I’ve always been delighted with pages that inform users of the web site launch date, or even maintenance end date. These pages always kept my attention and quite often I come back to them.

So, if you ever need them, here are a few of my favorite free examples that I choose for you.

JQuery Countdown Script

This is an easy to use animated countdown javascript. It is extremely easy to integrate, jQuery compatible,  unobtrusive javascript and easily skinable (light and dark skin).

http://webexpedition18.com/articles/free-templates-for-under-construction-pages/