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Time Counters - engaging and fun!

Have you tried our Time Counter feature – an engaging post that allows you to count down, up, or track the time to small and big events and moments in everyday life.

Information screen displaying a time counter counting down to a trip to Rome.

Count down to something important, exciting, or fun! Template: Rings.

What can you use time counters for?

Time Counters are perfect for building anticipation or reminding people that something important, exciting, or fun is just around the corner. Here are some examples of what you can use time counters for:

  • Launch of new products or services: Generate excitement around launches.
  • Opening of new premises: Celebrate milestones like expansions and improvements.
  • Events and conferences: Keep people updated on important dates.
  • Trips and team-building activities: Build anticipation for collective adventures.
  • Anniversaries: Count down to significant company celebrations.
  • Events or trade shows: Remind employees and customers of upcoming highlights.
  • Holidays: Count down to holidays like Christmas, Easter, or summer vacation.

… and more!

Information screen with a time counter visualising the time left until the opening of a new department.

A time counter effectively generates focus for upcoming events. Template: Colour Boxes.

Options with the Time Counter Post

Creating a time counter is easy. Set a headline that tells what you are counting down to, choose a start and end date – and voilà, you’re ready to go!

Screenshot from PinToMind's user interface for time counters.

Set the start and end date, and you're ready to go!

Want to make it more customised? You can personalise the post with fonts, background images, and colours – though it’s absolutely not necessary to achieve a great result.

A fun detail is that you can replace the time counter with images, GIFs, or emoji when the time runs out – perfect for marking the end with a visual highlight!

Screenshot from PinToMind's user interface for time counters.

Create a fun ending for your time counter if you want.

6 handy templates for Time Counters

We offer 6 versatile templates, and you can experiment with them to see how they fit in different contexts, helping you find the best one for your current needs: Screenshot from PinToMind's user interface for templates.

Our 6 great templates for time counters.
  • 1. Circles: This is our standard template - a stylish representation with circles showing progress for each time unit.

  • 2. Numbers Only: A simple and classic time counter that works well on it’s own - or with background images.

  • 3. Colour Blocks: Highlight the time with boxes that follow your theme colours, or the colours you choose.

  • 4. Timeline: A linear visualisation of how far you’ve come in a period.

  • 5. Rings: A minimalist representation focusing on the largest remaining time unit.

  • 6. Step-by-Step Circle: A representation that shows the remaining time in a sleek way.

Information screen with a time counter showing how long until the end of a break.

Schools can use time counters to show how much time remains in a lesson or break. Template: Timeline.

The range of templates allows you to create a style that fits – whether you’re counting down to the weekend or an important milestone.

Try it yourself and see how time counters can make your content even more engaging! If you already have an account, you can start testing right away. 🙌 If not, feel free to start a 30-day free trial and explore Time Counters and all other features with no commitment. 😊

Counting down to Christmas is a favourite in December! Template: Step-by-Step Circle.

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