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Nowadays, businesses use different strategies to attract and entice customers to buy their products and services.
A countdown timer is one such tactic. In this article, we'll speak about what a countdown timer does, and the best way to utilize it to make an area for yourself.
What exactly is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is a type of computer program that counts down from a specific date or number to show when an offer or event is over or about to begin.
Although such countdown timer were usually employed for websites for landing, they've recently made their way into checkout pages too.
The main function of a countdown timer is to convey a sense of urgency and provide the feeling that "time is going to end."
Companies also utilize countdown timers which will count down until the time when special deals or discounts are made available. This is a great way to create curiosity and keep customers returning.
Psychology: The Key to Making Countdown Timers Effective
According to Whichtestwon's study, adding a countdown clock can boost a company's profits by as high as 9%.
The countdown performed a basic job, it highlighted the date for next-day delivery.
Although it might not sound as much but nine percent of your site visitors could significantly impact your profit.
The advantages of using a countdown timer are not just mentioned in this study. Another study explored the benefits of using a countdown timer on websites and discovered that time can increase the speed of completion of forms.
According to the test, a timer, even in the event that it's not immediately noticed could boost sales. What is the secret behind the success of countdown timers and other countdown timers not readily observed? The answer lies in psychology.
A timer does a simple job - create a sense of urgency. This is vital because urgency is related to various well-established psychology concepts such as scarcity and anxiety about missing out.
A large number of websites make use of scarcity in one manner or other. It's one of Cialdini's six principles, and could be a great starting point for marketers looking to attract buyers.
The trick is that it's about showing that you're not having enough of something. This may seem odd however it's the truth that things thought to be in limited supply are more sought-after as opposed to those easily available or in larger quantities.
Did you know that even established brands can use the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon the most visited online marketplace appears to have achieved this art.
A timer and inventory warning can help increase conversions quickly. That's not the only thing. Another factor that can aid in increasing your conversion speed is the anxiety of missing out. Also called FoMO.
How can timers be used to create these effects? According to research, timers can be very effective triggers to create the sense of urgency.
They are more specific and are able to draw your attention. Inconsistent phrases such as "limited time offer" do not work every time. Customers are smart. They are looking for tangible and reliable deals. However, they don't just search for concrete and credible offers.
If you browse the page, you'll discover that the majority of the content is static. However, the timer is not. ,Discover more.
Psychology has its rules once again. The brain is wired to continuously monitor the environment for danger and opportunity. The brain can be prone to overlook or ignore scenes that are not moving for a long period of time.
We are attracted by things that are constantly evolving.
