• Harnessing the Zeigarnik Effect to Boost UX & Guest Engagement

  • Jan 27 2025
  • Length: 6 mins
  • Podcast

Harnessing the Zeigarnik Effect to Boost UX & Guest Engagement

  • Summary

  • Unfinished tasks stick in our minds more than completed ones—that’s the Zeigarnik Effect in action. In this episode, we break down how this powerful psychological principle can drive more order completions, increase loyalty engagement, and enhance the guest experience across your digital platforms.


    You’ll learn five key strategies to apply the Zeigarnik Effect to your restaurant’s digital experience:

    Make it easy to resume unfinished tasks – Keep abandoned orders top-of-mind.

    Use visual cues – Progress bars and checklists help guests complete their journey.

    Create engagement goals – Show guests how close they are to their next loyalty reward.

    Introduce next steps – Keep guests engaged after checkout to drive retention.

    Communicate with smart reminders – Bring guests back to finish what they started.


    By using these tactics, you can boost conversions, increase AOV, and build lasting loyalty.


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    💡 Want to chat more about optimizing your digital experience? Let’s Rap! 🚀

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