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Nowadays, businesses use different strategies to entice and attract clients to buy their goods and services.
One of these strategies is using a "countdown timer'. We'll go over the function of a countdown timer and how it can assist you carve your own niche.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer computer software that calculates the time from a specific date or number to determine the time that an offer or event ends or begins.
Although such timer, were most often used on landing pages, they are now making their way onto checkout pages.
A countdown timer's main purpose is to create the impression that "time is running out" and create a sense of feeling of urgency.
Additionally companies also utilize countdown timers to count down to the time a discount or promotion will become available. This can be used to create curiosity and keep customers coming back.
Psychology: How to create countdown timers that work
According to Whichtestwon's survey the addition of a countdown timer could boost the revenue of a business up to 9 percent.
The countdown was straightforward and highlighted the time to the next day's delivery.
It may not seem like a significant increase to many people, but if you calculate the number of people who visit your site you'll see the major difference nine percent can make to your profit.
This isn't the only test to have highlighted the advantages of using a countdown timer. Another test examined the advantages of using a timer for web pages and demonstrated that time machine can improve the speed of completion of forms.
The test found that timers can boost sales, even if it's not immediately noticeable. What's the reason behind the effectiveness of timers that count down? The answer, simply is psychology.
The purpose of a timer easy it creates urgency. This is vital because urgency is related to various well-established psychology concepts that include scarcity and the fear of missing out.
Many websites make use of 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 buyers.
It's simple to accomplish this: show that you're running out of items. It may sound odd but the fact is that things considered to be in short availability are sought-after more as opposed to those readily available or available in larger quantities.
Did you know that even well-established brands utilize the 'scarcity effect' to boost sales? Amazon the world's most popular online marketplace seems to have mastered the art.
An inventory warning using a timer may increase the speed of conversion. This is not the only thing. Another principle that can aid in increasing the speed of your conversion is fear of missing out. Also known as FoMO.
How are timers used to create these effects? The scientific literature has demonstrated that timers can trigger an intense feeling of urgency.
They're more specific and are better able to draw attention. Vague statements such as "limited time offer" will not always work. Customers are sophisticated. They are intelligent. They are looking for real, reliable offers. But, this isn't the only advantage of having a timer on a website.
You'll notice that the majority of the content on a page is static if you take a look at it. The timer, however, isn't. ,Learn more.
Psychology has its rules once again. Our brains are programmed by nature to constantly scan the environment for danger and opportunity. If the scene isn't moving for long time are often dismissed or ignored by our brains.
We are drawn to the constant change of something.
