A countdown timer is one of the most powerful marketing tools out there, and for good reason. It creates urgency, boosts awareness, and drives those impulse purchases we all love. Studies show that countdown timers can increase promo awareness by up to 106%, sales by up to 40%, and impulse buys by up to 85%. It’s no surprise that industry giants like Amazon, Mercedes, Nike, and Zara use them to supercharge their marketing strategies.
But here’s the catch: BigCommerce doesn’t offer a built-in countdown timer. That’s where we come in! At Amasty, we’ve developed the Sales Blast Countdown Timer app specifically for BigCommerce. Unlike other solutions, Sales Blast is fully integrated into the BigCommerce platform, so you don’t need to mess around with third-party cloud services or complex code.
Why Use Our Free BigCommerce Countdown Timer?
The Sales Blast Countdown Timer is one of the easiest tools to set up and manage. Fully integrated with your BigCommerce store, it saves you time and effort, so you can focus on what matters – boosting your sales.
Here’s why Sales Blast stands out:
Automatic Date Range Setup: Simply set the start and end dates for your promotion, and the countdown will automatically show up on your store when the event begins.
Countdown for Each Customer: Want to create a sense of urgency for each visitor? Use this feature to display a personalized countdown for every session, driving urgency and encouraging quicker purchases.
Strategic Placement & Redirect: Choose exactly where the countdown will appear on your site. Pro Tip: Display it across all pages and redirect visitors directly to the sale page with just one click on the timer.
Customization: Make the countdown bar your own – adjust the text, buttons, colors, fonts, and sizes to match your store’s branding.
Mobile-Responsive: Your countdown timer will look amazing on any device. Preview it on both desktop and mobile to ensure it works seamlessly everywhere.
Best Practices for Using Your Countdown Timer Effectively
A countdown timer can be a game-changer for your BigCommerce store, but to get the most out of it, you’ll want to use it strategically. Here are some best practices that will help you maximize its impact:
Use Countdown Timers for More Than Just Sales. While countdowns are great for time-limited sales, don’t stop there. Use them to build excitement for pre-sales, product launches, or special events. A countdown can help you announce upcoming promotions and get customers ready to take action.
Choose Relevant Time Units. Make sure the time units displayed on your countdown make sense for your promotion. If the sale is just for one day, hide the days and focus on hours, minutes, and seconds. Countdown timers that show seconds, in particular, can really drive urgency and push visitors to act faster.
Add a Clear Button for Easy Navigation. Include a button alongside your countdown timer that takes visitors directly to the promotion or category page. Make it easy for users to land on exactly where they need to be with just a click.
Use Contrasting Colors. Make your countdown timer stand out by using contrasting colors. A button with a bright, eye-catching color will draw attention and encourage visitors to click.
Keep Your Text Concise. The goal of the countdown timer is to communicate urgency quickly. Use short, clear text that gets to the point. Less is more when it comes to countdowns – simplicity increases readability.
Test on Mobile. Always preview your countdown timer on mobile devices before publishing. Ensure it looks great and doesn’t obscure important site navigation. You want to make sure it enhances the user experience, no matter what device visitors are using.
Try Out Sales Blast Countdown Timer by Amasty!
Ready to create eye-catching countdown timers that boost sales and drive urgency on your BigCommerce store? With the Sale Blast Countdown Timer App for BigCommerce, it's easy to set up and customize timers that fit your brand and goals. Try it for free with ads on the Thank You page, or upgrade to the Paid plan for an ad-free experience at just $3.99/month.
Don’t wait – install the app now and start boosting your conversions with a countdown timer that works for you!
