Testing Your Timers
Always test your timers before sending campaigns. Here's how to ensure everything works perfectly.
Send Test Email
- 1.Save your timer and click Export
- 2.Click "Send Test Email" in the export modal
- 3.Enter your email address
- 4.Check your inbox (and spam folder)
Testing Checklist
- Timer displays correctly in Gmail (web and app)
- Timer displays correctly in Apple Mail
- Timer displays correctly on mobile devices
- Countdown shows correct time remaining
- Timer updates on email refresh (close and reopen)
- Alt text displays when images are blocked
- Timer fits the email width on mobile
Test Across Email Clients
Different email clients render images differently. Test in as many as possible:
Gmail
Web + Mobile
Apple Mail
macOS + iOS
Outlook
Desktop + Web
Common Issues
Timer shows static image
Some Outlook versions don't animate GIFs. The timer still shows correct time on each open.
Timer shows old time
Email client is caching the image. Close and reopen the email to get the latest.
Timer is too small
Remove any width restrictions in your email HTML. Use max-width: 100% instead of a fixed width.
💡 Pro Tip
Use a tool like Litmus or Email on Acid to preview your email across 90+ email clients and devices without sending dozens of test emails.