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Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the third entry in our \u201cWebsite Builder Widget of the Week\u201d series, your essential guide to the most useful and little-known widgets included with all Website Builder<\/a> packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In part one we discovered the Before & After widget<\/a>, a fabulous and highly attractive method of showcasing the effects of your work. In the previous instalment our focus was on the Zoom widget<\/a> and how you can use it to connect with your customers even if you can\u2019t meet them in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week we\u2019ll take a look at a widget which is a great way of generating interest and excitement for an upcoming product launch: the Countdown<\/strong> widget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Countdown widget?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Imagine you\u2019re planning a big sale, or you\u2019re launching an exclusive new product. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if you could generate a real buzz ahead of the date, something that will really get people talking about it? Posts on social media would certainly help, but to really add the icing to the cake you want something exciting and engaging. This is where the Countdown widget comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This attractive and eye-catching banner, prominently displayed on your website, will keep visitors informed and build up interest by counting down to the launch date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using the Countdown widget really couldn\u2019t be easier! First add it to wherever on your website you would like by dragging and dropping it from the Widgets<\/em> section of your Website Builder editor. It\u2019s usually located around a third of the way down the list, in the Basics<\/em> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the pop-up window that appears you\u2019ll have the option to set the date and time that the countdown ends, along with the message that will be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To really spruce it up, click on the Design <\/em>tab at the top of the pop-up window and you\u2019ll be able to customise the appearance of the timer, including the colours, size and text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> Remember that you want it to stand out so it\u2019s best not to use the same colour as your website. Try to pick a colour and style that stands out from everything else on the page, so that the visitors\u2019 attention is immediately caught by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is it best used?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As well as generating a buzz and encouraging discussion, the widget is great for promoting brand awareness and attracting new customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some possible examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Friday sale: <\/em>With so many suppliers offering discounts on Black Friday, you need to ensure that customers come to your website first. The unusual and memorable nature of the Countdown widget will help you stand out from the crowd, encouraging people to come back on the actual day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New business launch: <\/em>If you\u2019re launching a brand new business it can be tough sometimes to drum up publicity. A landing page with a timer ticking down will certainly grab the attention of anyone who sees it, etching the date in their memory and increasing the chance of them telling friends and family about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

End of sale: <\/em>As well as promoting the launch of a new sale, the Countdown widget could also be used to advertise its end date. A big timer ticking down to the close of the sale can be a highly effective way of engaging with website visitors and encouraging them to take advantage of the discounted prices while they still can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And many more\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drum up publicity, get people talking and generate a real buzz about your business with the memorable Countdown widget, included with every Website Builder<\/a> plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming soon\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the next part of this series we\u2019ll see how easy it is to take bookings online via your website with the Online scheduling <\/strong>widget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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