Personyze Countdown Timer Action Guide

This guide provides a full overview of how to set up and customize a countdown timer action in Personyze, along with its available features and best practices.

Overview

The Personyze countdown timer is a powerful tool for creating urgency in your on-site campaigns. It can be used in banners or popups to drive conversions around promotions, limited-time offers, or registration deadlines.

Where to Find It

Navigate to the campaign editor, then click into the Actions tab and add a new action of type Countdown Timer. From there, follow the setup steps below.

Count down

Step 1: What to Present

In this step, define the visual layout and components of the timer:

  • Banner Container – Enables/disables the overall banner styling.
  • Close Button – Allows users to close the banner/popup.
  • Logo/Image – Add a logo or visual. You can control direction (left/right) and mobile behavior.
  • Headline & Subheading – Customize the main message (e.g., “Get Your Tickets Now”).
  • Timer Component – Configure countdown logic, style, and behavior.
  • CTA Row – Add one or two call-to-action buttons (e.g., “Buy Now”, “Learn More”).
  • Decorative Shapes – Optional design enhancements.
  • HTML Source (Advanced) – For custom edits (not required in most cases).

Coutdown edit option

Timer Logic Settings

Choose how the timer behaves:

  • Fixed Date – Countdown to a specific date/time.
  • Cookie-Based – Starts per user when first seen.

Restart Modes:

  • Restart After End – Restarts automatically when time expires.
  • Restart Every Time – Starts fresh each session.

You can also define what to display when countdown ends (e.g., hide, reset, or show zeroes).
timer mode

Step 2: Choose Placement

This determines when and where the timer appears:

Display Location

  • Show in Placeholder – Embed inside a page element.
  • Show in Popup – Float over the page.

Display Triggers

  • On Page Enter – Show immediately.
  • Idle – Show after X seconds of inactivity.
  • Scrolled % of Page – Based on scroll depth.
  • Rescrolled to Top – Show again when user scrolls up.
  • Text Copied – Show when text is copied.
  • On Predicted Leave Intent – Exit-intent trigger.
  • Show Timer After Delay – Delay appearance by X seconds.
  • Autoclose Timer – Automatically hide after set time.

Don’t Show If…

  • Closed or clicked previously.
  • Shown X times already.
  • Other action already shown.

Don't show settings

Targeting Settings (Target Tab)

Define who sees the timer based on:

  • Pages Visited – Specific URL matches.
  • Countries/Cities – Geo targeting.
  • CRM/ABM Profile – Use user-specific attributes.
  • Device/System – Mobile, tablet, desktop targeting.
  • Visit Type – New vs. returning visitors.
  • Date & Time – Schedule availability.

Reporting and Google Analytics

Enable the checkbox for Google Analytics Reporting to track impressions and clicks inside your GA dashboard.

Best Practices

  • Use urgency-driven language and headlines.
  • Match timers to actual deal expiration to build trust.
  • Ensure mobile-friendly sizing and spacing.
  • Include prominent, contrasting CTA buttons.
  • Use A/B testing to iterate and improve performance.

Resources

Need help implementing your first countdown? Reach out to the Personyze team or explore templates in your dashboard.