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Nowadays, businesses use different strategies to draw customers to purchase their products and services.
The countdown timer is one of these strategies. In this post, we'll talk about the function of a countdown clock and how you can make use of it to make your own niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is a computer program that counts down from a specific date or number to indicate the time that an offer or event closes or starts.
While such online timer were usually utilized on landing pages, they've recently been added to checkout pages as well.
The main function of a countdown timer is to create the impression that "time is closing" and to create a sense of sense of urgency.
Businesses also use countdown timers which will count down until the time when discounts or special offers will be made available. This can be used to spark curiosity and keep people coming back.
Psychology: How can you use countdown timers to your advantage?
According to Whichtestwon's study that includes a countdown clock, it can increase a company's revenue by as high as 9%.
The countdown accomplished a simple job. It highlighted the remaining time for next-day delivery.
While it might not seem to be a lot 9 percent of your site visitors could significantly impact your profits.
The advantages of using a countdown timer are not just highlighted in this study. Another test studied the advantages of using a countdown timer on websites and found that time counter can improve form completion time.
According to the test the timer, even if not easily noticed is able to boost sales. What is the secret behind the success of countdown timers and other countdown timers that are not immediately recognized? The answer is simple is psychological.
The purpose of a timer is straightforward it creates an atmosphere of urgency. This is vital because urgency is connected to a number of well-established psychology concepts: the fear of not being able to access something and the feeling of scarcity.
A lot of websites use scarcity in some way or other. It's one of Cialdini's six principles and can be a great starting point for marketers looking to engage buyers.
The trick is simple - you have to show you're in a pinch. This may seem odd, but it is true that products that are considered to be in short availability are more sought-after in comparison to items that are easily available or in greater quantity.
Did you know that even established brands are able to use the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon the world's most popular online marketplace seems to have perfected the art.
A timer or inventory alert can help increase conversions quickly. In addition to this the other principle is at play: the fear of missing out, more popularly known as FoMO.
How are timers employed to produce these effects? Research has proven that timers can trigger an intense sense of urgency.
They are more precise and are able to draw your notice. Inconsistent phrases such as "limited time offer" will not work every time. Customers are intelligent. They look for concrete and reliable offers. However, they don't simply look for concrete and credible offers.
If you go through any page, you'll discover that the majority of the content is static. But the timer is not. ,Read more.
Psychology rules again. The brain is wired to continuously scan the environment for danger and potential. The brain tends to neglect or ignore scenes that are not moving for long periods of time.
Something that continues to change quickly catches our focus.
