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Businesses use many tactics today to draw customers in and convince them to purchase their products or services.
One such tactic is to use a 'countdown timer'. In this article, we'll discuss about what a countdown timer does, and the best way to use it to create your own niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer may be described as a computerized clock that countdowns from a specific date or number to signal the end or beginning of an offer or event.
Although these large timer, were most often used on landing pages, they have now made appearances on checkout pages.
The main reason for a countdown clock is to convey a sense of urgency and give the feeling that "time is going to end." ,Read this.
Companies also utilize countdown timers that count down to the moment when discounts or special offers will be offered. This can be used to create curiosity and keep people interested and returning.
Psychology: How to create countdown timers that work
According to a survey conducted by Whichtestwon, adding an countdown timer on average, can boost the company's revenue by as much as 9 percent.
The countdown was simple and highlighted the date until next-day delivery.
While it might not seem like much 9 percent of your site visitors could significantly impact your profits.
The advantages of using a countdown timer are not only highlighted in this study. Another study examined the benefits of using a countdown timer on websites and found that time can improve the speed of completion of forms.
The test found that a timer could boost sales, even if it's not noticed immediately. So, what's the secret to the success of countdown timers? The answer lies in psychology.
A timer performs a basic task - it creates a sense of urgency. This is crucial because urgency related to a variety of established psychology concepts: the fear of not being able to access something and the fear of being in a hurry.
Many websites use scarcity in one form or other. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles and could be a good starting point for marketers looking to attract buyers.
It's simple to accomplish this: you need to prove that you're getting out of supplies. This might seem as if it's a bizarre plan to some people, but the reality is that things that are believed to be in short supply are more sought-after over items that are readily available or are in abundance.
Did you consider that even brands with established names are able to use the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon the world's most well-known online marketplace, appears to have mastered this art of.
A timer and inventory warning will help boost conversions rapidly. But that's not the only thing. Another principle that can help you increase the speed of your conversion is anxiety of missing out. Also called FoMO.
How are timers employed to produce these effects? Based on research that timers can be extremely effective triggers to create urgency.
They are more precise and are able to draw your notice. Inconsistent phrases such as 'limited time offer' do not work every time. Customers are intelligent. They are looking for tangible and reliable deals. However, they don't just search for concrete or reliable offers.
If you go through the page, you'll discover that the majority of information is static. But, the timer isn't.
Psychology is the governing factor here. Our brains are programmed to constantly look around for danger and opportunity. The scenes that don't move for long time tend to be ignored or dismissed by our brains. ,Read this.
We are drawn to something that is constantly changing.
