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Businesses use many tactics today to attract customers and get customers to buy their products or services.
The countdown timer is just one method to use. We'll be discussing the functions of a countdown clock and how it could help you create your unique niche.
What is a countdown timer?
A countdown timer is a computer program that countdowns from a date or number to indicate the time that an offer or event closes or starts.
While such timer, were most often used on landing pages, they now make their way into checkout pages.
The main purpose of a countdown timer is to convey a sense of urgency, and to give the impression that "time is getting shorter." ,Learn more here.
Additionally companies also utilize countdown timers to show the countdown to when a special discount or special offer becomes accessible. This is a great way to create curiosity and keep customers returning.
Psychology: How can you create countdown timers that work
According to a survey conducted by Whichtestwon the addition of a countdown timer, in the majority of cases, increases the revenue of a company by as much as 9%.
The countdown performed a basic job. It highlighted the date for delivery the next day.
It might not sound like a huge increase to some people however, if you look at the number of visitors who visit your site, you'll realize the huge difference nine percent could add to your earnings.
It's not the only test to have highlighted the benefit of using a countdown timer. Another test studied the advantages of using a timer on a website and showed that time counter can increase the time required to complete a form.
Based on the study the timer, even when it isn't easily seen is able to boost sales. So, what's the secret behind the effectiveness of timers that count down? Psychology is the answer.
The purpose of a timer straightforward it creates urgency. This is vital because urgency is connected to several well-established psychology principles, including scarcity and fear of missing out.
Many websites use scarcity in one way or another. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles, and can be a good starting point for marketers looking to attract buyers.
The trick is that you must prove that you're running out of things. This might seem like a strange plan to some but the fact remains that items that are considered to be scarce tend to be more desirable over items that are readily available or are abundant.
Did you know that even well-known brands employ the'scarcity effect' to boost sales? Amazon, the most popular online marketplace appears to have mastered this art.
An inventory warning using a timer may increase the speed of conversion. Additionally the other principle is at play: the fear of missing out which is more commonly known as FoMO.
How are timers employed to generate these effects? Research has proven that timers can trigger an intense sense of urgency.
They are more specific and are able to draw your notice. Simple phrases like "limited-time offer' aren't always effective. Customers are smart. They seek out concrete and reliable deals. But, this isn't the only advantage of having a timer on the internet.
You will see that most of the information on a page is static when you examine it. But the timer doesn't work.
Psychology has its rules once again. The brain is equipped to constantly scan the environment for danger and opportunities. If the scene isn't moving for long durations are often ignored or dismissed by the brain. ,Learn more.
Anything that is changing quickly attracts our attention.
