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How to change date and time in Countdown Timer

To change the date in the countdown timer, follow these steps:

โ“ต Double-click anywhere on the Countdown Timer to open the code editor.ย โ“ถ In the code editor, locate the following line of code within the HTML documentExample:
 var date_evenement = new Date("Jan 02 2025 19:30:00");โ“ท Replace with Your Date: For example, if you want the countdown to end on March 15, 2026, at 10:00 PM, you would modify the line as follows:Example:
 var date_evenement = new Date("Mar 15 2026 22:00:00");ย โ“ธ Save Changes: Once you've edited the text, click the NEXT button, and then the SAVE button to apply the changes.

About Countdown Timer

Say hello to the Countdown Timerโ€”your website's new best friend! ๐ŸŽ‰ Built right into Google Sites Template 2.0, this handy tool helps you create excitement and inspire action by counting down to your special moments. Whether itโ€™s a flash sale, product launch, or upcoming event, the Countdown Timer adds a fun, dynamic touch to your site. Itโ€™s super easy to customize, and with just a few clicks, youโ€™ll have your visitors excited and ready to act before time runs out! โณ

Benefits of a Countdown Timer

A countdown timer instills a sense of urgency, which can motivate users to take action before time runs out. This can significantly improve conversions, especially in scenarios like sales or limited-time offers.
A ticking clock draws attention and keeps users engaged with the content. It adds an interactive and dynamic element to the page, making the experience more immersive.
When users see that time is limited, they are more likely to make quick purchasing decisions, sign up for an event, or take other actions without overthinking.
For upcoming product launches, sales, or events, a countdown timer helps build excitement and anticipation by reminding visitors how much time is left.
When used to display real-time information, like delivery deadlines or event start times, countdown timers reinforce a sense of reliability and transparency.
By nudging visitors to act promptly (whether it's completing a purchase, signing up, or downloading something), countdown timers contribute to higher conversion rates.

Use Cases for Countdown Timers

    • Example: A website offers a 20% discount for the next 48 hours. A countdown timer shows visitors how much time remains before the offer expires, encouraging them to make a purchase while the discount is available.

    • Example: A company is hosting a webinar or conference with a limited registration window. The countdown timer can display how many days or hours remain for potential attendees to register.

    • Example: A tech company launching a new gadget can use a countdown timer to build anticipation by showing when the product will be available for pre-order or release. Visitors may return to the site closer to the launch date due to the timer.

    • Example: A blog or website is rolling out a new set of tutorials, tools, or features on a specific date. The countdown timer informs the audience when these updates will be live, keeping them excited about upcoming content.

    • Example: For contests or campaigns that require user submissions (such as design contests or giveaway entries), a countdown timer shows how long users have to participate before the contest closes.

    • Example: An eCommerce site could offer a flash sale for specific items, and the countdown timer would make visitors aware of how long the sale will last, driving impulse buys.

    • Example: Retailers often use countdown timers during holiday seasons like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Christmas, letting visitors know when promotions end or when shipping deadlines approach to ensure holiday deliveries.

Multiple Events: Use different timers across your site to count down to different events, creating a unique experience for each page or section