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Nowadays, businesses use different strategies to entice and attract clients to buy their goods and services.
One such tactic is the use of 'countdown timer'. In this article, we'll talk about the functions of a countdown timer and how you can utilize it to create a niche for yourself.
What is a Countdown Timer?
A countdown timer is described as a digital clock that counts down to a particular date or number to indicate the beginning or end of an offer or an event.
While such large timer were commonly used on landing pages they have now made appearances on checkout pages.
The purpose of a countdown timer is to create a sense of urgency and give the impression that "time is getting shorter."
Businesses can also make use of countdown timers that will count down until the time when special deals or discounts are made available. This is a great way to spark curiosity and keep people coming back.
Psychology: The Secret to Making Countdown Timers Effective
According to a study conducted by Whichtestwon, adding the countdown timer, in the majority of cases, increases the company's revenue by up to 9%.
The countdown was easy and highlighted the time until the next day's delivery.
While it might not seem to be a lot, nine percent of your visitors can significantly impact the amount of money you earn.
The benefits of using a countdown clock timer aren't just highlighted in this test. Another study examined the benefits of using a countdown timer on websites and found that time machine can improve form completion times.
The research showed that timers can boost sales even though it is not immediately noticed. What's the reason to the success of countdown timers? The answer lies in psychology.
A timer performs a basic job - create a sense of urgency. This is vital because urgency related to a number of well-established psychology principles: the fear of not being able to access something and the fear of being in a hurry.
A large number of websites make use of scarcity in one manner or in another. This is one of Cialdini’s six principles and could be a great starting place for marketers looking to attract buyers.
The trick is easy - 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 availability are more sought-after than those that are readily available or available in larger quantities.
Did you consider that even brands with established names are able to use the "scarcity effect" to boost sales? Amazon, the most popular online marketplace appears to have developed this technique.
A timer and inventory warning will help boost conversions rapidly. But that's not the only way to increase your conversion. Another factor which can assist you in increasing the speed of your conversion is fear of not being able to make it. Also known as FoMO.
What can timers do to produce these effects? According to science that timers can be extremely powerful triggers for urgency.
They're more specific and are better able to grab interest. Vague statements such as 'limited time offer' do not always work. Customers are intelligent. Customers are intelligent. They seek out concrete, credible offers. However, they don't just look for concrete and reliable offers.
It is evident that the majority of the information on a webpage is static if you examine it. The timer, however, isn't. ,Click here.
Again, the psychology rule here. The brains of our species are programmed to constantly look around for opportunity and danger. If the scene isn't moving for long periods of time are often dismissed or ignored by the brain.
Something that continues to change quickly catches our attention.
