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Businesses use many tactics today to attract customers and get them to purchase their goods or services.
One strategy is the use of 'countdown timer'. We'll go over what a countdown clock does and how it could assist to create your own niche.
What is a countdown timer?
A countdown timer can be defined as a virtual clock that is counting down from a certain date or number in order to mark the beginning or end of an offer or event.
Although such large timer were frequently used on landing pages they now make appearances on checkout pages.
The main function of a countdown timer is to convey the idea that "time is getting shorter" and to create a sense of urgency.
Additionally, businesses also use countdown timers to show the countdown to when a special discount or promotion will become accessible. It can be used to generate curiosity and keep customers interested and coming back.
Psychology: The Key to Making Countdown Timers Work
Based on a study by Whichtestwon the addition of the countdown timer, on average, can boost the company's revenue by as high as 9%.
The countdown did a simple job. It highlighted the date for delivery the next day.
While it might not seem as much 9 percent of your visitors can significantly impact your profits.
It's not the only test that has highlighted the benefits of using the countdown timer. Another test examined the advantages of using a timer for a website and showed that time machine can increase form completion time.
Based on the study, a timer, even if not easily noticed, can improve sales. What's the key to the success of countdown timers and other countdown timers not immediately observed? The answer lies in psychology.
The function of a timer simple: create urgency. This is vital because urgency related to a variety of established psychology concepts: fear of missing out and the fear of being in a hurry.
A large number of websites use scarcity in one manner or in another. It's one of Cialdini's 6 principles and can be an excellent point of reference for marketers looking to draw buyers.
The trick is easy - you have to show you're running out of things. This might seem like a weird idea to some but the fact is that things considered to be scarce are more sought-after than those that are readily available or are abundant.
Did you consider that even brands with established names can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon is the most well-known online marketplace in the world has developed this technique.
A timer or inventory alert could help speed up conversions. This is not the only thing. Another concept that can aid in increasing your conversion speed is the fear of not being able to make it. Also called FoMO.
What are the best ways to use timers to create these effects? Research has proven that timers trigger a strong sense of urgency.
They're specific and better able to attract one's interest. Vague statements such as "limited time offer" do not always work. Customers are intelligent. Customers are smart. They seek out tangible, trustworthy offers. But, this isn't the only benefit of having a timer on the internet.
It is evident that the majority of the information on a website is static if you look at it. However, the timer is not. ,Find out more.
Psychology is the governing factor here. Our brains are programmed to continuously scan the surroundings to find opportunities and risk. If the scene isn't moving for long durations tend to be dismissed or ignored by our brains.
We are attracted to something that is constantly changing.
