⏳ How to Use the Countdown Clock in ClickBid
The Countdown Clock is a visual timer that builds excitement and urgency by displaying a live countdown to your auction's end time. Whether you’re hosting an in-person event or running a virtual auction, it’s a great way to keep guests engaged and informed.
🖥️ How to Display the Countdown Clock at an Event
This version is designed for projection during an in-person event, showing guests how much time they have left to place bids.
⚠️ Warning: This countdown display only works within 24 hours of your event's closing time.
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Go to Event Central from your dashboard.
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Click Countdown Clock.
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Customize your display settings:
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Header Text: Add a short message above the clock (up to 30 characters).
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Closing Time: Enter the time your silent auction ends (use military time format).
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Background Image: Choose a preset image or upload your own for a branded experience.
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Click Launch Countdown to preview or display the full-screen clock.
ℹ️Info: The countdown is based on the item with the latest closing time.
💡Tip: Press F11 to make the display full-screen on your projector or secondary monitor.
🖼️Background Options
You can customize the Countdown Clock with a branded, themed, or solid background.
