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Businesses use many tactics today to draw customers in and convince them to purchase their goods or services.
One such tactic is using a "countdown timer'. In this post, we'll discuss about what a countdown timer does, and the best way to use it to carve a niche for yourself.
What is a Timer Countdown?
A countdown timer can be described as a digital clock that is counting down to a particular date or number to indicate the end or beginning of an event or offer.
Although these countdown timer, were most often used on landing pages, they are now making appearances on checkout pages.
The primary purpose of a countdown timer is to give the impression that "time is getting shorter" and create a sense of feeling of urgency. ,Discover more.
In addition to this business can also make use of countdown timers to show the countdown to the time a discount or special offer becomes accessible. It is a great way to create curiosity and keep customers interested and returning.
Psychology: The Secret to Making Countdown Timers Work
According to a study conducted by Whichtestwon The addition of the countdown timer, on average, can boost a business' revenue by as much as 9 percent.
The countdown did a simple job, it highlighted the time left for delivery the next day.
Although it might not sound like much but nine percent of your visitors can make a huge difference to the amount of money you earn.
The advantages of using a countdown timer are not only highlighted in this study. Another study explored the benefits of having a countdown timer available on websites and discovered that time machine can increase the speed of completion of forms.
Based on the study that a timer, when it isn't easily seen could boost sales. So, what's the key to the success of countdown timers? The answer is simple is psychology.
The purpose of a timer simple it creates the sensation of urgency. This is crucial since urgency is linked to a variety of established psychological principles, including fear of being left out, and scarcity.
A lot of websites use scarcity in one way or other. It's one of Cialdini's six principles and is an excellent starting point for marketers on how to engage customers.
The trick is that you have to show you're in a pinch. This might seem strange however it's the truth that products that are considered to be in short availability are sought-after more as opposed to those readily available or available in larger quantities.
Did you know that well-known brands employ the'scarcity effect' to boost sales? Amazon the most visited online marketplace has developed this technique.
An inventory alert using a timer may increase your conversion rate quickly. But that's not all. Another factor that can help you increase your conversion speed is the fear of missing out. Also called FoMO.
So, how are timers employed to produce these effects? The scientific literature has demonstrated that timers can create an intense sense of urgency.
They are more precise and can be drawn to your notice. Inconsistent phrases such as 'limited-time offer' are not always effective. Customers are intelligent. Customers are smart. They are looking for real, reliable offers. But, this isn't the only benefit of using a timer on a website.
It is evident that the majority of the content on a page is static if you examine it. The timerhowever isn't.
Once again, psychology rules here. Our brains are programmed to constantly look around to find opportunities and risk. Scenes that aren't moving for long periods of time tend to be ignored or dismissed by the brain. ,Read this.
A change that happens quickly attracts our attention.
