![shopify-edition-2024](/images/Blog-setup-announcement.jpg)
Installation
The first step is to install Countdown Booster on your shop.
![boostshop-install](/images/install1.webp)
Activate the app
In order to enjoy the app benefits, you need to activate it from the theme editor. Click on the green button Activate.
![boostshop-activate](/images/activate.webp)
Make sure the Countdown Booster app is activated on the left then click the button Save at the top right corner.
![boostshop-savetheapp](/images/savetheapp.webp)
Back to the app, you will notice that the app is activated and you can now create a countdown. Click on Let's start.
![boostshop-startheapp](/images/startheapp.webp)
Create your first announcement bar
Under Top bar, click on Select this countdown.
![boostshop-create](/images/create.webp)
The 3 tabs at the top: Content, Placement & Design will help you to personalise your countdown.
- The Content tab will have your campaign name, title, subtitle & the type of countdown you want
- The Placement tab will define where you want your countdown to be placed (i.e: Homepage, product..)
- The Design tab will design how your countdown looks like for the customer
![boostshop-general-view](/images/general-view.webp)
When you are ready, hit the Publish button at the top right corner and make your countdown visible for customers.
![boostshop-timer-view](/images/timer-view.webp)
And Voilà...
You have now activated successfully added your first countdown timer to your Shopify store! Drive customer action, and unlock your store’s full potential with ease. It will offer a straightforward way to ramp up results by generating urgency and motivating shoppers to move quickly. Now you can promote timed deals, new arrivals, and more with an eye-catching customizable bar that’s easy to use and manage. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your store to the next level – start seeing those sales counts rise today.