The countdown section in Seguno Email Marketing displays a live timer that counts down to a specific date or to the expiration of a discount. Use it in campaigns and automations to drive urgency around a sale, product launch, or offer deadline. The timer updates in real time each time a subscriber opens the email.
Note:
The countdown section is a premium section and requires a paid subscription or active trial to Seguno Email Marketing to access.
Add a countdown section
To add a Countdown section:
Open the Editor.
Click Add section.
Select Countdown.
Enter a title in the Headline text field to introduce the countdown.
Select the end date using one of the following options:
Use the discount end date: Seguno Email Marketing reads the expiration date from the assigned discount automatically and updates the countdown in real time. For automation emails with a discount assigned, the countdown starts when the email is sent.
Choose a specific date: Enter a fixed end date and time. Use this option for events, product launches, or any date-specific deadline.
Optional: edit the additional customization options.
Edit the default text in the countdown section
The countdown section contains default text for labels (days, hours, minutes) and the end date (Time runs out on {{ date }}).
To edit the default text in the countdown section:
Navigate to Settings in Seguno Email Marketing.
In the Localization section, click Edit languages.
Select Editor sections.
Enter replacement text in any field under the Countdown section.
Click Save.
Note:
Changes made in Localization apply to all countdown sections across your emails. To restore the default labels, clear the custom text fields.
FAQs
What is the countdown section in Seguno Email Marketing?
The countdown section is an email section that displays a live timer counting down to a specific date or discount expiration. The timer updates in real time each time a subscriber opens the email.
Can I use the countdown section with a discount code in an automation?
Yes. When a discount with an expiration date is assigned to an automation, the countdown starts when the email is sent to each subscriber.
How do I change the default labels on the countdown timer?
Navigate to Settings > Localization > Edit languages, select Editor sections, and enter replacement text in the Countdown fields. Changes apply to all countdown sections across your emails.
Does the countdown update after the email is sent?
Yes. The countdown is a live section. The time reflects the actual time remaining each time a subscriber opens the email, not the time it was sent.