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Nowadays, companies employ a variety of tactics to entice and attract customers to buy their products and services.
The countdown timer is one such tactic. We'll discuss the function of a countdown timer and how it can help to create your unique niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is described as a computerized clock that counts down from a specific date or number to signal the end or beginning of an event or offer.
Although such large timer were usually employed for websites for landing, they've now found their way to checkout pages, as well.
The function of a countdown timer is to convey a sense of urgency and provide the impression that "time is going to end."
Businesses can also make use of countdown timers which will count down until the time when discounts or special offers are made available. It is a great way to generate curiosity and keep customers interested and coming back.
Psychology: How can you create countdown timers that work
According to a study conducted by Whichtestwon, adding a countdown timer, on average, can boost the company's revenue by up to 9 percent.
The countdown performed a basic job, it highlighted the time left for next-day delivery.
It might not sound like a significant increase to some people however, if you look at the number of visitors who visit your website, you'll realize the huge difference nine percent could add to your earnings.
This isn't the only test to have highlighted the benefits of using an countdown timer. Another study examined the benefits of having a countdown timer available on websites, and discovered that time counter can help improve form completion times.
The study found that timers can boost sales even though it is not immediately noticed. So, what's the secret behind the effectiveness of countdown timers? The answer, simply, is psychology.
A timer can do a simple task - it creates a sense of urgency. This is important since urgency is linked to a variety of well-established psychological principles, including scarcity and fear of being left out.
A lot of websites use scarcity in one way or another. It's one of Cialdini's 6 principles and can be a great starting point for marketers on how to draw customers.
The trick is that you have to show you're not having enough of something. This might seem as if it's a bizarre plan to some but the fact remains that items that are believed to be in short supply are often more desirable than items that are easily available or are abundant.
Did you know that even well-known brands employ the'scarcity effect' to increase sales? Amazon the world's most popular online marketplace appears to have mastered this art of.
A timer and inventory warning will help boost conversions rapidly. But that's not all. Another principle that can help you increase your conversion rate is the fear of not being able to make it. Also called FoMO.
What are the best ways to use timers to create these effects? Based on research timers are effective triggers to create urgentness.
They're specific and better able to draw interest. Simple phrases like 'limited time offer' do not always work. Customers are intelligent. They look for concrete and reliable offers. However, they don't simply look for concrete and reliable offers.
You will see that most of the information on a page is static if you look at it. However, the timer doesn't work. ,Click this link.
Psychology is a constant force. The brain is wired to continuously scan the surroundings for dangers and opportunity. The scenes that don't move for long periods of time tend to be ignored or dismissed by our brains.
We are attracted by things that are constantly evolving.
