Increase motivation

Zeigarnik Effect

People want to finish things.

Hand-drawn person in a purple top holding their head with both hands, surrounded by stacks of white papers on a desk.

How it works

Unfinished tasks cause stress and are more present in the memory than tasks that have already been completed.

When to use it

Use the effect if you want to motivate your visitors and increase their willingness to purchase your product.

Online examples from practice

Memories

Put your finger in the wound and give a friendly reminder of unfinished tasks.

  • If your customer has started but not completed an order, you can remind them
  • For example, send e-mails with a friendly reminder that something is still in the shopping cart.
FixPart abandoned-cart email with logo, question about forgotten products, a glass food processor bowl listed at 29,21 euro and a green Zum Warenkorb button.
FinanceScout24 reminder email headed Hast du nicht etwas vergessen? with logo, short greeting text about a car insurance offer and a cyan button Zu meinen Angeboten.
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