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Businesses use many tactics today to draw in customers and convince customers to buy their products or services.
A countdown timer is one method to use. In this article, we'll speak about the function of a countdown clock, and the best way to use it to make a niche for yourself.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer may 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 event or offer.
While such timer were commonly employed for landing pages, they've since found their way to checkout pages, as well.
The main purpose of a countdown timer is to convey a sense of urgency and provide the impression that "time is getting shorter."
Furthermore, businesses also use countdown timers that count down to the time a discount or special offer becomes available. This can increase curiosity and keep customers coming back.
Psychology: The Secret to Making Countdown Timers Effective
According to the survey conducted by Whichtestwon, adding a countdown clock can increase a company's revenue up to 9%.
The countdown accomplished a simple job of highlighting the remaining time for delivery the next day.
It might not sound like a huge increase to some people but when you consider the number of people who visit your site 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 highlighted in this study. Another study examined the benefits of using a countdown timer on web pages and demonstrated that time counter could improve the time required to complete a form.
The test found that a timer could boost sales even though it's not noticed immediately. What's the reason behind the effectiveness of timers that count down? Psychology is the answer.
The job of a timer is easy it creates the sensation of urgency. This is crucial since urgency is linked to several well-established psychology concepts: fear of missing out and scarcity.
Many websites make use of scarcity in some way or other. It's among Cialdini's six principles and can be an excellent starting point for marketers to figure out how to draw customers.
The trick is simple - you have to show you're running out of things. This might seem strange however it's the truth that items that are thought to be in a limited supply are more sought-after in comparison to items that are readily available or in more quantity.
Did you realize that even well-known brands are able to use the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon is the most well-known online market, seems to have perfected the art of.
An inventory alert that includes a timer could boost your conversion quickly. This is not all. Another concept which can assist you in increasing the speed of your conversion is anxiety of missing out. Also called FoMO.
What are the methods employed to produce these effects? According to science timers are powerful triggers of urgentness.
They are more specific and are able to draw your notice. Vague statements such as 'limited time offer' do not work every time. Customers are intelligent. They look for concrete and reliable deals. However, they don't just search for concrete or credible offers.
If you go through any page, you'll see that the majority of information is static. But, the timer isn't. ,More info.
Again, the psychology rule here. Our brains are wired to continuously monitor the environment for danger and opportunities. The brain can be prone to overlook or ignore scenes that have remained static for a long time.
We are attracted to things that are constantly evolving.
