Sync Your Countdown Timer in Emails and Funnels
To make your countdown timer truly effective, it's important to keep it consistent across your emails and the active pages where users interact. This ensures a seamless experience for your audience, no matter where they engage with your content.
When to Sync Your Countdown Timer
Sale Countdown:
Imagine you're running a sale with a countdown timer on your website. Your email also features this timer and links directly to the sale page. By syncing both timers, customers always know how much time remains, whether they're checking their inbox or browsing your site.
Product Release:
For a new product launch, you might have a countdown timer on your landing page. Your promotional email includes this timer and links to the same landing page. Once the timer hits zero, the page automatically directs customers to the product page, ready for purchase.
Event Registration:
If you're offering early bird tickets for an event, a countdown timer can show how much time is left for the special pricing. Your event email mirrors this timer and links to the registration page. When the timer expires, the registration page updates to reflect regular ticket prices.
Webinar Sign-Up:
Promoting a webinar? Use a countdown timer for registration in your email invitation, linking to the registration page. After the timer runs out, the page can redirect to a waiting list or provide additional information.
Steps to Sync Your Countdown Timer
1. Configure Redirect Links
Set up your active and expired link pages for the timer, such as a discount page and an expired page within your funnels.
2. Create the Timer
Navigate to Marketing > Countdown Timer and create a new timer, ensuring you use the configured links.
3. Add Timer to Email
- Start an email campaign.
- Insert the countdown timer element.
- Select your newly created timer.
4. Configure Styling
Adjust the timer’s appearance in the settings to match your brand's look and feel.
5. Add Action Button
Include a button in your email, linking it to the active timer page. Use the timer’s link from the settings for consistency.
6. Add Timer to Funnel Page
Place the same countdown timer element on your funnel's active offer page.
7. Align and Style Timer
Ensure the timer on your funnel page is aligned and styled to match the email timer for a cohesive experience.
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By following these steps, you can ensure your countdown timers are synchronized across all platforms, providing a unified and engaging experience for your audience.