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Businesses use many tactics today to draw in customers and convince them to purchase their goods or services.
One such tactic is to use a 'countdown timer'. In this post, we'll discuss about the functions of a countdown timer, and how you can utilize it to carve your own niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is described as a digital clock that is counting down from a certain date or number in order to mark the conclusion or the beginning of an event or offer.
While such countdown timer were typically employed on landing pages, they've now made their way into checkout pages too.
The primary reason for a countdown clock is to give the impression of urgency, and to give the feeling that "time is getting shorter." ,Clicking here.
Businesses can also make use of countdown timers to are countdown to the point when special deals or discounts will be offered. This can be used to create curiosity and keep customers coming back.
Psychology: The Key to Making Countdown Timers Effective
Based on a study by Whichtestwon the addition of the countdown timer, in the majority of cases, increases the company's revenue by as much as 9%.
The countdown performed a basic job, it highlighted the time left for delivery the next day.
It might not sound like a huge increase to many people, but when you consider the number of visitors who visit your site, you'll see the significant difference that nine percent could add to your earnings.
The advantages of using a countdown timer are not only highlighted in this study. Another study looked at the advantages of having a countdown timer available on websites and found that time machine could improve form completion times.
According to the test the timer, even if not easily noticed, can improve sales. What's the key to the effectiveness of countdown timers as well as other countdown timers not easily observed? The answer lies in psychology.
A timer does a simple job - create a sense of urgency. This is important because urgency is connected to several well-established psychology principles that include scarcity and the fear of being left out.
A lot of websites use scarcity in one way or other. It's one of Cialdini's 6 principles and can be an excellent starting point for marketers looking to draw customers.
The trick is that you must prove that you're in a pinch. This might seem strange however it's the truth that items thought to be in limited availability are more sought-after as opposed to those readily available or available in greater quantity.
Did you realize that even well-known brands can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon the most visited online marketplace has achieved this art.
A timer or inventory alert could help speed up conversions. That's not the only way to increase your conversion. Another concept that can help you increase the speed of your conversion is anxiety of missing out. Also called FoMO.
How are timers used to create these effects? Science has shown that timers can trigger a strong sense of urgency.
They are more specific and may draw your focus. Vague statements like 'limited-time offer' are not always effective. Customers are smart. They look for concrete and credible offers. However, they don't just search for concrete and reliable offers.
If you browse a page, you will discover that the majority of content is static. However, the timer is not.
Psychology has its rules once again. Our brains are programmed by nature to continuously scan the surroundings for opportunity and danger. Scenes that aren't moving for long durations are often dismissed or ignored by the brain. ,Going here.
Something that continues to change rapidly gains our attention.
