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How to create a landing page with a countdown timer in Webflow?

Discover the secrets to building an engaging landing page with a countdown timer in Webflow. This guide walks you through designing, setting up, and personalizing your timer effortlessly. Create urgency and boost conversions!

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Overview

Crafting a vibrant landing page featuring a countdown timer in Webflow mixes design with interactive components to captivate visitors. Begin by setting up a fresh project and designing your layout using Webflow's visual editor. Next, add a countdown timer either through Webflow's built-in options or by embedding your own custom code. This approach seamlessly highlights upcoming events, product launches, or special offers, ensuring visitors stay informed and intrigued.

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How to create a landing page with a countdown timer in Webflow?

Step 1: Set Up a New Project in Webflow

  • Open Webflow and log in to your account.
  • Click the “New Project” button on your dashboard.
  • Choose a template or start from scratch by selecting “Blank Site.”

Step 2: Design the Landing Page Layout

  • In the Webflow Designer, start by adding a section for the main content.
  • Add a container inside the section to keep the content centered.
  • Inside the container, add headings, a call-to-action button, and any other elements required for your landing page.

Step 3: Add the Countdown Timer

  • Add a new section below or above your main content section.
  • Inside this section, add a “Div Block” to hold the countdown timer.
  • Assign a unique class name to this Div Block for styling and script purposes (e.g., “countdown-timer”).

Step 4: Insert Custom Code for the Countdown Timer

  • Click on the “Pages” icon in the left sidebar.
  • Select the landing page you are working on.
  • Scroll down to the “Custom Code” section and paste the following code snippet into the “Before tag” section:
<script>
  // Set the date we're counting down to
  var countDownDate = new Date("Dec 31, 2023 15:37:25").getTime();

  // Update the count down every 1 second
  var x = setInterval(function() {

    // Get today's date and time
    var now = new Date().getTime();

    // Find the distance between now and the count down date
    var distance = countDownDate - now;

    // Time calculations for days, hours, minutes and seconds
    var days = Math.floor(distance / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));
    var hours = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)) / (1000 * 60 * 60));
    var minutes = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60 * 60)) / (1000 * 60));
    var seconds = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60)) / 1000);

    // Output the result in an element with class="countdown-timer"
    document.querySelector(".countdown-timer").innerHTML = days + "d " + hours + "h "
    + minutes + "m " + seconds + "s ";

    // If the count down is over, write some text 
    if (distance < 0) {
      clearInterval(x);
      document.querySelector(".countdown-timer").innerHTML = "EXPIRED";
    }
  }, 1000);
</script>
  • Replace new Date("Dec 31, 2023 15:37:25") with your desired end date and time.

Step 5: Style the Countdown Timer

  • Go to the Designer, select the “countdown-timer” Div Block.
  • In the Style panel on the right, customize the font, size, color, spacing, and alignment to match the design of your landing page.

Step 6: Preview and Publish

  • Click the “Preview” button in the top bar to check how your countdown timer looks and functions.
  • Once satisfied, click the “Publish” button to make your landing page live.

By following these steps, a landing page with a countdown timer can be created in Webflow.

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