Timers can make or break the flow of a presentation.

Whether you’re teaching, hosting a webinar, or delivering a pitch, knowing how to insert a timer into Google Slides can keep you on track, keep your audience engaged, and add a professional touch to your delivery.

I’ve tested several methods myself, and in this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to add timers to your Google Slides—without relying on complicated tools or wasting hours on hacks that don’t work.

This guide covers multiple methods, each with pros and cons, so you can choose what fits your presentation style best.

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Timelines can turn confusing data into something visual, simple, and easy to understand.

Whether you’re presenting a product roadmap, class project, company history, or a weekly schedule, Google Slides gives you all the tools you need — no design experience required.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to build a timeline in Google Slides.

I’ll also share real examples, tips to avoid common mistakes, and free tools I’ve used over the years when designing slides for clients and my own projects.

If you’re ready to build a timeline that’s clean, clear, and doesn’t take hours to design, this guide is for you.

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If you’re looking for something easier, cheaper, more flexible, or better for team collaboration than Beautiful.ai, try Canva, Pitch, or Tome.

They all offer different strengths, and I’ve tested each one extensively in real client projects.

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Quick answer: To make Google Slides look good, use a clean template (not the default ones), stick to one idea per slide, choose readable fonts (no more than two), use high-contrast colours, add visuals that explain your content, and keep everything aligned with lots of white space. Bonus points if you use an AI tool to automate layout, spacing, and content flow.

Google Slides is a brilliant, free tool — but most people make slides that are boring, cluttered, or hard to follow.

Whether you’re pitching an idea, teaching a lesson, or selling a product, your slides should look sharp, stay consistent, and communicate clearly. That’s where this guide comes in.

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Quick Answer: Beautiful AI is best if you want fast, polished slides with minimal effort. PowerPoint is better for complete creative control, custom design, and offline flexibility.

I’ve used both extensively for internal meetings, client decks, sales presentations, and stage talks. Here’s my hands-on comparison.

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If you’re comparing presentation tools and want something fast, visual, and collaborative—Beautiful AI and Gamma are two of the best in the game. I’ve tested both across multiple real-world projects to find out which one actually delivers on its promise.

Quick answer: Beautiful AI is best for polished, business-ready slides with automation baked in. Gamma wins if you want speed, real-time collaboration, and interactive presentations that feel like a webpage.

Let’s break down where each tool shines—and where they fall short.

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Slidesgo is one of the best free tools out there for grabbing good-looking slides quickly.

But if you’re delivering client work or charging for your designs, it has major gaps. Great for fast drafts, not for polished decks.

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Welcome to the no-fluff guide to making your presentations unforgettable — especially if you’re using AI tools like Tome, Gamma, Canva, or ChatGPT to build them.

Forget death-by-bullet-point slides.

This is about grabbing attention, telling stories, and making people care about what you’re showing — all without spending 10 hours designing.

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Creating a high-quality presentation shouldn’t feel like a chore. Yet, for many professionals, slide design turns into a frustrating, time-consuming process.

That’s where Beautiful.ai really stands out — it transforms the typical slide-building workflow into something structured, efficient, and visually polished, even if you’re not a designer.

I’ve built hundreds of decks for startups, agencies, and enterprise clients over the years. Nothing has saved me more time than Beautiful.ai. But just like any good tool, how you use it matters.

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