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Businesses use many tactics today to draw customers in and convince them to purchase their products or services.
A countdown timer is just one of these strategies. In this post, we'll speak about the function of a countdown clock, and the best way to utilize it to carve your own niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer may be defined as a virtual clock that countdowns from a certain date or number to signal the conclusion or the beginning of an offer or event.
While these countdown timer were usually employed on websites for landing, they've now found their way to checkout pages, as well.
The main reason for a countdown clock is to create a sense of urgency and provide the impression that "time is getting shorter."
In addition to this companies also utilize countdown timers to show the countdown to the moment a particular discount or special offer becomes accessible. This can be used to create curiosity and keep people interested and returning.
Psychology: How do you make countdown timers work
According to a survey conducted by Whichtestwon the addition of the countdown timer, on average, can boost a business' revenue by as much as 9%.
The countdown was simple and highlighted the time to next-day delivery.
It might not sound like a big increase to many people, but when you consider the number of people who visit your site you will realize what a huge difference nine percent could bring to your profits.
The advantages of using a countdown clock timer are not just mentioned in this test. Another study examined the benefits of using a timer for web pages and demonstrated that time could improve the speed of completion of forms.
The study found that timers can boost sales, even if it's not immediately noticeable. So, what's the secret behind the effectiveness of countdown timers? The answer, simply is psychological.
A timer can do a simple task - it creates a sense of urgency. This is crucial because urgency is connected to a number of well-established psychology concepts: fear of missing out and the fear of being in a hurry.
Many websites use scarcity in one form or another. It's one of Cialdini's six principles and can be a great starting point for marketers looking to attract customers.
The trick is simple - you have to show you're in a pinch. This may seem odd but the fact is that items thought to be in limited supply are more sought-after than those that are easily available or in larger quantities.
Did you consider that even brands with established names are able to use the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon the most visited online marketplace in the world appears to have achieved this art.
An inventory warning using a timer may increase your conversion rate quickly. In addition to this, there's another principle that comes into play - the fear of missing out, more popularly known as FoMO.
How can timers be used to generate these effects? According to science timers are powerful triggers for the sense of urgency.
They are more specific and may draw your attention. Simple phrases like "limited-time offer' are not always effective. Customers are intelligent. They seek out concrete and reliable offers. But, this isn't the only benefit of having a timer in the internet.
You will see that most of the content on a webpage is static when you take a look at it. The timer, however, isn't. ,Read more here.
Psychology is a constant force. Our brains are programmed to continuously scan the surroundings for opportunity and danger. The brain is prone to ignore or ignore scenes that have remained static for long periods of time.
We are attracted to the constant change of something.
