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Businesses use many tactics today to draw customers in and convince them to purchase their goods or services.
One strategy is to use a 'countdown timer'. In this post, we'll discuss about the function of a countdown clock and the best way to make use of it to make your own niche.
What exactly is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer computer program that counts down from a specific date or number to determine when an offer or event closes or starts.
Although such online timer were commonly utilized for landing pages, they've now been added to checkout pages as well.
A countdown timer's main purpose is to convey the idea that "time is running out" and create an urgency.
Additionally companies also utilize countdown timers to show the countdown to when a special discount or special offer becomes available. This can be used to create curiosity and keep customers returning.
Psychology: How do you use countdown timers to your advantage?
Based on a study by Whichtestwon the addition of an countdown timer on the average, increased the company's revenue by as much as 9%.
The countdown was straightforward and highlighted the time to next-day delivery.
While it might not seem like much but nine percent of your customers can significantly impact your profit.
It's not the only test to have highlighted the benefits of using a countdown timer. Another study looked at the advantages of using a countdown timer for websites and found that time can help increase the speed of completion of forms.
The test found that a timer could boost sales, even if it's not noticed immediately. What's the key behind the success of countdown timers , and other countdown timers not immediately noticed? The answer, simply, is psychology.
A timer can do a simple job : create a feeling of urgency. This is crucial because urgency related to a number of well-established psychological principles, including fear of being left out, and the feeling of scarcity.
A large number of websites use scarcity in one way or in another. It is among Cialdini's six principles and can be a great starting place for marketers looking to attract buyers.
The trick is simple - you have to show you're in a pinch. This may sound like a strange plan to some, but the fact remains that items that are believed to be in short supply are more sought-after over items that are readily available or are plentiful.
Did you know that even established brands use the'scarcity effect' to drive sales? Amazon the most visited online marketplace appears to have mastered this art.
A timer and an inventory warning can help increase conversions quickly. In addition to this the other principle is at play: the fear of missing out commonly referred to as FoMO.
How can timers be used to generate these effects? Research has proven that timers can trigger an intense feeling of urgency.
They're specific and better able to attract one's interest. Simple phrases like "limited-time offer' are not always efficient. Customers are smart. They look for concrete and credible offers. But, this isn't the only benefit of having a timer on web pages.
You'll notice that the majority of the information on a page is static when you look at it. However, the timer doesn't work. ,Click here.
Psychology rules again. The brain is equipped to constantly scan the surrounding for danger and opportunity. The scenes that don't move for long time are often overlooked or dismissed by our brains.
A change that happens quickly catches our focus.
