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Nowadays, businesses use a variety of tactics to attract and entice customers to purchase their products and services.
One such tactic is the use of 'countdown timer'. In this post, we'll talk about the function of a countdown clock and how you can utilize it to carve your own niche.
What is a Timer Countdown?
A countdown timer may be described as a computerized clock that counts down from a certain date or number to signal the beginning or end of an offer or an event.
Although such countdown timer were commonly utilized on websites for landing, they've recently been added to checkout pages, as well.
The reason for a countdown clock is to convey a sense of urgency and provide the impression that "time is going to end." ,Learn more here.
Businesses can also make use of countdown timers that count down to the moment when special deals or discounts will be offered. This is a great way to increase curiosity and keep customers returning.
Psychology: How to use countdown timers to your advantage?
According to a study conducted by Whichtestwon the addition of a countdown timer, on the average, increased the revenue of a company by as much as 9 percent.
The countdown was simple and highlighted the time until next-day delivery.
Although it might not sound like much but nine percent of your site visitors could significantly impact the amount of money you earn.
This isn't the sole test that has highlighted the benefits of using a countdown timer. Another test studied the advantages of using a timer for a website and showed that time machine can improve form completion time.
The research showed that timers can boost sales, even if it's not immediately noticeable. So, what's the key to the success of timers that count down? The answer, in simple terms is psychology.
A timer does a simple job : create a feeling of urgency. This is very important because urgency is connected to a number of well-established psychology concepts: fear of missing out and scarcity.
A lot of websites use scarcity in one form or in another way. It is among Cialdini's six principles and can be an excellent starting point for marketers looking to attract customers.
The trick is simple - it's about showing that you're not having enough of something. It may seem like a strange plan to some people, but the reality is that things believed to be scarce tend to be more desirable over items that are readily available or are plentiful.
Did you consider that even brands with established names can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to increase sales? Amazon the world's most well-known online marketplace, seems to have mastered the art of.
A timer and an inventory warning will help boost conversions rapidly. In addition to this the other principle is at play: the fear of not being able to attend, more popularly known as FoMO.
What can timers do to create these effects? The scientific literature has demonstrated that timers can trigger an intense feeling of urgency.
They're more specific and are better able to draw interest. Vague statements like 'limited-time offer' are not always efficient. Customers are smart. Customers are smart. They seek out tangible, trustworthy offers. However, they don't simply search for concrete and credible offers.
If you go through any page, you'll discover that the majority of the content is static. But the timer is not.
Psychology rules again. Our brains are programmed to constantly scan the environment for danger and opportunity. The scenes that don't move for long periods of time are often dismissed or ignored by our brains. ,Read more.
We are attracted to the constant change of something.
