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Today, businesses employ a variety of strategies to draw customers in and convince customers to buy their products or services.
The countdown timer is one of these strategies. In this post, we'll discuss about the function of a countdown clock and how you can utilize it to carve an area for yourself.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is a computer program that counts down from a date or a number to determine when an offer or event is over or about to begin.
Although these countdown timer were frequently used on landing pages they now make their way into checkout pages.
The primary purpose of a countdown timer is to convey the idea that "time is closing" and create a sense of sense of urgency. ,View source.
In addition to this business can also make use of countdown timers to count down to the moment a particular discount or promotion will become accessible. It is a great way to generate curiosity and keep customers interested and returning.
Psychology: How to create countdown timers that work
According to Whichtestwon's study that includes a countdown clock, it could boost the revenue of a business by up to 9%.
The countdown did a simple job, it highlighted the date for delivery the next day.
It might not sound like a big gain to everyone, but if you calculate the number of people who visit your site you will realize what a major difference nine percent can bring to your profits.
This isn't the only test that has highlighted the advantages of using the countdown timer. Another study looked at the advantages of using a countdown timer on websites, and discovered that time counter can increase the speed of completion of forms.
The research showed that a timer can increase sales, even if it is not immediately noticed. So, what's the key to the success of timers that count down? The answer lies in psychology.
A timer can do a simple job - create a sense of urgency. This is crucial because urgency related to several well-established psychology principles: fear of missing out and the fear of being in a hurry.
Many websites use scarcity in one way or another. It's one of Cialdini's 6 principles and is an excellent point of reference for marketers on how to attract buyers.
The trick is easy - it's about showing that you're not having enough of something. It may sound odd but the fact is that things that are thought to be in a limited availability are more sought-after as opposed to those easily available or in larger quantities.
Did you realize that even well-known brands are able to use the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon is the most well-known online marketplace has achieved this art.
An inventory warning using a timer may increase the speed of conversion. This is not all. Another concept that can aid in increasing the speed of your conversion is fear of not being able to make it. Also called FoMO.
What can timers do to generate these effects? The scientific literature has demonstrated that timers trigger a strong sense of urgency.
They're specific and better able to grab attention. Vague statements such as "limited time offer" do not always work. Customers are intelligent. They look for concrete and reliable deals. However, they don't simply search for concrete and legitimate offers.
If you look around on any page, you'll discover that the majority of the content is static. However, the timer isn't.
Psychology rules again. The brains of our species are programmed to continuously scan the surroundings to find opportunities and risk. The scenes that don't move for long durations tend to be overlooked or dismissed by the brain. ,Website.
We are drawn to something that is constantly changing.
