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Businesses use many tactics today to draw customers in and convince them to purchase their products or services.
One of these strategies is the use of 'countdown timer'. In this post, we'll talk about what a countdown timer does and the best way to use it to carve your own niche.
What is a Timer Countdown?
A countdown timer is a type of computer program that countdowns from a specific date or number to show when an offer or event closes or starts.
While these fullscreen timer were commonly used on landing pages, they've recently made their way into checkout pages, as well.
The main function of a countdown timer is to convey the idea that "time is running out" and to create a sense of urgency. ,Read more.
Businesses also use countdown timers which are countdown to the point when special deals or discounts will be offered. It can be used to create curiosity and keep customers interested and coming back.
Psychology: The Key to Making Countdown Timers Effective
According to a study conducted by Whichtestwon The addition of a countdown timer, on the average, increased a business' revenue by as much as 9%.
The countdown did a simple job, it highlighted the time left for delivery the next day.
It may not seem like a significant gain to everyone, however, if you look at the number of people who visit your site, you'll see the major difference nine percent can add to your earnings.
The advantages of using a countdown clock timer are not just discussed in this test. Another test examined the advantages of using a countdown timer on a website and showed that time counter can improve form completion time.
Based on the study, a timer, even in the event that it's not immediately noticed is able to boost sales. What is the secret to the success of countdown timers , and other countdown timers that are not immediately recognized? The answer lies in psychology.
The purpose of a timer straightforward to create the sensation of urgency. This is crucial because urgency is connected to a number of well-established psychology principles: fear of being left out, and the fear of being in a hurry.
A large number of websites employ scarcity in some form or another. It's one of Cialdini's six principles, and could be an excellent point of reference for marketers looking to draw customers.
The trick is simple - it's about showing that you're in a pinch. This may sound as if it's a bizarre plan to some but the fact is that things believed to be scarce are often more desirable than items that are easily available or are plentiful.
Did you consider that even brands with established names can use the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon the most visited online marketplace, seems to have developed this technique.
A timer or inventory alert can help increase conversions quickly. In addition to this the other principle is at play: the fear of missing out, more popularly known as FoMO.
What are the best ways to use timers to create these effects? The scientific literature has demonstrated that timers can trigger a strong sense of urgency.
They are more precise and can be drawn to your focus. Simple phrases like "limited-time offer' aren't always successful. Customers are intelligent. Customers are clever. They seek out concrete, credible offers. But, they don't only search for concrete and credible offers.
If you look around on the page, you'll discover that the majority of information is static. The timerhowever isn't.
Again, the psychology rule here. Our brains are programmed to constantly scan the environment for opportunity and danger. The brain is prone to ignore or disregard scenes that are static for long periods of time. ,Read more.
A change that happens rapidly gains our attention.
