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Today, companies employ many strategies to attract customers and get them to purchase their products or services.
A countdown timer is just one method to use. We'll be discussing what a countdown clock does and how it can help you carve your own niche.
What is a Timer Countdown?
A countdown timer computer program that counts down from a date or a number to show the time that an offer or event closes or starts.
While such countdown timer, were most frequently used on landing pages they have now made their way onto checkout pages.
A countdown timer's main purpose is to convey the idea that "time is closing" and create an sense of urgency. ,Learn more here.
Businesses can also make use of countdown timers to will count down until the time when discounts or special offers are made available. It is a great way to attract attention and keep people interested and returning.
Psychology: How to make countdown timers work
Based on a study by Whichtestwon The addition of the countdown timer, on the average, increased the revenue of a company by as high as 9 percent.
The countdown did a simple job. It highlighted the date for delivery the next day.
It may not seem like a big increase to many people, but if you calculate the number of visitors who visit your website, you will realize what a major difference nine percent can bring to your profits.
It's not the only test to have highlighted the benefits of using an countdown timer. Another test examined the advantages of using a timer on a website and showed that time counter can improve the speed of completion of forms.
The study found that a timer could boost sales, even if it's not noticed immediately. What's the reason to the success of countdown timers? The answer is simple, is psychology.
The function of a timer is simple: create an atmosphere of urgency. This is vital because urgency related to several well-established psychology concepts: the fear of not being able to access something and the feeling of scarcity.
Many websites employ scarcity in some manner or other. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles and could be an excellent starting point for marketers looking to attract customers.
The trick is simple - you have to show you're in a pinch. It may sound odd but the fact is that items considered to be in short supply are more sought-after in comparison to items that are easily available or in larger quantities.
Did you consider that even brands with established names can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to increase sales? Amazon is the most well-known online marketplace in the world, seems to have developed this technique.
An inventory warning that includes a timer could boost your conversion rate quickly. That's not the only thing. Another principle that can help you increase your conversion speed is the anxiety of missing out. Also known as FoMO.
How are timers employed to produce these effects? Research has proven that timers can create a strong sense of urgency.
They're more specific and are better able to attract one's attention. Simple phrases like "limited time offer" do not always work. Customers are intelligent. Customers are intelligent. They want concrete, credible offers. But, they don't only look for concrete and credible offers.
You will see that most of the content on a website is static if you examine it. However, the timer isn't.
Psychology is a constant force. The brain is wired to continuously monitor the environment for danger and opportunity. The brain tends to neglect or ignore scenes that are not moving for long periods of time. ,Website.
A change that happens quickly attracts our focus.
