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Nowadays, businesses use various strategies to draw customers to buy their products and services.
One such tactic is the use of 'countdown timer'. In this post, we'll speak about what a countdown timer does and the best way to utilize it to make a niche for yourself.
What is a countdown timer?
A countdown timer is described as a computerized clock that is counting down from a certain date or number to indicate the end or beginning of an offer or an event.
Although such large timer were typically used on landing pages, they've now found their way to checkout pages too.
The primary purpose of a countdown timer is to convey a sense of urgency, and to give the impression that "time is running out."
In addition to this, businesses also use countdown timers that count down to the moment a particular discount or promotion will become available. This can spark curiosity and keep people returning.
Psychology: How do you make countdown timers work
Based on a study by Whichtestwon the addition of the countdown timer, in the majority of cases, increases the company's revenue by as much as 9%.
The countdown performed a basic job of highlighting the remaining time for delivery the next day.
Although it may not seem to be a lot 9 percent of your visitors can significantly impact your profits.
The benefits of using a countdown clock timer are not just mentioned in this test. Another study examined the benefits of using a timer for websites and found that time machine can increase the speed of completion of forms.
The research showed that timers can boost sales, even if it's not immediately noticeable. What's the reason to the success of countdown timers? Psychology may be the answer.
A timer performs a basic task - it creates a sense of urgency. This is vital since urgency is linked to various well-established psychology concepts that include scarcity and the anxiety about missing out.
Many websites use scarcity in one way or in another. It's one of Cialdini's six principles and can be an excellent point of reference for marketers looking to attract customers.
It's easy to do this: show that you're running out of items. It may sound odd, but it is true that products that are considered to be in short supply are more sought-after in comparison to items that are readily available or in larger quantities.
Did you know that established brands use the'scarcity effect' to boost sales? Amazon is the most well-known online marketplace appears to have achieved this art.
A timer and an inventory warning will help boost conversions rapidly. In addition to this an additional principle plays a role - the fear of missing out, more popularly known as FoMO.
How can timers be used to generate these effects? The scientific literature has demonstrated that timers can create an intense feeling of urgency.
They're more specific and are better able to draw interest. Inconsistent phrases such as 'limited-time offer' are not always successful. Customers are smart. They look for concrete and credible offers. Butthis isn't necessarily the only advantage of using a timer on web pages.
If you look around on the page, you'll find that almost all content is static. However, the timer isn't. ,View source.
Once again, psychology rules here. Our brains are programmed by nature to continuously scan the surroundings to find opportunities and risk. The brain tends to neglect or ignore scenes that are static for a long time.
We are drawn to the constant change of something.
