Insights From CRO Experts

Reading Time: 7 minutes What is A/B Testing? A/B Testing involves two versions of a single webpage. Version A is the current version (the ‘Control’), while version B is the modified page (the ‘Treatment’). By running both pages simultaneously, you can easily see which one generates more sales or sign-ups.  Running A/B tests is the only way to optimize a website […]

Reading Time: 15 minutes An A/B test compares two versions of a single webpage: A and B. Your traffic is divided between them and their conversion rates are compared. That way, it’s easy to see which version gets the most clicks, sales and sign-ups. By learning how to do A/B testing, you can optimize your website page by page. […]

Reading Time: 10 minutes Two years ago, Optimizely removed the pricing plans that made A/B testing possible for thousands of businesses. The shift left former customers searching for a cheaper Optimizely alternative. Two years on, this article asks whether predictions about the “death of A/B testing” were correct, and considers the best Optimizely alternatives in 2020. To understand why the changes […]

Reading Time: 11 minutes Despite the money spent on customer acquisition, most stores are surprisingly complacent about their eCommerce conversion rate. Surveys documenting average conversion rates usually put the figure around 2%. That might seem reasonable, but consider this… The Royal Albert Hall seats 5500 people. If 2% of the audience buys something during a show (ie. if the Royal Albert […]

Reading Time: 16 minutes Shopify offers store-owners a selection of over 3800 apps to boost their performance. Each of them claims to improve sales and help businesses grow, but not all of them work. So, how do you know what to avoid, and which apps will boost your Shopify conversion rate? This article shows you: Conversion rate statistics and […]

Reading Time: 14 minutes At Convertize, we try to offer the best customer experience possible. Since the day we first launched our A/B testing tool, we have offered in-app support with Intercom. So, why did we look for Intercom alternatives in 2020? And why did we choose to combine a messaging app with email marketing automation software as the best […]

Reading Time: 12 minutes Creating a persuasive message is the most important part of marketing, and copywriting tools can help you to plan, draft and deliver it more effectively. A good toolbox could save you time, enhance your content and help you scale your content marketing. This article shows you: The best tools for researching topics and developing tone […]

Reading Time: 12 minutes So, you’ve decided to use an A/B testing tool to optimise your website. How do you know which one is best for you? Our CRO Experts have reviewed a complete list of 24 A/B testing tools to help you pick the best solution for your business. There are now 24 major A/B testing tools on the market, not to […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes Despite claims that eCommerce has finally conquered the high-street, brick wall stores appear to be here to stay. Traditional shops do some things better than their digital counterparts and understanding why can help you to improve your eCommerce website. This article outlines 5 quick ways to upgrade your online customer experience, based on the psychology […]

Reading Time: 13 minutes A “Conversion” occurs when a website’s visitor does what a marketer wants them to do. What counts as a “Conversion” depends on your website and your goals. For eCommerce sites, a Conversion is usually when one of your visitors makes a purchase. For other businesses, Conversions are more difficult to define. For example, a company […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes Enter the data from your “A” and “B” pages into the AB test calculator to see if your results have reached statistical significance. Most AB testing experts use a significance level of 95%, which means that 19 times out of 20, your results will not be due to chance. Conversion Rate This is the number […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes You can now view your AB test results in unprecedented detail, marking key moments in your experiment and comparing your conversion rates to changes in your page’s traffic. The new Convertize results page incorporates three innovative features that make your data easier to analyse and interpret. Together with the A/B testing Smart Editor and Traffic […]

Reading Time: 12 minutes Hiring a Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) agency is a big decision. Investing in AB testing and Conversion Rate Optimization does not guarantee results. In fact, working with the wrong organisation can put a big dent in your marketing budget, without increasing your revenue… This list of 21 questions will help you to avoid that situation, telling you […]

Reading Time: 8 minutes Colour is an essential part of design, and it is not only developers who worry about it. No other question has captured the imagination of marketers like the best colour to use for a CTA or webpage. However, for eCommerce, attention has focused on the Add To Cart button. Experiments have shown how colours affect both heart […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes Getting started is always the hardest part, and A/B tests can be overwhelming. There are countless guides to A/B testing, but they often take for granted the most obvious questions: What should I test? Will it be worth it? Does A/B testing really work? This article answers those questions, and will help you to focus on […]