How to Add a Countdown Bar to Your Wix Site with WidgetBuddy

Creating a sense of urgency on your website can significantly boost conversions and sales. One effective way to do this is by adding a countdown bar to promote limited-time offers or events. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to easily add a countdown bar to your Wix site using WidgetBuddy.

Step 1: Sign Up for WidgetBuddy

1. Go to WidgetBuddy's website and sign up for a free account if you haven’t already.

2. Once you’ve signed up, log in to your WidgetBuddy account.

Step 2: Create Your Countdown Bar

1. After logging in, navigate to the dashboard and select the Countdown Bar Widget.

2. Customize your countdown bar by choosing the text, colors, fonts, and styles that match your website’s branding. Set the end date and time for your countdown.

3. Once you’re satisfied with the design and settings, click on Save and Generate Code.

Step 3: Copy the WidgetBuddy Code

1. WidgetBuddy will generate a code snippet for your customized countdown bar.

2. Copy the provided code snippet to your clipboard.

Step 4: Log In to Your Wix Account

1. Open a new tab and log in to your Wix account.

2. Select the website where you want to add the countdown bar and click on Edit Site.

Step 5: Add an HTML Embed Code to Your Wix Site

1. In the Wix Editor, click on the Add (+) button on the left-hand side menu.

2. Select Embed from the list, then choose Embed a Widget.

3. Drag the HTML Embed element to the desired location on your page where you want the countdown bar to appear.

Step 6: Paste the WidgetBuddy Code

1. Click on the Enter Code button within the HTML Embed element.

2. Paste the WidgetBuddy code snippet you copied earlier into the code field.

3. Click on Apply to save the changes.

Step 7: Publish Your Wix Site

1. After adding the code, adjust the position and size of the HTML Embed element if necessary.

2. Once you’re satisfied with the placement, click on Publish at the top right corner of the Wix Editor to make the changes live on your website.

Step 8: Verify the Countdown Bar

1. Visit your published Wix website to ensure that the countdown bar appears correctly.

2. Check that the countdown bar functions as expected, counting down to the specified date and time and displaying your message.

Conclusion

Adding a countdown bar to your Wix site with WidgetBuddy is a simple and effective way to create urgency and drive conversions. By following these steps, you can quickly implement a customized countdown bar to highlight your limited-time offers and events.