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Nowadays, businesses use a variety of tactics to draw customers to buy their products and services.
One of these strategies is using a "countdown timer'. In this post, we'll discuss about the function of a countdown clock, and the best way to make use of it to carve an area for yourself.
What exactly is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is a computer program that countdowns from a specific date or number to determine the time that an offer or event ends or begins.
While such online timer were often used on landing pages, they are now making their way into checkout pages.
The function of a countdown timer is to convey a sense of urgency and provide the feeling that "time is getting shorter." ,Click here.
Businesses also use countdown timers that are countdown to the point when special deals or discounts will be offered. This can spark curiosity and keep people returning.
Psychology: How to use countdown timers to your advantage?
According to the survey conducted by Whichtestwon, adding a countdown clock could boost the revenue of a business up to 9 percent.
The countdown performed a basic job of highlighting 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 visitors who visit your site you'll realize the major difference nine percent can add to your earnings.
This isn't the only test that has revealed the advantages of using the countdown timer. Another test examined the advantages of using a countdown timer on web pages and demonstrated that time can increase the time required to complete a form.
Based on the study that a timer, when it isn't easily seen is able to boost sales. What's the reason to the success of timers that count down? The answer, simply, is psychology.
A timer does a simple job : create a feeling of urgency. This is vital because urgency is related to various well-established psychology concepts, including scarcity and anxiety about missing out.
Many websites make use of scarcity in one way or another. It is among Cialdini's six principles, and can be an excellent starting point for those who want to draw customers.
The trick is simple - you must prove that you're running out of things. This may sound like a strange plan to some people, but the reality is that things that are considered to be scarce tend to be more desirable than those that are readily accessible or in abundance.
Did you know that even well-known brands employ the'scarcity effect' to drive sales? Amazon, the world's most popular online marketplace appears to have mastered this art of.
A warning about inventory using a timer may increase your conversion rate quickly. Furthermore, there's another principle that is at play: the fear of not being able to attend commonly referred to as FoMO.
What can timers do to create these effects? According to science, timers can be very effective triggers to create the sense of urgency.
They are more specific and are able to draw your attention. Vague statements like 'limited-time offer' aren't always effective. Customers are smart. They seek out concrete and reliable offers. But, this isn't the only benefit of having a timer on a website.
It is evident that the majority of the information on a page is static if you take a look at it. However, the timer isn't.
Psychology is the governing factor here. Our brains are programmed by nature to continuously scan the surroundings for danger and opportunity. The brain is prone to ignore or ignore scenes that have remained static for a long time. ,Go here.
Something that continues to change quickly attracts our attention.
