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Today, businesses employ a variety of strategies to draw customers in and convince them to purchase their products or services.
The countdown timer is just one such tactic. We'll discuss what a countdown clock does and how it can help you create your own niche.
What exactly is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is described as a computerized clock that counts down from a specific date or number to signal the beginning or end of an offer or event.
Although such online timer were typically employed on landing pages, they've recently made their way into checkout pages as well.
The primary purpose of a countdown timer is to give the impression that "time is getting shorter" and create a sense of sense of urgency. ,View source.
Additionally companies also utilize countdown timers that count down to when a special discount or promotion will become available. This is a great way to spark curiosity and keep people returning.
Psychology: How can you make countdown timers work
According to the survey conducted by Whichtestwon the addition of a countdown timer can boost a company's profits by up to 9 percent.
The countdown was simple and highlighted the date until next-day delivery.
It might not sound like a big gain to everyone, however, if you look at the number of people who visit your website, you'll see the significant difference that nine percent could make to your profit.
The advantages of using a countdown clock timer aren't just highlighted in this test. Another test studied the advantages of using a countdown timer on a website and showed that time counter can increase form completion time.
The study found that a timer could boost sales, even if it is not immediately noticed. What is the secret to the success of countdown timers , and other countdown timers that are not easily recognized? The answer, in simple terms is psychological.
The purpose of a timer easy: create urgency. This is crucial since urgency is linked to several well-established psychology principles that include scarcity and the fear of being left out.
A lot of websites use scarcity in one form or another. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles and could be a great starting place for marketers looking to attract customers.
The trick is easy - it's about showing that you're not having enough of something. It may seem as if it's a bizarre plan to some, but the fact is that things considered to be scarce are more sought-after than items that are easily accessible or abundant.
Did you realize that even well-known brands can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon, the world's most well-known online marketplace, seems to have mastered the art of.
An inventory alert using a timer may increase your conversion rate quickly. Furthermore an additional principle is at play: the fear of not being able to attend which is more commonly known as FoMO.
What are the methods employed to generate these effects? According to research timers are powerful triggers for urgency.
They're precise and more likely to attract one's attention. Inconsistent phrases such as 'limited-time offer' are not always successful. Customers are sophisticated. Customers are intelligent. They want real, reliable offers. But, this isn't the only benefit to having a timer on the internet.
You will see that most of the content on a website is static when you look at it. However, the timer isn't.
Once again, psychology rules here. The brain is wired to continuously monitor the surroundings for dangers and potential. The brain is prone to ignore or dismiss scenes that are static for a long period of time. ,Discover more here.
A change that happens quickly catches our focus.
