⏳ How to Set Up the Bidding Site Countdown Clock in ClickBid

⚙️ Access the Countdown Clock Settings

To control how (or if) the countdown clock appears on your bidding site:

1. Go to Software Settings

2. Click Countdown Clock

🕒 Countdown Clock Display Options

You’ll see three options for how the clock behaves on your public bidding site:

1. ✅ Always

• The countdown clock is always visible to bidders

• Counts down to your specified event date/time

2. ⏱️ Show at HH:MM:SS Remaining

• Allows you to show the clock only once a certain time threshold is met

• You’ll need to set:

  • Countdown to Date/Time – when the auction ends

  • Show When Time Remains – e.g. show only when there are 6 hours or 30 minutes left

💡 Tip: Great for creating urgency right before your auction closes!

3. 🚫 Don’t Show

• Hides the countdown clock entirely from your bidding site

• Ideal for casual or open-ended fundraising campaigns

👀 Preview the Countdown Clock

To see how your countdown clock appears to bidders:

1. Go to Event Central

2. Click Landing Page

3. Scroll to your Auction Preview section

4. Click See All Items

5. Look in the top right corner — you’ll see Time Remaining if the clock is enabled

📌 Info: The countdown is only visible if your display setting is configured to show it.

🎯 Why Use the Countdown Clock?

Adding a countdown clock to your bidding site helps:

• Create urgency and increase final bids

• Remind remote bidders when the auction will end

• Drive excitement and engagement during closing hours

💡 Tip: Consider combining the clock with a custom text message to remind bidders that time is running out!