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Businesses use many tactics today to draw customers in and convince customers to buy their products or services.
One of these strategies is the use of 'countdown timer'. We'll discuss the function of a countdown timer and how it could assist you carve your own niche.
What is a countdown timer?
A countdown timer is a type of computer program that countdowns from a date or a number to show when an offer or event is over or about to begin.
Although such large timer, were most frequently used on landing pages they are now making their way into checkout pages.
The main reason for a countdown clock is to convey a sense of urgency and give the feeling that "time is getting shorter."
Furthermore companies also utilize countdown timers to count down to when a special discount or special offer becomes accessible. This can be used to generate curiosity and keep people engaged and returning.
Psychology: How do you create countdown timers that work
According to a survey conducted by Whichtestwon, adding an countdown timer in the majority of cases, increases the revenue of a company by as much as 9 percent.
The countdown was easy and highlighted the time to the next day's delivery.
It may not seem like a huge increase to many people, however, if you look at the number of people who visit your site you'll see the significant difference that nine percent could make to your profit.
The benefits of using a countdown clock timer are not only highlighted in this study. Another test studied the advantages of using a timer on web pages and demonstrated that time machine could improve the speed of completion of forms.
According to the test, a timer, even if not easily noticed could boost sales. What's the key behind the success of countdown timers and other countdown timers not easily noticed? Psychology may be the answer.
A timer performs a basic task - it creates a sense of urgency. This is important because urgency is connected to several well-established psychology principles, including scarcity and fear of missing out.
A lot of websites use scarcity in one form or in another way. It is among Cialdini's six principles and could be an excellent starting point for businesses looking to attract customers.
It's easy to do this: you just need to show that you're getting out of supplies. This may sound as if it's a bizarre plan to some, but the fact is that things that are considered to be scarce are more sought-after than items that are easily accessible or plentiful.
Did you realize that even well-known brands are able to use the "scarcity effect" to increase sales? Amazon the most visited online marketplace in the world has mastered this art.
A timer and an inventory warning will help boost conversions rapidly. But that's not the only thing. Another factor which can assist you in increasing your conversion speed is the fear of missing out. Also called FoMO.
So, how are timers used to create these effects? Research has proven that timers can trigger an intense feeling of urgency.
They are more specific and can be drawn to your focus. Vague statements such as 'limited time offer' do not work every time. Customers are intelligent. They are looking for tangible and reliable offers. However, this isn't the only advantage of having a timer in web pages.
It is evident that the majority of the content on a website is static when you look at it. The timer, however, isn't. ,View source.
Psychology has its rules once again. Our brains are wired to continuously scan the surrounding for danger and potential. The scenes that don't move for long durations are often overlooked or dismissed by the brain.
We are drawn to the constant change of something.
