Personalized Timers for Funnels and Emails!
Countdown timers are a fantastic tool for driving urgency and engagement. Now, with contact-specific timers, you can take personalization to the next level in your funnels, websites, and email campaigns. Here’s how to set them up step-by-step.
What Are Contact-Specific Timers?
Unlike fixed timers that show the same countdown for all users, contact-specific timers dynamically adjust based on the individual user. Whether they click an email link or visit your website later, the timer remains accurate and personalized to their journey.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create a New Countdown Timer
Go to the Marketing section and select Countdown Timers.
Click Create New Timer.
Choose a Dynamic Timer template.
2. Set Timer Details
Name your timer (e.g., "Product Launch Sale").
Configure the end time and decide what happens when the timer ends (e.g., trigger an email or redirect to a page).
3. Add the Timer to a Funnel or Website
Navigate to the funnel or website where you want to use the timer.
Add a new element and select Countdown Timers.
Drag and drop the newly created timer into place.
4. Ensure It’s Dynamic
Verify the timer is labeled as "Dynamic" in the settings.
Dynamic timers adjust based on the specific contact’s timeline, unlike fixed timers that are date-based.
How It Works in Practice
Triggered by Email: When a user clicks a link in an email with a dynamic timer, their countdown begins.
Consistent Across Platforms: The timer updates automatically on both the email and the corresponding website.
Contact-Specific Updates: If the user revisits the website after some time, the timer reflects the updated countdown specific to them.
For example, if a timer starts with three days, the same user checking the website a day later will see only two days remaining. A different user will see their unique countdown.
Where You Can Use These Timers
Funnels: Add timers to create urgency in sales funnels.
Websites: Display personalized countdowns on landing pages.
Emails: Include timers in email campaigns to drive timely actions.
Benefits of Contact-Specific Timers
Enhanced Personalization: Tailored experiences for every user.
Improved Accuracy: Timers automatically sync across platforms.
Higher Engagement: Encourages users to act quickly with accurate, personalized countdowns.
Dynamic countdown timers offer a powerful way to personalize your campaigns and drive engagement. By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate them into your workflows and provide users with a truly customized experience.
