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Businesses use many tactics today to attract customers and get them to purchase their goods or services.
The countdown timer is one method to use. In this article, we'll discuss about the functions of a countdown timer, and how you can use it to create a niche for yourself.
What is a Timer Countdown?
A countdown timer is described as a computerized clock that countdowns to a particular date or number to indicate the beginning or end of an offer or event.
Although these timer were often used on landing pages, they have now made their way into checkout pages.
The main purpose of a countdown timer is to give the impression of urgency and give the impression that "time is going to end." ,Discover more.
In addition to this business can also make use of countdown timers to show the countdown to the time a discount or promotion will become accessible. This can be used to generate curiosity and keep people engaged and coming back.
Psychology: How can you make countdown timers work
According to a survey conducted by Whichtestwon The addition of an countdown timer in the majority of cases, increases the company's revenue by up to 9 percent.
The countdown accomplished a simple job, it highlighted the remaining time for next-day delivery.
While it might not seem to be a lot, nine percent of your visitors can be a significant boost to the amount of money you earn.
This isn't the sole test that has highlighted the benefit of using the countdown timer. Another study examined the benefits of using a timer on a website and showed that time could improve form completion time.
The research showed that a timer could boost sales even though it's not noticed immediately. What's the reason behind the effectiveness of countdown timers? The answer, simply is psychology.
A timer performs a basic job - create a sense of urgency. This is important because urgency is related to various well-established psychology concepts that include scarcity and the fear of being left out.
A large number of websites use scarcity in one manner or in another. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles and could be a great starting place for businesses looking to attract buyers.
The trick is simple - you have to show you're not having enough of something. It may seem like a strange plan to some people, but the reality is that things thought to be in short supply are more sought-after than items that are easily available or that are plentiful.
Did you consider that even brands with established names can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to increase sales? Amazon the most visited online marketplace in the world, seems to have mastered this art.
A warning about inventory using a timer may increase your conversion quickly. In addition to this the other principle comes into play - the fear of not being able to attend, more popularly known as FoMO.
What are the methods used to create these effects? Science has shown that timers can trigger an intense feeling of urgency.
They are more precise and can be drawn to your attention. Vague statements such as 'limited time offer' do not always work. Customers are smart. They look for concrete and reliable offers. Butthis isn't necessarily the only benefit to using a timer on a website.
If you look around on the page, you'll discover that the majority of content is static. The timerhowever isn't.
Psychology is a constant force. The brains of our species are programmed to continuously scan the surroundings for opportunity and danger. If the scene isn't moving for long periods of time are often ignored or dismissed by our brains. ,Home page.
A change that happens rapidly gains our focus.
