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Today, companies employ many strategies to attract customers and get customers to buy their products or services.
A countdown timer is one method to use. In this article, we'll talk about what a countdown timer does, and how you can use it to make a niche for yourself.
What exactly is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer computer program that countdowns from a date or a number to determine when an event or offer closes or starts.
While these countdown timer were commonly utilized for landing pages, they've recently made their way into checkout pages as well.
The reason for a countdown clock is to convey a sense of urgency and give the impression that "time is running out."
In addition to this, businesses also use countdown timers that count down to when a special discount or offer will become accessible. This is a great way to increase curiosity and keep customers returning.
Psychology: How can you use countdown timers to your advantage?
Based on a study by Whichtestwon the addition of an countdown timer in the majority of cases, increases a business' revenue by as much as 9%.
The countdown did a simple job. It highlighted the date for delivery the next day.
It might not sound like a big increase to some people but if you calculate the number of visitors who visit your site, you will realize what a major difference nine percent can bring to your profits.
The benefits of using a countdown timer are not just discussed in this study. Another study examined the benefits of having a countdown timer available on websites and found that time could improve form completion times.
According to the test the timer, even if not easily noticed could boost sales. So, what's the key to the success of countdown timers? The answer is simple, is psychology.
A timer does a simple job - create a sense of urgency. This is very important since urgency is linked to a number of well-established psychology concepts: the fear of not being able to access something and the fear of being in a hurry.
A large number of websites use scarcity in one form or in another. It's among Cialdini's six principles and can be an excellent starting point for marketers looking to engage customers.
The trick is that you have to show you're in a pinch. It may sound odd, but it is true that items considered to be in short availability are more sought-after in comparison to items that are easily available or in greater quantity.
Did you realize that even well-known brands can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon is the most well-known online marketplace, seems to have mastered this art.
A timer and inventory warning will help boost conversions rapidly. In addition to this the other principle comes into play - the fear of not being able to attend which is more commonly known as FoMO.
How can timers be used to create these effects? Science has shown that timers can trigger an intense feeling of urgency.
They're precise and more likely to draw focus. Vague statements like 'limited-time offer' are not always effective. Customers are intelligent. They are intelligent. They seek out concrete, credible offers. However, this isn't the only benefit of having a timer in a website.
It is evident that the majority of the information on a website is static if you examine it. The timer, however, isn't. ,Read more here.
Psychology is the governing factor here. Our brains are programmed by nature to constantly look around for opportunity and danger. The brain tends to neglect or dismiss scenes that have remained static for a long period of time.
We are drawn to something that is constantly changing.
