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Businesses use many tactics today to draw in customers and convince them to purchase their goods or services.
One such tactic is using a "countdown timer'. In this article, we'll speak about what a countdown timer does, and how you can use it to carve a niche for yourself.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer computer program that counts down from a date or number to determine the time that an offer or event ends or begins.
While these large timer were usually utilized on landing pages, they've now found their way to checkout pages as well.
The main reason for a countdown clock is to convey a sense of urgency and provide the impression that "time is going to end." ,Website.
Businesses also use countdown timers which will count down until the time when special deals or discounts are made available. This can increase curiosity and keep customers returning.
Psychology: The Key to Making Countdown Timers Effective
Based on a study by Whichtestwon, adding the countdown timer, on the average, increased the revenue of a company by up to 9%.
The countdown was easy and highlighted the date until the next day's delivery.
Although it may not seem to be a lot, nine percent of your site visitors could significantly impact the amount of money you earn.
This isn't the only test that has revealed the benefit of using the countdown timer. Another study explored the benefits of using a countdown timer on websites, and discovered that time counter can help increase the speed of completion of forms.
The research showed that timers can boost sales even though it's not noticed immediately. What's the key behind the effectiveness of countdown timers as well as other countdown timers that are not immediately noticed? The answer, in simple terms is psychological.
A timer does a simple job : create a feeling of urgency. This is crucial since urgency is linked to several well-established psychology principles such as scarcity and fear of being left out.
Many websites make use of scarcity in one form or other. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles and can be a good starting point for those who want to draw customers.
The trick is that you must prove that you're running out of things. This might seem strange but the fact is that products that are that are thought to be in a limited availability are sought-after more than those that are easily available or in greater quantity.
Did you know that well-established brands utilize the 'scarcity effect' to boost sales? Amazon is the most well-known online marketplace in the world appears to have developed this technique.
An inventory alert with a timer can increase your conversion quickly. Furthermore the other principle is at play: the fear of missing out, more popularly known as FoMO.
What can timers do to produce these effects? According to research timers are powerful triggers of urgentness.
They are more specific and can be drawn to your notice. Simple phrases like 'limited time offer' do not always work. Customers are intelligent. Customers are smart. They seek out concrete, credible offers. However, they don't simply look for concrete and reliable offers.
You'll notice that the majority of the information on a website is static if you examine it. But, the timer doesn't work.
Psychology rules again. Our brains are wired to continuously scan the environment for danger and opportunity. The brain tends to neglect or dismiss scenes that are not moving for long periods of time. ,Click this link.
A change that happens quickly catches our interest.
