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Mailshake Setup Guide

Boost cold outreach with countdown urgency in Mailshake campaigns.

Overview

Mailshake supports image insertion in its campaign editor. Add countdown timers to your cold outreach sequences to create urgency and improve response rates.

Step-by-step instructions

1

Create your timer

Build a countdown timer in Email Timers. Evergreen timers work best for cold outreach since each prospect gets a fresh countdown.

2

Copy the image URL

Copy the direct image URL for your timer (the .gif link).

https://app.emailtimers.com/timer/YOUR_TIMER_ID.gif
3

Open Mailshake campaign editor

In Mailshake, create a new campaign or edit an existing sequence step.

4

Insert the image

In the email editor, use the image insertion tool and paste your timer image URL. Adjust sizing as needed.

5

Launch your campaign

Preview the email to verify the timer appears correctly. Add your prospect list and launch the campaign.

Tips for Mailshake

  • Evergreen timers are ideal for cold outreach — each prospect sees a fresh countdown
  • Keep timer styling professional and clean for B2B outreach
  • Pair the timer with a specific CTA like "Book a demo before [date]"
  • Test the email rendering before launching to your full prospect list

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