{"id":45709,"date":"2019-10-01T10:33:12","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T05:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/?p=45709"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:15:25","slug":"increase-ecommerce-conversion-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/increase-ecommerce-conversion-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Evergreen Principles of Persuasion To Increase eCommerce Conversion Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine there\u2019s a cupcake fair in your community and you\u2019re dying to relish a good, heartfelt red velvet cupcake. Of the many counters selling an exotic range, only two of them offer the kind you want\u2014counter A and counter R. While counter A has an animated bunch of customers digging into its delicacies and has a banner saying \u201clast 20 pieces left,\u201d counter R adorns a deathly, almost funereal look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/#guide-download\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Download Free: Conversion Rate Optimization Guide<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one would you go for? If your choice is counter A, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human choices are naturally driven by scarcity. The principle of scarcity states that people tend to give more value to objects that are practically scarce as compared to those available in abundance. When applied to the field of marketing, scarcity, along with urgency, can make for a potential weapon to significantly increase eCommerce conversion sales and revenue thereafter. Of course, this can only be achieved by eCommerce companies with <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/ecommerce-ab-testing\/\">calibrated and systematic testing<\/a> efforts and not through random experiments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analyze your eCommerce website for free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Bgc(--color-light-grey-1) Bdrs(4px) P(20px) Mb(20px)\">\n    <form class=\"js-vwo-form-validate-and-submit D(f) Fld(c) Fld(r)--md Gp(10px) Pos(r)\" method=\"post\" action=\"\/wp-json\/action\/deep-ux-analysis-step1\" novalidate>\n        <label class=\"Fxg(1)\">\n            <input type=\"url\" class=\"input-text W(100%) H(100%) input-text--white\" name=\"url\" placeholder=\"Enter your website URL...\">\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"Pos(a)--md Start(0) B(-20px) C(--color-red) Fz(11px) Trsp(--Op) Trsdu(0.15s) Op(0) invalid-input+Op(1) invalid-reason\">A value for this field is required.<\/div>\n        <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button btn-modal-form-submit\">\n            <svg  width= \"18\"  height= \"18\"  class= \"Mend(8px) Va(m)\" ><use xlink:href=\"#icon-bulb\"><\/use><\/svg>            Analyze My Website        <\/button>\n    <\/form>\n    <div class=\"D(f) Ai(c) Gp(5px) Mt(20px) Pos(r)\">\n        <div class=\"D(f) Ai(c) W(100%)\">\n            <p class=\"Fz(--font-size-14) M(0) Fw(500) Mb(0) deep-ux-widget\">\n                <span>Why analyze?<\/span>\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"tooltip Mstart(5px)\">\n                <svg  width= \"12\"  height= \"12\"  class= \"C(--color-purple) Cur(p) tooltip-icon\" ><use xlink:href=\"#icon-question-mark-2\"><\/use><\/svg>                <div class=\"tooltip:h_D(b) tooltip-icon:h+D(b) D(b):h D(n) M(0)\">\n                    <div class=\"Bxsh(--box-shadow-grey-3) Pos(a) Z(1) Start(0) Start(-58px)--md T(25px) Bd Bdc(#d5d7da) Bgc(--color-white) C(--color-black-light-3) Maw(285px) W(90%) P(16px) Bdrs(4px) Cnt(noq)::b Bdw(10px)::b Bds(s)::b Bdc(t)::b Bdbc(#d5d7da)::b Pos(a)::b T(-20px)::b Start(50%)::b--md Start(30%)::b TranslateX(-50%)::b--md Cnt(noq)::a Bdw(10px)::a Bds(s)::a Bdc(t)::a Bdbc(--color-white)::a Pos(a)::a T(-19px)::a Start(50%)::a--md Start(30%)::a TranslateX(-50%)::a--md\">\n                        <h3 class=\"M(0) Mb(10px) Fz(--font-size-12) Fw(400) Lh(--line-height-headings) deep-ux-widget\">Get a free UX audit powered by VWO Copilot<\/h3>\n                        <ul class=\"P(0) M(0) List(n) Fz(--font-size-12) deep-ux-widget\">\n                            <li class=\"Mb(5px) deep-ux-widget\">\n                                <svg  width= \"12\"  height= \"12\"  class= \"C(--color-green-new-1)\" ><use xlink:href=\"#icon-right-check-circle\"><\/use><\/svg>                                <strong class=\"Mstart(5px) Fw(700)\">Spot Gaps:<\/strong> Reveal hidden conversion leaks.                            <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"Mb(5px) deep-ux-widget\">\n                                <svg  width= \"12\"  height= \"12\"  class= \"C(--color-green-new-1)\" ><use xlink:href=\"#icon-right-check-circle\"><\/use><\/svg>                                <strong class=\"Mstart(5px) Fw(700)\">Data-Backed:<\/strong> Get a prioritized list of fixes.                            <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"deep-ux-widget\">\n                                <svg  width= \"12\"  height= \"12\"  class= \"C(--color-green-new-1)\" ><use xlink:href=\"#icon-right-check-circle\"><\/use><\/svg>                                <strong class=\"Mstart(5px) Fw(700)\">Test Smarter:<\/strong> No more guessing what works.                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"M(0) Flxs(0) deep-ux-widget\"><span class=\"Fz(--font-size-12) Px(12px) Py(1px) Bdrs(30px) Bgc(#ffba00) D(ib) Fw(600)\">Beta<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"Principles of Persuasion - Scarcity and urgency\" id=\"principles-of-persuasion-scarcity-and-urgency\" data-menu-id=\"principles-of-persuasion-scarcity-and-urgency\" style=\"text-align:left\">Principles of Persuasion &#8211; Scarcity and urgency<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Below mentioned are some examples of how different eCommerce websites creatively use these principles of persuasion\u2014scarcity and urgency\u2014to their advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"1) Stock scarcity\" id=\"1-stock-scarcity\" data-menu-id=\"1-stock-scarcity\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><strong><strong>1) Stock scarcity<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Displaying your stock meter on the <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/ecommerce-product-page-design\/\">eCommerce product page<\/a> is always a good conversion practice. Not only does it ensure that there are no last-minute heartbreaks for the customers, but it also speeds up the buying process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A user might be convinced to make a purchase, but they might not always be willing to buy the items right away. They might want to compare the prices of their selected items on other sites, look for discount coupons, the right payment options, or may simply forget about the purchase\u2014thanks to the myriad distractions of the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look how Myntra displays the number of items left as per the size selected on its product pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/pasted-image-0-3.png\" alt=\"display of number of items\" class=\"wp-image-59796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/pasted-image-0-3.png 703w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/pasted-image-0-3.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/pasted-image-0-3.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myntra.com\/\">Myntra<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"2) Size scarcity\" id=\"2-size-scarcity\" data-menu-id=\"2-size-scarcity\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>2) Size scarcity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Imagine you head to a shop to buy a pair of denim jeans, only to find out that the last piece in your size has just gone out of stock. Old story? Well, if it can happen in the retail stores, it can surely happen online as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Informing the buyers when a particular size goes out of stock is similar to killing two birds with one arrow. Not only does this help to inform the online shoppers that a particular product is unavailable, but it also works as positive reinforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See how Myntra, a leading eCommerce site, shows the unavailable size in grey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-10.jpg\" alt=\"correct size unavailability on Jabong.com\" class=\"wp-image-45713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-10.jpg 725w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-10.jpg?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-10.jpg?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myntra.com\/\">Myntra<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Zappos goes a step further and even shows how many items are left in a particular size and color combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"893\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-11.jpg\" alt=\"product size and color combination on Zappos\" class=\"wp-image-45714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-11.jpg 893w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-11.jpg?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-11.jpg?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-11.jpg?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zappos.com\/\">Zappos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"3) Time-bound purchase for next day shipping\" id=\"3-time-bound-purchase-for-next-day-shipping\" data-menu-id=\"3-time-bound-purchase-for-next-day-shipping\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>3) Time-bound purchase for next-day shipping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you are already offering next-day delivery, then a \u2018time-bound purchase\u2019 won\u2019t cost you any additional resources. You just need to inform your customers how many hours\/minutes they have to complete their purchase process to qualify for next-day delivery. Here, you can also offer free shipping schemes as well. Time-bound purchase strategy primarily serves two purposes\u2014it makes customers more proactive towards completing their purchase process within the specified period and eliminates confusion as to when their purchased items will be delivered at their doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zappos once had a permanent banner placed on its homepage and landing pages informing its customers that they needed to place an order before 1 PM to qualify for next-day delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-12.png\" alt=\"next day free shipping banner on an ecommerce store.\" class=\"wp-image-45715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-12.png 1003w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-12.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-12.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-12.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zappos.com\/\">Zappos<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon, on the other hand, shows the exact number of hours\/minutes within which a customer must complete their purchase process to get their order delivered the very next day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-13.jpg\" alt=\"timer countdown for watching movies on Amazon\" class=\"wp-image-45716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-13.jpg?tr=w-1024 1024w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-13.jpg?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-13.jpg?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-13.jpg?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\">Amazon<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably, it\u2019s one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/\">conversion rate optimization<\/a> tactics as well. <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"4) Make them see other buyers\" id=\"4-make-them-see-other-buyers\" data-menu-id=\"4-make-them-see-other-buyers\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>4) Make them see other buyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Two women fighting over the same item of clothing in a fashion store is not just a devil\u2019s mind\u2019s fictitious construct; it\u2019s actually a trick to prompt sales. People are much more inclined towards buying something when others desire the same thing too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking.com is an excellent example to quote here. When you look at a property at Booking.com, it shows exactly how many people are checking out the same property in real-time. <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/glossary\/social-proof\/\">Social proof<\/a> typically helps create a sense of urgency in the minds of shoppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-14.png\" alt=\"number of buyers for property on booking.com\" class=\"wp-image-45717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-14.png 849w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-14.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-14.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-14.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/\">Booking.com<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotels.com even gives you information about how many people are viewing properties in a particular city. A modal box pops up and shows you your virtual competition\/companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-15.png\" alt=\"modal box on hotels.com to show the number of users in a city.\" class=\"wp-image-45718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-15.png 994w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-15.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-15.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-15.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.com\/\">Hotels.com<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/#guide-download\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Download Free: Conversion Rate Optimization Guide<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"5) Limited-period offer\" id=\"5-limited-period-offer\" data-menu-id=\"5-limited-period-offer\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>5) Limited-period offer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The fear of missing out (FOMO) is a legitimate one. It is the anticipated regret of not being able to seize an opportunity. A limited-period offer works precisely the same way. It makes the offer look so tempting and fleeting that one is compelled to take the opportunity before it\u2019s gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon uses a running countdown to show how long the sale will last accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-16.png\" alt=\"countdown on Amazon.com to highlight the duration of a sale.\" class=\"wp-image-45719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-16.png 1440w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-16.png?tr=w-1366 1366w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-16.png?tr=w-1024 1024w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-16.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-16.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-16.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\">Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MakeMyTrip.com shows an alert when the last few discounted airline tickets are left in stock. See how they use color psychology here to instill urgency. The use of the red color is not a mere coincidence; it\u2019s associated with energy, increased heart rate, and is often used in clearance sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-17.png\" alt=\"alert notification on MakeMyTrip for discounted tickets demand.\" class=\"wp-image-45720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-17.png 951w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-17.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-17.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-17.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makemytrip.com\/flights\/\">MakeMyTrip<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"6) Limited-time discount on abandoned cart items\" id=\"6-limited-time-discount-on-abandoned-cart-items\" data-menu-id=\"6-limited-time-discount-on-abandoned-cart-items\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>6) Limited-time discount on abandoned cart items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Offering limited-time discounts on abandoned carts is a great way to use the urgency principle to re-market products. However, you need to ensure that it is not overdone. Doing this too often can affect how people perceive your brand and may compel them to think twice before buying products from your eCommerce store in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See how Target lures customers back by informing them about a reduction in prices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed.png\" alt=\"new price alert\" class=\"wp-image-59798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed.png 512w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/\">Target<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"7) Shopping cart item\u2013Sold out!\" id=\"7-shopping-cart-item-sold-out\" data-menu-id=\"7-shopping-cart-item-sold-out\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>7) Shopping cart item\u2013Sold out!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Seeing some items disappear from the cart works as a reality check for users\u2014urging them to buy the rest of their selected products before they too run out of stock. See how Snapdeal shows a \u2018Sold Out\u2019 message next to items in the cart to prompt urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-19.jpg\" alt=\"sold out notification on cart on Snapdeal.com\" class=\"wp-image-45722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-19.jpg 907w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-19.jpg?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-19.jpg?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-19.jpg?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapdeal.com\/\">Snapdeal<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"8) Limited-period free delivery\" id=\"8-limited-period-free-delivery\" data-menu-id=\"8-limited-period-free-delivery\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>8) Limited-period free delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Well, this is quite similar to limited-period offers. The desire to avail free delivery and not pay any additional shipping costs can plausibly offset a visitor\u2019s tendency to procrastinate the purchase. This can further aid a good user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed-1.png\" alt=\"free delivery persuasion\" class=\"wp-image-59800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed-1.png 512w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed-1.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\">Amazon<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"9) Special discount hours\" id=\"9-special-discount-hours\" data-menu-id=\"9-special-discount-hours\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>9) Special discount hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A two-day or a weekend sale has its charm. But a special discount for a few hours can be more useful in galvanizing excitement. COLOURPOP offers a 6-hour special sale for its visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed-2.png\" alt=\"colourpop special offers\" class=\"wp-image-59802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed-2.png 512w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/unnamed-2.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/colourpop.com\/\">COLOURPOP<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"10) Last chance emails\" id=\"10-last-chance-emails\" data-menu-id=\"10-last-chance-emails\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>10) Last chance emails<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>E-mails informing subscribers about the last day of sale are another great way to grab attention. This is how Myntra makes use of the orange color to drive action on its website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-21.png\" alt=\"big weekend sale on myntra.com\" class=\"wp-image-45724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-21.png 604w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Image-21.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myntra.com\/\">Myntra<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to color psychology, just like red, orange too has an aggressive feel and creates a sense of urgency to take the desired action and boost <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/ecommerce-conversion-rate\/\">ecommerce conversion rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"#free-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Blog-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales.png\" alt=\"Blog Banner VWO testing\" class=\"wp-image-59813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Blog-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales.png 2400w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Blog-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales.png?tr=w-1600 1600w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Blog-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales.png?tr=w-1366 1366w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Blog-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales.png?tr=w-1024 1024w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Blog-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Blog-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Blog-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"Principles of persuasion\u2014Rules beyond scarcity and urgency\" id=\"principles-of-persuasion-rules-beyond-scarcity-and-urgency\" data-menu-id=\"principles-of-persuasion-rules-beyond-scarcity-and-urgency\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Principles of persuasion\u2014Rules beyond scarcity and urgency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Summing up, conversions indeed are all about persuasion. And, they are just not restricted to scarcity and urgency; there\u2019s so much more to explore. Here, in this section, we\u2019ll highlight the other four principles of persuasion and their relationship with eCommerce <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/ecommerce-conversion-optimization-ideas\/\">conversion rate optimization<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"Reciprocity\" id=\"reciprocity\" data-menu-id=\"reciprocity\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Reciprocity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The entire idea of reciprocity states that human beings, by nature, feel obligated to offer something in return to others for the favors they\u2019ve received from them. They feel that it\u2019s a gesture to show their gratitude\u2014to make others feel special. This is exactly what happens in the world of <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/personalized-ecommerce-for-better-sales\/\">personalized eCommerce marketing<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an eCommerce site, it\u2019s always a good idea to offer your customers something good so that they\u2019re obligated to offer something in return. It doesn\u2019t have to be anything hefty, but just a discount coupon, early access to a new product, or information that\u2019s highly insightful and useful. In return, your customers may provide something that helps your brand scale up, either in terms of conversion rate enhancement, more product sales, driving<a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/grow-website-traffic\/\"> traffic to your eCommerce site<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"Commitment\" id=\"commitment\" data-menu-id=\"commitment\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Commitment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This simply defines the concept of selling by involving. Make users feel they\u2019re an integral part of your community. If you give them the liberty to share their thoughts and opinions about your brand, products or services, they\u2019re more likely to become your loyal customers and even advocate your brand on social media platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start small and you\u2019ll see that once your customers begin committing to your brand, they\u2019ll willingly help you achieve your business goals\u2014increase sales, website traffic, and customer base as well. Commitment, in a nutshell, is nothing but the basis of a loyal relationship with your customer.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"Authority\" id=\"authority\" data-menu-id=\"authority\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Authority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The essence of authority runs on the principle of trusting someone with whom you engage in business. Meaning, if a person comes to your site, they confide their trust in you to offer them nothing but the best. For example, if you\u2019re a website that sells baby products, but there\u2019s no certification to show that your products are safe for babies, your visitors are more likely to bounce off. On the other hand, if your website reassures your visitors by showing them all the necessary certifications, they\u2019ll trust your brand and even make purchases.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule here states that if you look confident and successful, people are more likely to pay attention to your brand, engage with it, and even become loyal customers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"Social proof\" id=\"social-proof\" data-menu-id=\"social-proof\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Social proof<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>One thing that this principle teaches us is that social proofing has the power to skyrocket your sales. All you need to do is figure out smart ways to brand yourself so that people start advocating your brand. Use the right tactics, such as showcasing the number of people who\u2019ve bought your products. This gives customers a sense that you\u2019re a brand that they can confide in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/pasted-image-0-1-1.png\" alt=\"Social proof via reviews\" class=\"wp-image-59804\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Image source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/manley-wine-estate-cabernet-sauvignon\/w\/1910375#all_reviews\"><strong>VIVINO<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"Liking\" id=\"liking\" data-menu-id=\"liking\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Liking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>One of the key elements to the principle of liking is to have something in common with your audience. Meaning, finding the right path to connect with your customers to grab their attention and make them like you in every manner possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A smart way to leverage liking in terms of marketing is to point out what your business has in common with its audience. For instance, if you\u2019re an eCommerce site that sells fishing gear, a photo of your company\u2019s CEO wading in a stream can instantly help build a sense of liking among the site visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its essence, liking is nothing but a way to build a strong relationship with your existing and potential customers, to enhance your eCommerce sales conversions, and grow exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, here&#8217;s an interesting conversation we had with Mogens M\u00f8ller on how you can compete against the big players and make a strong presence in your target market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-pocket-casts wp-block-embed-pocket-casts\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How To Compete Against The Big Fish By Mogens M\u00f8ller - VWO Podcast\" src=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/embed\/u519rqh5\" style=\"border: 0; border-radius: 8px; width: 100%; height: 200px;\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"Three golden rules to cohere\" id=\"three-golden-rules-to-cohere\" data-menu-id=\"three-golden-rules-to-cohere\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Three golden rules to cohere<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>So, before you set out to use any of the rules as mentioned above, adhere to these three golden rules<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"1) Don\u2019t expect \u2018scarcity\u2019 to create a lot of demand\" id=\"1-dont-expect-scarcity-to-create-a-lot-of-demand\" data-menu-id=\"1-dont-expect-scarcity-to-create-a-lot-of-demand\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>1) Don\u2019t expect \u2018scarcity\u2019 to create a lot of demand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>\u2018Scarcity\u2019 or \u2018urgency\u2019 work as two of the best ways to motivate customers and quicken their buying process. But, they only work wonders if a customer is already convinced to make the purchase. They may be great procrastination killers, but they do not guarantee demand generation. If you go back to the initial example, it\u2019s only when you\u2019ve decided to buy a cupcake that you start considering whether to choose option A or B. If you\u2019re not convinced that it\u2019s red velvet you want to have, you\u2019ll not make an effort to choose any of the options at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"2) False urgency can backfire\" id=\"2-false-urgency-can-backfire\" data-menu-id=\"2-false-urgency-can-backfire\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>2) False urgency can backfire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Urgency is a subtle art and sounds oxymoronic as well. But, don\u2019t go about faking urgency as it can whiff off your customers right away. Be honest. Don\u2019t try to get rid of the stock that won\u2019t move by flashing messages like \u2018hurry, only last two pieces left.\u2019 Customers will not only easily catch your bluff, but will also start questioning your genuineness. This can, in turn, also ruin their shopping experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level2\" data-menu=\"3) Don\u2019t overdo it\" id=\"3-dont-overdo-it\" data-menu-id=\"3-dont-overdo-it\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>3) Don\u2019t overdo it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re using the scarcity principle in all earnestness, don\u2019t overdo it. You don\u2019t need to employ all the practices with multiple countdowns breathing down a customer\u2019s neck as you\u2019ll end up being a pushy, shady, and untrustworthy brand in the eyes of your customers. Moderation is the key. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/testing\/\">testing<\/a> gives you better insights as to what will work best for your brand and enhance eCommerce conversion rate.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"Conclusion\" id=\"conclusion\" data-menu-id=\"conclusion\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>eCommerce companies are always on the lookout for ways to maximize conversions. Scarcity and urgency are two of the most important tools that can help in demand generation. However, if overdone or practiced in a random manner, these can backfire and damage the brand. The best way to leverage these powerful principles of persuasion for your eCommerce business is to <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/ecommerce-ab-testing\/\">systematically test<\/a> your ideas and calibrate them. This can make a decisive difference to your conversion rates while also helping you build a strong brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"#free-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/End-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Banner VWO A\/B testing\" class=\"wp-image-59816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/End-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales-1024x536.png?tr=w-1024 1024w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/End-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales-1024x536.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/End-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales-1024x536.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/End-Banner_Evergreen-Principles-of-Persuasion-To-Increase-Ecommerce-Conversion-Sales-1024x536.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine there\u2019s a cupcake fair in your community and you\u2019re dying to relish a good, heartfelt red velvet cupcake. 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