Adding a Countdown Timer in Omnisend
Step-by-step guide to embedding an animated countdown timer in Omnisend email campaigns and automation workflows.
Create your timer in GifyLabs
Sign in to GifyLabs and create a countdown timer. For Omnisend e-commerce automations, use an evergreen timer.
Copy the embed code
Copy the <img> embed code from your GifyLabs dashboard.
Open the Omnisend email editor
In Omnisend, go to Campaigns or Automations and open the email in the drag-and-drop editor.
Add an HTML content block
Drag an "HTML" block from the content sidebar into your email template.
Paste the embed code
Click the HTML block, paste the GifyLabs embed code, and click "Save." The timer will appear in the preview.
Preview and send a test
Use Omnisend's preview mode and send a test email to verify the countdown animates on desktop and mobile.
Tips
Omnisend is built for e-commerce — pair countdown timers with product blocks for powerful sales emails.
Use evergreen timers in Omnisend's abandoned cart, browse abandonment, and welcome automation workflows.
You can also use the Image block: click "Image URL" and paste the timer URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
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