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Squarespace adds scarcity tools to boost e-commerce urgency

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Squarespace launched limited-release features for its e-commerce platform, enabling sellers to create time-limited product drops and countdown timers. The tools aim to leverage FOMO (fear of missing out) to drive sales. Merchants can now schedule product availability windows and display real-time scarcity indicators.

Meridian48 take
While tapping FOMO is a proven tactic, Squarespace's move risks encouraging manipulative sales practices if not paired with transparency safeguards.
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