What it solves & why businesses use it
Someone browsing might not be ready to buy until they see a discount. A sale announcement pop-up is a powerful tool to drive immediate purchases by encouraging customers to act quickly before the offer expires.
Key benefits include:
- By announcing a limited-time sale, businesses can encourage quick action and convert hesitant visitors into buyers by leveraging urgency.
- Sale announcements drive immediate conversions and increase order volumes, especially when combined with other offers.
Sale announcements are particularly useful during high-traffic periods, such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday seasons, where shoppers are actively looking for deals.
When & how to use it
Show the popup when someone lands on the homepage to ensure all visitors know about ongoing or upcoming sales. Also, trigger the sale announcement when users visit a product or category page that is included in the sale, creating a seamless connection between the promotion and the product. That’s where users are likely shopping or exploring, so it’s prime time to highlight your offer. Give visitors 3-5 seconds to engage with the site before popping up.
How it looks
Here's what a typical sales announcement pop-up includes:
- Value proposition: Sales copy that usually creates urgency and demonstrates savings.
- Button: Depending on the nature of the sale, it can take the visitor to a specific product category or take them back to the homepage.
- Text roller (optional): Some templates contain a text roller, which makes the pop-up more dynamic and engaging, and makes it easier.
- Countdown timer (optional): Add a countdown timer to create a sense of urgency and push customers to make quick decisions before the offer expires.