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Nowadays, companies employ a variety of tactics to draw customers to buy their products and services.
One such tactic is using a "countdown timer'. In this article, we'll talk about what a countdown timer does and the best way to use it to create a niche for yourself.
What is a Countdown Timer
A countdown timer is described as a computerized clock that counts down from a certain date or number to indicate the end or beginning of an offer or event.
Although such large timer were typically used on landing pages, they've now found their way to checkout pages, as well.
The primary purpose of a countdown timer is to create the impression that "time is running out" and create an urgency.
Companies also utilize countdown timers which will count down until the time when special deals or discounts will be offered. This can be used to attract attention and keep people interested and coming back.
Psychology: How can you use countdown timers to your advantage?
According to Whichtestwon's study that includes a countdown clock, it could boost the revenue of a business up to 9 percent.
The countdown did a simple job. It highlighted the time left for delivery the next day.
Although it might not sound like much 9 percent of your visitors can significantly impact your profit.
The benefits of using a countdown timer aren't just mentioned in this test. Another test examined the advantages of using a countdown timer on web pages and demonstrated that time machine can increase form completion time.
Based on the study that a timer, in the event that it's not immediately noticed could boost sales. So, what's the key to the success of countdown timers? The answer lies in psychology.
A timer can do a simple job - create a sense of urgency. This is vital because urgency is connected to a variety of established psychology concepts: the fear of not being able to access something and the fear of being in a hurry.
A large number of websites employ scarcity in some manner or other. It is among Cialdini's six principles and can be a great starting place for businesses looking to attract customers.
The trick is that you have to show you're not having enough of something. It may sound odd but the fact is that things thought to be in limited supply are more sought-after as opposed to those easily available or in larger quantities.
Did you realize that even well-known brands can benefit from the "scarcity effect" to increase sales? Amazon, the most popular online marketplace in the world has developed this technique.
An inventory warning with a timer can increase the speed of conversion. In addition to this an additional principle is at play: the fear of not being able to attend commonly referred to as FoMO.
What are the methods employed to produce these effects? Based on research, timers can be very powerful triggers for urgency.
They are more specific and can be drawn to your notice. Simple phrases like 'limited time offer' do not work every time. Customers are intelligent. They look for concrete and reliable offers. Butthis isn't necessarily the only benefit to using a timer on the internet.
You'll notice that the majority of the information on a page is static when you take a look at it. However, the timer isn't. ,Home page.
Psychology is the governing factor here. Our brains are programmed to continuously scan the surroundings for danger and opportunity. If the scene isn't moving for long time tend to be dismissed or ignored by our brains.
We are drawn to something that is constantly changing.
