Creating a Coming Soon HTML website template with a countdown is a great way to build anticipation for your website launch. Below is a simple guide to help you create one:

Steps to Create a Coming Soon HTML Template with a Countdown Timer

1. Set Up the Basic HTML Structure

Start by setting up the basic HTML structure for your Coming Soon page. This includes the DOCTYPE declaration, HTML tags, head, and body.

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2. Add CSS for Styling

Create a simple style.css file to style the Coming Soon page. You can customize the styles to fit your brand.

/* Basic reset */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  background: #f4f4f4;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100vh;
  text-align: center;
}

.container {
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

h1 {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

p {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

#countdown {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #333;
}

form input {
  padding: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-right: 10px;
  width: 250px;
}

form button {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: #007bff;
  color: white;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

form button:hover {
  background-color: #0056b3;
}

3. Create the Countdown Timer in JavaScript

Now, create the countdown functionality using JavaScript. In the script.js file, write the code to display a countdown timer that will show how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds remain until the website goes live.

// Set the date we're counting down to
var launchDate = new Date("Jan 1, 2025 00:00:00").getTime();

// Update the countdown every 1 second
var x = setInterval(function() {

  // Get the current date and time
  var now = new Date().getTime();

  // Find the distance between now and the launch date
  var distance = launchDate - now;

  // Calculate days, hours, minutes, and seconds
  var days = Math.floor(distance / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));
  var hours = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)) / (1000 * 60 * 60));
  var minutes = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60 * 60)) / (1000 * 60));
  var seconds = Math.floor((distance % (1000 * 60)) / 1000);

  // Display the countdown in the element with id="countdown"
  document.getElementById("countdown").innerHTML = days + "d " + hours + "h " + minutes + "m " + seconds + "s ";

  // If the countdown is over, display a message
  if (distance < 0) {
    clearInterval(x);
    document.getElementById("countdown").innerHTML = "We're Live!";
  }
}, 1000);

How It Works:

  1. HTML Structure: The HTML structure includes:
    • A heading to inform users that the website is coming soon.
    • A countdown timer (#countdown div) where the JavaScript will update the time remaining.
    • A form where users can submit their email for notifications.
  2. CSS Styling: The CSS styles the page with a centered container, adds a background color, and customizes the form elements for a neat appearance.
  3. JavaScript Countdown: The JavaScript code:
    • Sets a target date (launchDate).
    • Updates the countdown every second.
    • Displays the remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds on the page.
    • Displays a “We're Live!” message once the countdown reaches zero.

Result:

  • Coming Soon Page: A simple yet functional Coming Soon page with a countdown timer and email sign-up form.
  • Responsive Design: The page is mobile-friendly, ensuring it looks good on all devices.

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Additional Customizations:

  • Background Image: You can add a background image to your page by modifying the body CSS or adding a background-image property to the .container class.
  • Email Subscription: Integrate the email form with a service like MailChimp, Sendinblue, or any other email marketing service to capture user email addresses.
  • Animations: Use CSS animations to make the page more engaging (e.g., fade-in effects or animation on the countdown).

This simple template is an effective way to inform users about your upcoming website and keep them engaged as they await the launch.

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