How to Set up a Countdown Timer Overlay

Create countdown timer overlays in Picreel to boost conversions on your website. This help article provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a timer overlay.

Use Case: Imagine you're running an e-commerce site and want to entice visitors to make a purchase. A countdown timer overlay can encourage quick decisions and increase sales.

Using a countdown timer overlay, you can:

1. Instant Audience Response: Countdown timers trigger immediate actions from your site visitors.

2. Boosted Conversion Rates: Limit special offers or deals to a specific time frame to attract more clicks and conversions.

Here’s what a timer overlay would look like:

To Set Up a Timer Overlay

Step 1: Choosing a Timer Overlay Template

• In your Picreel dashboard, click on 'Campaigns.'
• Click the drop-down arrow next to '+New Campaign,' select "Create Using Templates."

Step 2: Customizing Your Timer Overlay

• Under the Featured list of templates, choose a timer overlay.

• Click on ‘Customize’ to start editing.

• Click on any element on the left panel and start customizing it according to your needs.

• Click ‘Save’ to save your changes and proceed to the next section.

Learn how to edit a premade design.

Step 3: Configuring Campaign Settings

Under the campaign settings, you have three broad sections:

• Basic settings: Whether your timer overlay will display on the whole site or specific pages

• When Overlay Appears: When will it trigger, and what will be the impression frequency

• Other Options: Some further options such as device type, personalization, and location, among others

Step 5: After configuring your settings, click 'Save' in the top-right corner to save your changes.

That's all you need to know about setting up a timer overlay in Picreel. If you encounter any issues or have any questions, feel free to contact our support team.