How to add a countdown timer to your email

Overview

Ortto doesn't have a built-in countdown timer feature, however, users can still add one to their emails using a simple workaround.

NOTE: These third-party services are not affiliated with Ortto and may have limitations or extra costs.


Mail Timers

Services like Mail Timers allow you to generate a countdown timer. Once created, you can embed it in your Ortto email by inserting the provided code.

The HTML content block you can use within an Ortto email to add code.

Nifty Images

Services like Nifty Images allow you to use dynamic images. This method involves embedding an image URL that updates in real-time.

Example dynamic countdown timer using Niftyimages.
  1. To use Nifty images, visit https://niftyimages.com/ to create an account.
  2. Select create image, timer or data source. Choose Countdown Timer.
Countdown timer image option in Niftyimages.

3. Choose a timer to start customizing.

4. Once saved, copy the HTML source code they provide.

Example countdown timer and how to copy the code.

5. Edit your Ortto email campaign to include a HTML content block.

6. Overwrite the default code on the right-hand side panel to paste the HTML code copied in earlier steps.

Example of the copied code being added in Ortto's HTML block.