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Today, businesses employ different strategies to attract and entice customers to buy their products and services.
A countdown timer is one method to use. We'll be discussing the functions of a countdown clock and how it could help you create your unique niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is a computer software that calculates the time from a date or number to indicate when an event or offer closes or starts.
Although such online timer were commonly employed on landing pages, they've recently made their way into checkout pages too.
The main function of a countdown timer is to convey the idea that "time is running out" and create an sense of urgency.
In addition to this, businesses also use countdown timers that count down to when a special discount or promotion will become accessible. This is a great way to create curiosity and keep customers coming back.
Psychology: How can you use countdown timers to your advantage?
According to Whichtestwon's study that includes a countdown clock, it could boost the revenue of a business by as high as 9%.
The countdown was simple and highlighted the time to the next day's delivery.
It may not seem like a significant gain to everyone, but if you calculate the number of people who visit your website, you'll realize the significant difference that nine percent could make to your profit.
The benefits of using a countdown clock timer are not only discussed in this test. Another study examined the benefits of using a countdown timer on websites, and discovered that time machine can enhance the time to complete forms.
Based on the study, a timer, even if not easily noticed could boost sales. What is the secret to the effectiveness of countdown timers as well as other countdown timers not immediately recognized? The answer, simply is psychology.
A timer does a simple task - it creates a sense of urgency. This is vital because urgency is connected to several well-established psychology concepts: fear of missing out and the feeling of scarcity.
A large number of websites use scarcity in one manner or another. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles, and can be a great starting place for marketers looking to attract customers.
It's not difficult to do this: you just need to prove that you're running out of items. This might seem like a weird idea to some but the fact is that things considered to be in short supply are often more desirable over items that are readily accessible or abundant.
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 appears to have mastered this art.
An inventory warning that includes a timer could boost your conversion rate quickly. That's not the only thing. Another principle that can help you increase the speed of your conversion is fear of not being able to make it. Also known as FoMO.
What are the methods used to create these effects? Based on research, timers can be very powerful triggers of urgentness.
They're precise and more likely to attract one's attention. Vague statements such as 'limited time offer' do not work every time. Customers are smart. They seek out concrete and credible offers. However, this isn't the only advantage of having a timer on a website.
You will see that most of the information on a webpage is static if you examine it. However, the timer is not. ,Visit website.
Once again, psychology rules here. Our brains are equipped to constantly scan the environment for danger and potential. Scenes that aren't moving for long time tend to be dismissed or ignored by the brain.
We are attracted by the constant change of something.
