Focus on the metrics that matter
Getting more traffic but not seeing an increase in sales? Most clients and agencies focus on driving traffic, not converting it. This just doesn’t make sense. Especially when you consider that the average conversion rate for big brand ecommerce stores is only 2-3%.
For every $100 spent on driving traffic to websites, companies spend just $1 converting that traffic into business.
Forrester Research
What’s more, unless you know your niche’s average conversion rate you may think you’re doing ok. But the truth is, lead generation websites differ greatly dependent on the sector.
For example, the conversion rates for not-for-profit websites is around 2% whereas for financial services it’s around 10%. That’s why it’s so important to benchmark your conversion rate against your direct competitors.
CRO projects conducted
Avg. increase in data transactions
Avg. increase in financial transactions
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What is conversion rate optimisation?
Conversion rate optimisation (CRO) is a process used to increase the proportion of visitors that complete a specific task or action. Generally, this relates to financial or data transactions but what that task or action is, doesn’t really matter. It could be:
- Completing an online purchase
- Successfully submitting a form
- Downloading a document.
Even though CRO is a recent digital marketing term. It’s based on a well-established process: user centred design.
Does conversion rate optimisation really work?
There’s no doubt that most websites could drastically improve their conversion rates. For many, the opportunity/cost of conversion rate optimisation isn’t worth it. But for some, the rewards can be truly staggering.
Unfortunately, no website is the same. The key to success is having an intimate understanding of your specific users. After all people are influenced by a wide range of things before they convert. Some you can influence, e.g. the usability of your website, the relevance of your content or the effectiveness of your cross-channel marketing. Some you can’t, e.g. the perception of an industry sector, the seasonal nature of sales or other environmental factors that are out with your control.
So, the key is to understand what impact each of these factors has. Only then can you create strategies to reach and successfully convert different customers at different stages in their research and purchasing process.
Key benefits
Rapidly identify and resolve the issues prospects and customers face.
Improve conversion rates and campaign performance.
Increase the volume and value of data and financial transactions.
What do I get?
At the outset of a project we will define specific and measurable performance indicators. All of our resultant work will be focused on achieving these.
Whilst working towards these specific key performance indicators we are likely to generate many of the following outputs:
- User experience audit
- Data analysis report
- Voice of the customer reports
- Analytics measurement model
- Competitor research & benchmarking report
- Proto-personas
- Hypotheses & test plans
- Research & testing reports
- Ongoing performance monitoring reports
- Continuous improvement roadmaps.
When to consider conversion rate optimisation?
We’ve helped a diverse range of clients successfully implement and internalise conversion rate optimisation processes. Despite the potential rewards, you should only consider a CRO process if you are willing to:
- Leverage customer data and qualitative feedback
- Conceive, implement and analyse tests
- Run at least 1 test a week
- Sustain this over the course of 6-12 months.
If that doesn’t sound achievable then you should consider an expert review or a user experience audit.
How much does conversion rate optimisation cost?
Fees start from £25,000 (exc. VAT).
How long does a conversion rate optimisation project take?
The minimum engagement period is 6 months.
What our clients think
NHS 24 needed to complete a product deep dive which covered a number of areas. I cannot recommend them enough to anyone considering how to drive forward their digital ambitions and develop greater user insight across their digital estate and transformation strategies.
Border Crossing UX helped us transform the experience of planning a visit to the Galleries. They took a very comprehensive and strategic approach, aligning needs to meet different requirements. The experience was hugely positive for the organisation and individuals involved in the project.
Border Crossing UX get right inside the mind-set of your clients and work with utter dedication to deliver the results your business needs.
Border Crossing UX helped us achieve and even surpass the expectations we had at the project’s outset.
Border Crossing UX helped us define how micro-businesses perceive and interact with our services. Coming highly recommended, their professionalism and thoroughness was fantastic.
From initial research through to final review their work puts the customer first and is always meticulous, well presented and followed up with ongoing care and expert advice.
Want to discuss conversion rate optimisation?
Find out how we can help you continuously improve your key touch points and processes.
How we do it?
Over the last 10 years, we’ve developed a robust conversion rate optimisation process that delivers results. Whether we’re reviewing a product, service or campaign our user centred approach ensures we:
1. Define objectives, priorities and constraints
- Kick-off workshop
- Measurements of success framework
- Project plan
2. Conduct secondary research
- Business analysis
- Competitor analysis
- Tracking tool testing
- Data analysis (e.g. search, analytics, customer, sales, etc,)
- Target audience segmentation (by behaviour and/or intent)
- Persona development
3. Conduct primary research
- Top task analysis
- Best practice reviews
- Evaluative research & testing (with prospects, customers and lost leads)
4. Develop hypotheses and test plans
- Problem statements and hypotheses
- Research and testing plans
- Prototyping & content development
- Participant recruitment and screening
- Research and testing reports
5. Collaborate effectively
- Research backlog
- Periodic reporting
- Ongoing optimisation recommendations
- Ad-hoc support
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