How to Make a Holiday Countdown on Your Website: 9 Steps

How to Make a Holiday Countdown on Your Website: 9 Steps

Have you ever wanted the world to see your version of a countdown to a holiday? Well, then this article is for you.



Steps


1. Find a web host that will allow you to use free countdown widgets. Some recommended ones are: Freecountdown.net, Timeanddate.com and Mycountdown.org

2. Choose how you want the countdown to look. On some websites, they will show you some styles. Others won't. Pick the one that works best for you.

3. Put the time and date in the appropriate places. When you are done, it will show you how much longer is left.

4. Customize the widget to your hearts content. Some ideas for designing it are: Font, Color, Size, Border, Title and Comments.

5. Get your code by clicking the link on the bottom of the site. The link will say something like: Create, Get Code, Get Widget or Show HTML."

6. Right click the code, and copy it.

7. Paste the code in your HTML document or code editor where you want it to appear.

8. Go to the page where the countdown is. If you don't like it, try again or use a different website.

9. Have fun!



Tips

• Try taking a tour of the host's website.
• Try many different Sites before you pick your favorite.

Warnings

• Beware of websites that say they are free, but aren't.
• Don't do anything that could cause you trouble, e.g. don't give out your personal info in the comments.