Adding a Countdown Timer in Constant Contact
Step-by-step guide to embedding an animated countdown timer in Constant Contact email campaigns.
Create your timer in GifyLabs
Sign in to GifyLabs, create a countdown timer, and customize it to match your email design.
Copy the timer image URL
From your GifyLabs dashboard, copy the timer image URL (not the full embed code). You'll use this in Constant Contact's image block.
Open the Constant Contact email editor
In Constant Contact, go to Campaigns and open your email in the drag-and-drop editor.
Add an Image block
Drag an "Image" block into your email layout. Click "Insert from Web" and paste the GifyLabs timer image URL.
Set alt text and link
Add descriptive alt text (e.g., "Countdown — Sale ends Sunday") and optionally link the image to your sale page.
Preview and test
Click Preview to check the layout, then send a test email to verify the animated countdown renders correctly.
Tips
Constant Contact's "Insert from Web" feature is the easiest way to add the timer — just paste the image URL.
Animated GIFs are fully supported in Constant Contact.
Use a 600px timer width for the best fit in Constant Contact's default email templates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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