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Nowadays, companies employ different strategies to draw clients to buy their goods and services.
One of these strategies is the use of 'countdown timer'. We'll discuss the function of a countdown timer and how it could help you create your own niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is a type of computer program that countdowns from a date or number to indicate the time that an offer or event is over or about to begin.
Although such countdown timer, were most commonly used on landing pages they now make their way into checkout pages.
The primary purpose of a countdown timer is to create a sense of urgency and give the impression that "time is running out."
Companies also utilize countdown timers which are countdown to the point when discounts or special offers will be offered. This can be used to increase curiosity and keep customers returning.
Psychology: How do you make countdown timers work
According to Whichtestwon's study, adding a countdown clock could boost the revenue of a business by as high as 9%.
The countdown accomplished a simple job, it highlighted the remaining time for delivery the next day.
It might not sound like a significant increase to some people but when you consider the number of people who visit your site you'll realize the huge difference nine percent could bring to your profits.
The benefits of using a countdown timer aren't just discussed in this study. Another study explored the advantages of having a countdown timer available on websites and discovered that time can improve form completion times.
Based on the study, a timer, even in the event that it's not immediately noticed could boost sales. What's the key behind the success of countdown timers , and other countdown timers that are not immediately noticed? The answer lies in psychology.
The job of a timer is straightforward: create urgency. This is crucial because urgency related to several well-established psychology concepts: fear of missing out and scarcity.
A lot of websites use scarcity in one form or in another way. It is among Cialdini's six principles and can be a good starting point for businesses looking to attract customers.
It's simple to accomplish this: demonstrate that you are getting out of supplies. It may seem as if it's a bizarre plan to some people, but the reality is that things that are thought to be scarce tend to be more desirable than items that are easily accessible or in abundance.
Did you consider that even brands with established names can use the "scarcity effect" to increase sales? Amazon is the most well-known online marketplace has achieved this art.
A warning about inventory using a timer may increase your conversion rate quickly. In addition to this the other principle plays a role - the fear of missing out, more popularly known as FoMO.
So, how are timers employed to generate these effects? Research has proven that timers can create an intense feeling of urgency.
They're more specific and are better able to grab focus. Vague statements like 'limited-time offer' are not always effective. Customers are intelligent. They are clever. They want concrete, credible offers. However, this isn't the only advantage of using a timer on the internet.
You'll notice that the majority of the content on a website is static when you look at it. The timerhowever isn't. ,Website.
Psychology is a constant force. Our brains are programmed to continuously scan the surroundings to find opportunities and risk. The brain tends to neglect or disregard scenes that are not moving for long periods of time.
Something that continues to change rapidly gains our interest.
