3-2-1: Countdowns

At Grandstand, we’re always looking for ways to help you engage your audience and make your app truly shine. That's why we’re thrilled to announce the rollout of our brand-new Countdowns feature, available for apps with the Gold Package or higher starting November 14, 2024.

What are Countdowns?

The new Countdowns feature is a versatile tool that allows you to create excitement and anticipation around your events by displaying a live countdown right on your app's homepage. Whether you’re counting down to a special event, a product launch, or a seasonal celebration, this widget adds a dynamic touch to your app that your users won’t be able to miss!

Where Can You Place the Countdown feature?

Countdowns are designed to fit seamlessly into your app's design. You have multiple placement options to choose from:

• Above your logo for maximum visibility.
• Below your logo or hero image to complement your brand identity.
• Under your icons or graphics for a subtle yet impactful presence.

No matter where you place it, the widget will stand out and draw attention to your upcoming events.

Customization Options

We know that every app is unique, so we’ve packed Countdowns with a range of customization features:

• Time Units Display: Choose which time units to show (days, hours, minutes, seconds) based on the length of your countdown.
• Fonts and Colors: Match the widget to your app’s branding with customizable fonts, text colors, and background colors.
• Size and Positioning: Adjust the widget size and placement to fit perfectly within your app’s layout.
• Custom Completion Message: Set a special message that will automatically display when the countdown hits zero. Whether it’s a “Happy New Year!” celebration or a “Welcome to the 2025 Festival!” notification, you can personalize it to match your event.

How to Get the Countdown Widget

Countdowns are available exclusively for apps with the Gold Package or higher for any new apps submitted after November 14, 2024. If your app already meets these criteria, adding the widget to your homepage is quick and easy. For apps on lower packages, you can upgrade to Gold to access this and other premium features.

Why Add a Countdown to Your App?

Countdowns are a proven way to drive user engagement and excitement. Here’s why you should consider adding the Countdown feature to your app:

• Create Urgency: Build anticipation for your events and encourage users to act before time runs out.
• Highlight Key Dates: Promote events, product launches, sales, or special announcements in a visually striking way.
• Enhance User Experience: Add a dynamic and interactive element to your homepage that keeps users coming back.

Get Started Today!

Ready to add a Countdown feature to your app? Contact the Grandstand support team to get started, or log into your dashboard to explore the customization options.

Don’t miss out on this exciting new feature to enhance your app's homepage! Upgrade to the Gold Package or higher to start counting down to your next big event.