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Today, companies employ many strategies to draw customers in and convince them to purchase their products or services.
One such tactic is to use a 'countdown timer'. We'll be discussing the functions of a countdown clock and how it can assist you create your unique niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is a computer program that counts down from a date or number to determine when an offer or event closes or starts.
While such countdown timer, were most frequently used on landing pages they now make appearances on checkout pages.
The main purpose of a countdown timer is to give the impression of urgency and give the impression that "time is getting shorter." ,More info.
Businesses can also make use of countdown timers which count down to the moment when special deals or discounts will be offered. It is a great way to generate curiosity and keep customers interested and coming back.
Psychology: How can you use countdown timers to your advantage?
Based on a study by Whichtestwon The addition of a countdown timer, in the majority of cases, increases a business' revenue by up to 9%.
The countdown was straightforward and highlighted the time to next-day delivery.
It might not sound like a big gain to everyone, but if you calculate the number of people who visit your site, you'll see the significant difference that nine percent could bring to your profits.
This isn't the sole test to have highlighted the benefits of using an countdown timer. Another test studied the advantages of using a timer on websites and found that time counter could improve the time required to complete a form.
The research showed that a timer can increase sales, even if it's not noticed immediately. What is the secret behind the success of countdown timers and other countdown timers that are not readily noticed? The answer is simple is psychology.
A timer performs a basic job - create a sense of urgency. This is crucial because urgency is related to a variety of well-established psychological principles that include scarcity and the fear of being left out.
Many websites use scarcity in one manner or in another. It's one of Cialdini's six principles and can be a great starting point for marketers to figure out how to engage customers.
It's easy to do this: prove that you're in a state of running out of things. It may seem like a weird idea to some but the fact is that things that are believed to be scarce tend to be more desirable than items that are easily available or that are plentiful.
Did you realize that even well-known brands are able to use the "scarcity effect" to increase sales? Amazon, the world's most popular online marketplace appears to have mastered this art of.
A timer and inventory warning can help increase conversions quickly. Additionally an additional principle is at play: the fear of missing out, more popularly known as FoMO.
How are timers used to create these effects? According to research timers are powerful triggers of the sense of urgency.
They are more precise and can be drawn to your attention. Simple phrases like "limited-time offer' are not always effective. Customers are intelligent. They are looking for tangible and credible offers. However, this isn't the only benefit to having a timer in the internet.
If you browse any page, you'll find that almost all the content is static. But, the timer is not.
Again, the psychology rule here. The brain is wired to continuously scan the environment for danger and potential. The scenes that don't move for long time tend to be overlooked or dismissed by the brain. ,Read this.
We are attracted by something that is constantly changing.
