In this post, we will demonstrate how easy it is to integrate MotionMail countdown timers with MailChimp. If youre reading this post you are likely to have some experience using MailChimp. If not, take a minute to check out their extensive knowledge base on how to get started on creating email campaigns.


MailChimp + MotionMail


Adding a MotionMail timer to your MailChimp email campaigns is straightforward. Its as easy as drag and drop. All you have to do is follow a few simple steps.


Step 1: Create a MotionMail timer


Create a MotionMail countdown timer that fits in your email design.


Use the MotionMail timer builder to create a new timer that fits nicely into the design of your email. If you're not already a MotionMail user, click here to register and get started!


Step 2: Create Your MailChimp Email


Note: [Feb 3, 2021] MailChimp has introduced a new email builder, called the 'New Builder'.   If given the choice between the Classic Builder and the New Builder, you must use the Classic Builder.  The New Builder does not have the 'Code' content block, which is necessary to enter your MotionMail timer. To set the Classic Builder as your default, please see this MailChimp Help Article - https://mailchimp.com/help/set-account-details/




Note: [Feb 3, 2021] MailChimp has introduced a new email builder, called the 'New Builder'.   If given the choice between the Classic Builder and the New Builder, you must use the Classic Builder.  The New Builder does not have the 'Code' content block, which is necessary to enter your MotionMail timer. To set the Classic Builder as your default, please see this MailChimp Help Article - https://mailchimp.com/help/set-account-details/


Select the option that works best for you: Layout, Theme, Saved Template, Campaign, Code your Own.   We will use the Monthly Contest theme in this example.  


Step 3: Add Your Timer Into The MailChimp Email



On the right side of the screen in the Blocks section you will see the Code Content Block.  Select that block and drag it onto your template





After dropping the Code block on the screen a new area called 'Code' will open up on the right.    Paste your timer embed code into the code area like this.   (See the image below to see how it will look with a timer)


<div class="mcnImage">
<img src="ENTER_YOUR_CODE_HERE" 
     alt="motionmailapp.com" 
     style="width:100%; height:auto;" />
</div>

If you would like to center your timer, you can include <center> tags as seen in this example.

<div class="mcnImage">
<center>
<img src="ENTER_YOUR_CODE_HERE" 
     alt="motionmailapp.com" 
     style="width:100%; height:auto;" />
</center>
</div>

We have also included code to make the image responsive  (Tip:  Use the embed code of your timer, not the one below!):




Click Save Close in the lower right to save your HTML code.   You will see a sample of your timer in the email:




Insert your MotionMail timer into the MailChimp Template


The countdown timer should now show in the template preview and once you've put the finishing touches on your design, the email is ready to be sent off.


Here is what the timer looks like in the Template Preview Mode:



Have fun creating great looking MailChimp email templates enhanced with your customized MotionMail countdown timers!