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Today, businesses employ a variety of strategies to draw customers in and convince them to purchase their goods or services.
A countdown timer is just one such tactic. In this post, we'll discuss about what a countdown timer does, and the best way to make use of it to make an area for yourself.
What is a Timer Countdown?
A countdown timer can be described as a computerized clock that is counting down to a particular date or number to signal the end or beginning of an event or offer.
While such timer, were most often 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 running out" and to create a sense of urgency. ,Click this link.
In addition to this business can also make use of countdown timers to show the countdown to when a special discount or special offer becomes available. It is a great way to attract attention and keep people engaged and coming back.
Psychology: How can you make countdown timers work
According to Whichtestwon's survey that includes a countdown clock, it can boost a company's profits by as high as 9%.
The countdown accomplished a simple job. It highlighted the remaining time for next-day delivery.
It might not sound like a big increase to some people but when you consider the number of people who visit your site you'll see the major difference nine percent can bring to your profits.
The benefits of using a countdown clock timer are not only discussed in this study. Another study looked at the advantages of having a countdown timer available on websites and discovered that time counter can enhance the time to complete forms.
The test found that timers can boost sales even though it's not immediately noticeable. What's the reason to the success of timers that count down? Psychology may be the answer.
The job of a timer is easy it creates the sensation of urgency. This is important because urgency is related to several well-established psychology principles, including scarcity and fear of being left out.
A lot of websites use scarcity in some way or other. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles and can be a great starting place for businesses looking to attract customers.
The trick is simple - you have to show you're not having enough of something. This may sound as if it's a bizarre plan to some but the fact is that things thought to be in short supply are more sought-after than items that are easily available or are plentiful.
Did you consider that even brands with established names can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon the world's most well-known online market, seems to have mastered the art of.
A timer or inventory alert could help speed up conversions. This is not the only thing. Another principle which can assist you in increasing your conversion speed is the fear of not being able to make it. Also known as FoMO.
How can timers be used to generate these effects? Research has proven that timers can trigger an intense feeling of urgency.
They're precise and more likely to grab attention. Simple phrases like 'limited time offer' do not work every time. Customers are sophisticated. They are smart. They are looking for real, reliable offers. But, this isn't the only benefit of having a timer on web pages.
It is evident that the majority of the information on a website is static if you look at it. But, the timer is not.
Psychology is the governing factor here. The brains of our species are programmed to continuously scan the surroundings for opportunity and danger. The brain is prone to ignore or disregard scenes that are not moving for a long period of time. ,Going here.
We are attracted to the constant change of something.
