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Nowadays, companies employ various strategies to entice and attract clients to buy their goods and services.
A countdown timer is just one of these strategies. In this post, we'll discuss about the function of a countdown clock, and the best way to utilize it to create your own niche.
What is a Timer Countdown?
A countdown timer is a computer software that calculates the time from a date or number to indicate when an offer or event closes or starts.
While such online timer, were most frequently used on landing pages they have now made their way into checkout pages.
The primary purpose of a countdown timer is to give the impression that "time is running out" and create an sense of urgency.
Businesses also use countdown timers which count down to the moment when special discounts or offers are made available. This can be used to create curiosity and keep customers returning.
Psychology: How to use countdown timers to your advantage?
According to the survey conducted by Whichtestwon, adding a countdown clock can increase a company's revenue by as high as 9 percent.
The countdown was easy and highlighted the time to the next day's delivery.
It may not seem like a big increase to many people, however, if you look at the number of visitors who visit your site you will realize what a huge difference nine percent could add to your earnings.
This isn't the only test that has highlighted the benefit of using the countdown timer. Another study examined the benefits of using a timer for a website and showed that time machine can increase the speed of completion of forms.
Based on the study that a timer, if not easily noticed is able to boost sales. What is the secret behind the effectiveness of countdown timers as well as other countdown timers that are not easily observed? Psychology may be the answer.
The purpose of a timer straightforward: create the sensation of urgency. This is crucial because urgency is related to various well-established psychology concepts that include scarcity and the fear of missing out.
A lot of websites use scarcity in one form or in another way. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles and can be an excellent starting point for those who want to draw customers.
The trick is that it's about showing that you're running out of things. This might seem strange but the fact is that products that are considered to be in short availability are sought-after more than those that are readily available or in more quantity.
Did you know that even well-established brands utilize the 'scarcity effect' to boost sales? Amazon, the most popular online marketplace, seems to have mastered this art.
A timer and inventory warning could help speed up conversions. Furthermore the other principle is at play: the fear of not being able to attend which is more commonly known as FoMO.
What are the methods employed to produce these effects? According to research, timers can be very powerful triggers of urgency.
They're more specific and are better able to draw interest. Vague statements such as 'limited time offer' do not work every time. Customers are smart. They are looking for tangible and reliable offers. However, they don't just search for concrete or reliable offers.
It is evident that the majority of the content on a page is static if you take a look at it. The timerhowever isn't. ,Visit.
Psychology is the governing factor here. Our brains are wired to continuously scan the surrounding for danger and opportunities. The brain tends to neglect or dismiss scenes that are not moving for long periods of time.
We are attracted to something that is constantly changing.
