic way to generate excitement and urgency for your upcoming events, product launches, sales, and sign-ups. By visually counting down the time remaining until a specific event, it encourages users to act quickly.

Where Can You Use a Countdown Timer?​

  • Product Launch: Build anticipation for a new product release by displaying a countdown timer on your landing page, emails, and social media. This keeps customers informed about when the product will become available.

  • Event Registration: Remind attendees of registration deadlines or event start times by placing a countdown timer on your event page, invitations, and follow-up emails.

  • Sales: Highlight limited-time offers or flash promotions with a countdown timer. This can be featured on your sale page, in marketing emails, and on your website to drive urgency.

  • Sign-Ups: For campaigns requiring sign-ups or registrations, use a countdown timer to emphasize the deadline. Include it on your sign-up page and in promotional materials to prompt timely registrations.

How to Create a Countdown Timer​

  1. Navigate to Marketing
    Go to the "Marketing" section and select "Countdown Timer."

  2. Click on New
    Click the "New" button to start creating your timer.

  3. Select a Template
    Choose a design template and click "Continue with this template."

  4. Choose Timer Type
    Select the type of timer you want: Fixed.

  5. Configure Timer Details
    Set the end date and time for your countdown.

  6. Add Links

    • Active Link: Specify the URL users will be directed to while the timer is active.
    • Expired Link: Specify the URL users will land on after the timer expires.

  7. Customize Styling
    Click on Styling to adjust the timer’s appearance, including colors, fonts, expiry image, and time display format.

  8. Rename Timer
    Give your timer a descriptive name by clicking at the top.

  9. Save
    Click "Save" to finalize and activate your countdown timer.

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Use these steps to effectively create and manage countdown timers in Stack, enhancing your marketing efforts with urgency and excitement.