Adding a Countdown Timer in MailerLite
Step-by-step guide to embedding an animated countdown timer in MailerLite email campaigns and automations.
Create your timer in GifyLabs
Sign in to GifyLabs and create a new countdown timer. Customize the style to match your MailerLite email template.
Copy the embed code
Copy the <img> embed code from your GifyLabs dashboard.
Open the MailerLite email editor
In MailerLite, go to Campaigns or Automations and open the email in the drag-and-drop editor.
Add an HTML block
From the block sidebar, drag an "HTML" block into your email layout.
Paste the embed code
Click the HTML block and paste the GifyLabs embed code. The timer will appear in the editor preview.
Preview and test
Use MailerLite's preview feature and send a test email to verify the countdown timer animates correctly.
Tips
MailerLite's new editor fully supports animated GIFs in HTML blocks.
You can also use the Image block: click "Use image URL" and paste the timer URL.
For MailerLite automations, use evergreen timers for personalized urgency.
Frequently Asked Questions
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