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Add timer urgency to Woodpecker cold email and follow-up sequences.

Overview

Woodpecker supports HTML in its email editor, so you can embed countdown timer images into your cold email sequences and follow-ups.

Step-by-step instructions

1

Create your timer

Set up an evergreen countdown timer in Email Timers — ideal for cold email sequences where each prospect should see a fresh countdown.

2

Copy the image tag

Copy the HTML image tag from your timer dashboard.

<img src="https://app.emailtimers.com/timer/YOUR_TIMER_ID.gif" alt="Countdown Timer" width="600" height="200" />
3

Open Woodpecker campaign

In Woodpecker, create a new campaign or edit an existing email step.

4

Switch to HTML mode

In the email editor, switch to HTML/source mode to access the raw code.

5

Insert the timer code

Paste the timer image tag at the desired position in your email HTML. Switch back to preview mode and verify the timer appears.

Tips for Woodpecker

  • Use evergreen timers so each prospect gets a unique deadline based on when they open
  • Woodpecker's follow-up sequences pair well with escalating urgency messaging
  • Keep timer designs clean and professional for cold B2B outreach

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