LumoCade Documentation

Countdown Pages

Create beautiful, high-converting countdown pages that build anticipation and collect email subscribers for your indie game launch.

What are Countdown Pages?

Countdown pages are dedicated landing pages that display a timer counting down to your game's launch date. They're designed to capture visitor interest, collect email addresses, and build a community around your upcoming release.

Build anticipation
Collect emails
Track analytics
Share socially

Creating Your First Countdown Page

1

Add Your Game

Start by adding your game to LumoCade with basic information like title, description, and screenshots.

Required Information:

  • • Game title and description
  • • At least one screenshot or trailer
  • • Expected launch date
  • • Game genre and platform
2

Configure Countdown Settings

Set up your countdown page with a compelling headline, description, and launch date.

Content Settings:

  • • Headline (keep it exciting!)
  • • Description (build anticipation)
  • • Launch date and time
  • • Call-to-action text

Display Options:

  • • Show/hide screenshots
  • • Enable social sharing
  • • Custom background
  • • Mobile optimization
3

Customize Design & Theme

Make your countdown page unique with custom themes, colors, and styling options.

Customization Options:

• Background colors & gradients
• Typography and fonts
• Button styles and colors
• Layout and spacing
4

Publish & Share

Once you're happy with your countdown page, publish it and start sharing with your community.

Sharing Options:

  • • Direct link sharing
  • • Social media integration
  • • Embed on your website
  • • QR code generation

Track Performance:

  • • Page views and visitors
  • • Email signup conversion
  • • Geographic analytics
  • • Traffic sources

Best Practices

✅ Do This

Create urgency with your headline

Use phrases like "Coming Soon" or "Launch Day Approaching"

Show compelling visuals

Include your best screenshots or a trailer

Keep the signup form simple

Just ask for email - don't overwhelm visitors

Test on mobile devices

Most visitors will view on mobile

❌ Avoid This

Don't use vague launch dates

Be specific - "Q2 2024" is better than "Soon"

Don't overcrowd the page

Focus on the countdown and email signup

Don't forget to test the form

Make sure email signups actually work

Don't ignore analytics

Monitor performance and optimize

Next Steps

Advanced Customization

Learn how to create unique, branded countdown experiences

Set Up Email Campaigns

Nurture your subscribers with automated email sequences

Analytics & Optimization

Track performance and improve your conversion rates

Important Note

Remember to test your countdown page thoroughly before sharing. Check the email signup form, verify the countdown timer accuracy, and ensure all links work correctly. A broken countdown page can hurt your game's first impression.