{"id":4655,"date":"2017-02-16T01:25:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T06:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/?p=4655"},"modified":"2024-05-03T22:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T22:46:23","slug":"must-read-resources-on-conversion-optimization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/must-read-resources-on-conversion-optimization\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Must Read, Bookmark, Save, Listen to Resources On Conversion Optimization"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 17<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>In the last couple of years, there has been an increase in online searches for the term conversion rate optimization.<\/p>\n<p>Many books have been written, articles published online, videos produced, and agencies formed.<\/p>\n<p>As experts and thought leaders in the industry, we&#8217;ve put together a list of conversion optimization resources (best books on conversion rate optimization etc).<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled a list of the top 100 conversion rate optimization books, videos, and articles that you need to own, bookmark, and\/or read on conversion optimization.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conversion Rate Optimization Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dont-Make-Me-Think-Usability\/dp\/0321344758\">Don\u2019t make me think \u2013 Steven Krug<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">Considered\u00a0by many experts as the \u2018layperson\u2019s usability bible\u2019. This book is recommended for all those who want to know how to get started with web usability. It\u2019s also a great refresher course in the basic steps for advanced users as well.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Web-Analytics-An-Hour-Day\/dp\/0470130652\">Web Analytics: An Hour A Day \u2013 Avinash Kaushik<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">This book provides a step\u2013by\u2013step guide into creating a successful\u00a0web analytics strategy. The book helps you glean more than the average number of actionable insights from your web analytics data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Call-Action-Formulas-Improve-Results\/dp\/078521965X\">Call To Action \u2013 Bryan Eisenberg<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">This book provides foundational information on how\u00a0to plan, achieve and evaluate performance results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Landing-Page-Optimization-Definitive-Conversions\/dp\/0470610123\">Landing Page Optimization\u00a0by Tim Ash<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">Tim Ash is the Founder of Conversion Conference and CEO of SiteTuners. This book explains all the basics and goes beyond specific roles to provide a practical and pragmatic view of CRO.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Conversion-Optimization-Converting-Prospects-Customers\/dp\/1449377564\">Conversion Optimization: The Art and Science of Converting Prospects into Customers<\/a><strong>\u2013 Ayat Shukairy and Khalid Saleh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">The book\u00a0introduces \u00a0the Conversion Framework process developed by the folks here at Invesp and used by optimization teams across the globe to help companies increase their website conversion rates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Always-Be-Testing-Complete-Optimizer\/dp\/0470290633\">Always Be Testing \u2013 Bryan Eisenberg<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">This is one of the first books that focused on conducting A\/B and MVT testing. Although many tools have been developed since then, this book continues to be one of the best in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Should-Test-That-Optimization\/dp\/1118301307\">You Should Test That &#8211; Chris Goward<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">The book helps you learn how to convert your leads into buying customers. This book helps you understand the testing procedures that are necessary to optimize website elements in order to encourage visitors to take specific actions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Beginner Guides On Conversion Optimization<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/map-buyer-personas\/\">DIY: How to map your buyer personas to improve conversions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Any marketing effort requires a good deal of market research. It\u2019s important to anticipate customers every move, how they think, and what their interests are: this can be achieved through the creation of personas. This guide helps you through a step-by-step process to develop the right personas for your website.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/competitive-analysis-for-conversion-rate-optimization\/\">Guide to Competitive Analysis for Conversion Rate Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can learn a lot from your competitors, both good features and elements to avoid. A comprehensive competitive analysis is fundamental to\u00a0any CRO program. This guide will help you in conducting a full competitive analysis.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/qualaroo.com\/beginners-guide-to-cro\/\">The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a step-by-step tutorial that helps you convert all kinds of site visitors to buying customers. This guide will help you learn the basics of CRO, and guide you to build your own conversion plan and test it. You\u2019ll be able to improve your site\u2019s performance while being wary of the common CRO pitfalls.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quicksprout.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-conversion-optimization\/\">The Definitive Guide To Conversion Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Ensuring good Conversion Rate Optimization should be every business\u2019s top priority. Aimed at marketers, founders, entrepreneurs, and bloggers, this guide provides a detailed, and very scientific, approach to CRO needs and processes. A useful resource to anyone who wants to learn about CRO and wants to know how to get the best out of their CRO testing plans. This guide is \u00a0and others.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/seogadget-guide-conversion-rate-optimization\">The SEOgadget Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This handy infographic helps you get started with Conversion Rate Optimization and maximize business ROI from the start. Learn about the Good Path and the Bad Path of CRO, to avoid random testing and guesswork.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li>Your Step-by-Step Guide to A\/B Testing with Google Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A guide to help you using a free tool for conducting A\/B tests. You will learn how to set up tests, and how to identify when to stop testing. Whether you\u2019re planning to build a blog or opening up an online retail business, you need these tips to succeed.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/the-landing-page-makeover-guide-7-tips-for-higher-conversions\/\">The Landing Page Makeover Guide \u2013 7 Tips for Higher Conversions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This article shares the most successful landing page optimization projects with the reader. Learn seven tips to achieve higher conversions with your landing pages, from studying your audience to creating benefit driven copy.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conversion-rate-experts.com\/learning-zone\/\">Learning Zone By Conversion Rate Experts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A collection of CRO advice articles from conversion rate experts. A must read for anyone interested in digging deeper into conversion optimization.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"16\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/econsultancy.com\/blog\/64210-what-is-conversion-rate-optimisation-cro-and-why-do-you-need-it\/\">What is conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and why do you need it?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a series of beginner&#8217;s guides aimed at educating on what CRO is and how to measure and improve conversions. The guides stress CRO as being extremely critical to the success of any business, even if a site is doing very well in other areas. The takeaway is that no matter how good the design or how good the content, the important thing is to ensure the site converts well.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"17\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/rejoiner\/20-conversion-rate-optimization-experts-share-top-tip-for-e-commerce\">20 Conversion Rate Optimization Experts Share Their Top Tip for eCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This slideshare presents 20 top tips shared by conversion rate optimization experts who\u2019ve succeeded in various ecommerce ventures. The guide stresses on hyping underutilized pages, such as the Thank You page, to up conversions, and the importance of guiding visitors back to their cart. There\u2019s also emphasis on remarketing.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"18\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/SearchMarketingExpo\/4-principles-for-higher-conversion-by-khalid-saleh\">4 Principles For Higher Conversion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Increasing CRO is a complex issue for all businesses, big or small. Through conversion marketing, it is possible to address the huge percentage of visitors who don\u2019t make it to the conversion bracket. This guide focuses on the shopping conversion rate enjoyed by online retailers and how it can be increased through best practices, usability principles, and determining and sticking to KPIs.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"19\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marketingsherpa.com\/offers\/qkgd-conversion-rate-optimization.php\">MarketingSherpa Quick Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This guide offers several tactics to make sure that you are running valid tests to optimize conversions. Many important decisions are made based on inaccurate data. The guide emphasizes calculating the statistical significance of the data you\u2019re testing instead of going with just any data. This guide presents you with 9 tactics that will help you run valid tests. You\u2019re also provided a validity tool that\u2019s free so you can evaluate testing data.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"20\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rich-page.com\/website-optimization\/the-ultimate-guide-to-conversion-rate-optimization\/\">The Ultimate Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One of the objectives of CRO is to optimize visitors&#8217; experiences on your site, to convert them into customers. As fundamental as search engine rankings are, this guide focuses on CRO, which is what impacts your business\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"21\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conversion-rate-experts.com\/cro-tips\/\">Split-testing 101: A quick-start guide to conversion rate optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This guide presents 108 methods to increase your website\u2019s profits. It also introduces split-testing software and how such software can be used to increase CRO. You&#8217;ll understand how to carry out split-tests and evaluate the stats.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"22\">\n<li><del>Conversion Optimization Guide<\/del><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><del>This guide emphasizes the need to reduce friction during visitor\u2019s interaction with your site. The idea behind getting a visitor to complete the steps required for conversion is to provide the visitor with a pleasant and unhindered experience. This guide talks about increasing sales with your present traffic itself, testing conversions and what mistakes to avoid.<\/del><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"23\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/adwords\/answer\/2471188?hl=en\">A Guide to Conversion Optimizer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This guide helps you understand how Conversion Optimizer works. Your bottom-line depends not on clicks or impressions, but on maximizing conversions. Conversion Optimizer gives you the maximum or the average amount you\u2019re willing to pay for a conversion. Based on the conversion bid metric you choose, Conversion Optimizer will focus on converted clicks or on conversions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"24\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/ab-testing\/vs-multivariate-testing\/\">The\u00a0definitive guide to multivariate and A\/B testing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A collection of several articles that delve into creating an A\/B and MVT tests.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"25\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopify.in\/blog\/12385217-the-beginners-guide-to-simple-a-b-testing\">The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Simple A\/B Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This guide emphasizes on A\/B testing for improving online conversions, achieving growth in business, improving sales and getting the maximum out of web traffic. A\/B testing can be used to test emails, copy, landing pages and much more. There are definite advantages to split-testing methods, and this guide goes on to illustrate these advantages.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"26\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wordstream.com\/blog\/ws\/2014\/02\/26\/ab-testing-best-practices\">A\/B Testing Best Practices Can Save You Time, Money and Effort<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This guide focuses on the best practices of A\/B testing, and how they can save you money, time and effort. A\/B testing can ensure a pleasant and rewarding experience for users on your site, by optimizing each page element.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conversion Rate Optimization Blogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"27\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conversion-rate-experts.com\/reasons-to-get-obsessed-with-cro\/\">5 reasons to get obsessed with conversion rate optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog post provides 5 excellent reasons for any business to get really obsessed with Conversion Rate Optimization.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"28\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/searchenginewatch.com\/sew\/how-to\/2183185\/split-test-fails\">What to do When Your Split Test Fails<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog post explains in detail why split tests, or A\/B tests as they are known, fail. One reason could be invalid tests. Another reason could be the SEO expert failed to run tests that are significantly different. The variation between the A and B tests should be significant in order to consider the results.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"29\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/searchengineland.com\/how-to-get-management-excited-about-conversion-optimization-125949\">How To Get Management Excited About Conversion Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A\u00a0search marketer\u2019s job is to generate more web traffic, leading to more sales. However, more traffic doesn\u2019t necessarily mean greater conversion rates. This blog \u00a0post explains why the pursuit of traffic might distract businesses from the actual goal \u2013 CRO \u2013 and how higher conversion rates bring down search marketing and acquisition costs.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"30\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/searchenginewatch.com\/sew\/how-to\/2186664\/supercharge-conversion-rate-optimization-structure-cro-win\">Supercharge Your Conversion Rate Optimization: How to Structure CRO &amp; Win<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Creating the right kind of web traffic has become extremely challenging these days, thanks to algorithm changes everywhere. The traffic that you do enjoy is doubly precious. This blog post explains how to use various persuasive methods and acute data analysis to leverage existing traffic and increase conversions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"31\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/cro\/\">Conversion Optimization Tactics in Action<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog post shares a number of successful tactics to help businesses leverage conversion optimization advice. The blog focuses on boosting ecommerce sales, getting more customer reviews, getting the most out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/your-complete-guide-to-call-to-action-button-plus-a-bonus-with-free-200-effective-cta-buttons\/\">call to action buttons<\/a>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"32\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/patrickspenner\/2012\/07\/02\/marketers-have-it-wrong-forget-engagement-consumers-want-simplicity\/\">Marketers Have It Wrong: Forget Engagement, Consumers Want Simplicity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This article mentions the efforts of\u00a0businesses in building brand loyalty and impacting purchase decision. The author points out that customers follow brands on social media not for the sake of the community, but mainly for discounts and coupons. The article\u00a0explains further on how to leverage this customer behavior\u00a0to have a bigger impact on purchase decisions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"33\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conversionxl.com\/website-redesign-higher-conversions-tread-lightly\/\">Website Redesign for Higher Conversions? Tread Lightly<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog post is meant for businesses who decide to redesign their entire website to up their conversion rates. With advice on why it\u2019s not recommended to make too many sweeping changes or opt for a radical web design, the blog goes on to explain why a major change in web design might actually bring the conversion rate down, instead of up.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"34\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/webdesignxperts.com.au\/blog\/visitor-stick-website-for-long\/\">Make your visitor your fan in 6 easy ways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your business website is the most critical part of your business. This blog talks about why it\u2019s important to keep visitors engaged with content on your site. The blog goes on to explain the many tricks you can try to keep visitors coming back to your site to check on the content, including basic changes to your site.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"35\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nerds.airbnb.com\/experiments-at-airbnb\/\">Experiments at Airbnb [Case Study]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog post discusses the need to run various controlled experiments in order to learn customer behavior. The blog provides the example of Airbnb, a two-sided online marketplace on which experiments were recently run. The blog shares both the gains and the pitfalls of conducting similar experiments on a business site.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"36\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/conversion-rate-optimization-questions-quora\/\">8 Questions about increasing your website conversion rates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Find out the answers for the most common questions on CRO. From best strategies, to tools and overlapping tests, you will learn great insights to improve your conversions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"37\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vtldesign.com\/web-strategy\/online-lead-generation-through-your-website\/\">Online Lead Generation Through Your Website: A Guide For B2B Companies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog post deals with a question that troubles many businesses \u2013 are sufficient leads being generated by their websites? This blog is aimed at B2B companies that are struggling with online lead generation strategies. The blog goes on to explain how to generate high quality leads that company sales teams can close easily to increase profit margins.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"38\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.crazyegg.com\/2014\/01\/07\/call-tracking\/\">Bridging The Gap Between Phone Calls &amp; Analytics in 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog post is aimed at marketers who understands the importance of everything that goes into conversion optimization. With all that effort and knowledge, such smart marketing companies might forget how to address\u00a0web visitors who actually calls in using a telephone. All the collected data and data analysis fail in this case.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"39\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/ab-testing\/\">A\/B Tests That Destroy the Myths Created by A\/B Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A\/B testing has resolved many issues for web retailers, helping them achieve greater CROs all around. However, A\/B testing has created some myths. This blog explores why this is and breaks many of the myths that A\/B testing has generated over time.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"40\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seobook.com\/whats-wrong-ab-testing\">What\u2019s Wrong With A\/B Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Granted, A\/B testing is a marketing standard as far as ecommerce goes. However, A\/B testing, while sounding simple, can be quite complicated. How does one determine small differences in customer behavior based on A\/B testing? This blog questions if A\/B testing is appropriate in all cases and what are the alternatives.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"41\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/onlinebusiness.volusion.com\/articles\/three-ways-to-convert-shoppers-with-effective-site-navigation\/\">3 Ways to Convert Shoppers with Effective Website Navigation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog demonstrates how effective site navigation helps convert more visitors. With effective navigation, customers can\u00a0quickly find what they need and complete their purchase. Depending only on a navigation tool aimed at not-so-aware customers might defeat the purpose.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"42\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.searchenginepeople.com\/blog\/9-conversion-rate-optimization-must-knows.html\">9 Things You Must Know About Conversion Rate Optimization (Before You Start!)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog explains several conversion rate optimization techniques that every keen business should know. Among the recommendations, a business should always learn about\u00a0competitors\u2019 progress, and understand which techniques worked for them but might not be applied to every situation.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"43\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conversionxl.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-increasing-ecommerce-conversion-rates\/\">The Ultimate Guide to Increasing Ecommerce Conversion Rates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog provides an excellent guide to increasing your website\u2019s conversion rates. Several tips are provided on how to enhance user experience and thereby increase conversion rates. This blog is a good beginner\u2019s guide on CRO techniques and how to enhance user experience.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"44\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/tweak-your-microcopy-to-boost-your-conversion-rates\/\">8 Ways You Can Tweak Your Microcopy To Boost Your Conversion Rates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog presents 8 simple techniques on writing web copy that truly converts. Each technique relies on years of research and A\/B tests done on web copy samples. The blog is a good guide for web copywriters and businesses.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"45\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/5-step-framework-for-conversion-rate-optimization\">A 5-Step Framework for Conversion Rate Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog explains the common conversion roadblocks that can be found on a business website, and how these blocks prevent conversion. Main among these is lack of trust among users, and the importance of building a strong relationship with them through security signals and safe shopping.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"46\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conversionscientist.com\/web-site-optimization\/12-rules-maximizing-conversions-adwords\/\">12 Rules for Maximizing Conversions from AdWords<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog provides an excellent guide on Google AdWords and how to use its various features and tools to excel in your campaigns. Some of the suggestions include\u00a0rotating Google Ads and otherwise manipulating their placement.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"47\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/ways-to-optimize-ppc-landing-page\/\">9 Insanely Simple Ways to Optimize Your PPC Landing Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog is a wholesome guide on how to prevent your PPC Ads from taking your visitor\u2019s attention elsewhere. There are ways to leverage PPC Ads to increase your site\u2019s conversion rate.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"48\">\n<li>Cart Abandonment is Rising: 5 Tips For Cart Recovery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog focuses on how to prevent shopping cart abandonment rates through various tactics. The blog offers tips to personalize shopping carts and follow up with customers when a cart is abandoned. A\u00a0good guide for any online retail business that\u2019s suffering high shopping cart abandonment rates.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"49\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wordstream.com\/blog\/ws\/2012\/12\/03\/why-use-adwords\">Why Use AdWords? Here Are 10 Reasons<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog explains why marketers and businesses should use Google AdWords. Filled with many examples and scenarios.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"50\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.wishpond.com\/post\/82696364795\/25-tips-to-optimize-landing-page-conversions\">25 Tips to Optimize Landing Page Conversions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog details 25 excellent tips for optimizing landing page conversions. Apart from the obvious design and user experience changes any business should attempt to up landing page conversions, the blog also describes how savvy marketing techniques can gain more user eyeballs.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"51\">\n<li>A Step-By-Step Process for Creating the Ideal Landing Page<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog talks about the perfect landing page and what it should contain, ideally. It goes on to provide a step-by-step process for creating such a landing page. Knowledge of the user plays a huge role in the creation. This is a good guide for those who want to increase their landing page conversions.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conversion Optimization Lists Guide:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"52\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.kissmetrics.com\/75-copywriting-resources\/\">75 Resources for Writing Incredible Copy that Converts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Great web copy can entice, pull and convince users to commit to your CTA. That\u2019s why great copy writers are highly valued by businesses. Use this list of 75 copywriting resources to understand and learn how to write masterful web copy for your website.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"53\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.widerfunnel.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/31-conversion-optimization-tips-and-counting\">31 Conversion Optimization Tips \u2013 How to Increase Conversion Rates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This list provides 31 top tips for Conversion Optimization. Each tip is less than 140 characters long, which is the perfect length for a tweet. These tips have been used by several businesses to lift conversion rates successfully.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"54\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/growthhackingpro.com\/21-user-activation-growth-hacks\/\">21 User Activation Hacks You Need To Know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Acquisition is only the first step of the conversion funnel. Making them stay on your site and commit to the action you put in front of them is called activation. This is the stage where you have to use every bit of your cunning to convince users to stay. This list of 21 user activation growth hacks helps you understand the reasons for user retention.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"55\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/searchenginewatch.com\/sew\/how-to\/2187317\/conversion-optimization-tips\">Top 20 Conversion Optimization Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This list of top conversion rate optimization tips is exactly what any small or big business needs to grow profits. This list gives you a clear idea of what to test, where to begin and what to avoid during the conversion process.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"56\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/blog\/tabid\/6307\/bid\/33375\/16-Ways-to-Simplify-Your-Prospects-Decision-Making-Process.aspx\">16 Ways to Simplify Your Prospects&#8217; Decision-Making Process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This list provides 16 ways to help you simplify the decision that users have to make on your site. You can use this list to make it easy for\u00a0customers to buy from your site and avoid all the confusions that come up when we\u00a0try too hard to convert leads.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"57\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/10_elements_of_successful_landing_pages\/\">10 Principles of Successful Landing Pages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The 10 elements of a successful landing page list helps you understand what should go into your landing page and what you should avoid. It\u2019s a simple list, easy to understand and implement, and useful for any business.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"58\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conversionmax.com\/7-steps-to-higher-conversions\/\">7 Steps to Higher Conversion Rates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This list presents 7 steps to higher conversions that will make a real difference to your business. If marketers simply learn A\/B testing mechanics without knowing what to test, the tests won\u2019t glean results worth a penny. This list is meant to help marketers understand what to test for higher conversions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"59\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quicksprout.com\/2012\/06\/25\/5-ways-to-improve-your-contact-form-conversion-rate\/\">5 Ways to Improve Your Contact Form Conversion Rate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Most marketers ignore the contact form when optimizing their sites for conversion. Contact forms allow users to directly interact with the company, and therefore have great potential for conversion. This list shows 5 excellent ways to use contact forms to increase conversions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"60\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/conversion-optimization-best-practices\/\">21 Conversion Rate Optimization Best Practices for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This list provides you several great best practices for conversion optimization. You can use them to make changes to your website, one at a time. The list encourages marketers to take risks and explore ideas to improve conversion as well.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"61\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distilled.net\/resources\/statistical-significance-for-cro-6-things-you-need-to-know\/\">Statistical Significance for CRO: 6 Things You Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This list helps you understand the statistical significance between two different numbers, so you can make better sense out of your A\/B tests and analytics data. This list is a good reference point for A\/B testing initiates.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"62\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.crazyegg.com\/2012\/11\/06\/best-conversion-optimization-blogs\/\">17 Of The Best Conversion Optimization Blogs On The Internet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a list of 17 blogs that will help boost your knowledge on conversion rate optimization; each blog has been written by a conversion rate optimization expert. This list is a good reference point to anyone who\u2019s trying to increase their website conversion rates.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"63\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rejoiner.com\/resources\/30-conversion-rate-experts-to-follow-on-twitter\/\">30 Conversion Rate Experts to Follow on Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a list of 30 conversion rate experts that are worthy of being read and followed on Twitter. Beneath each expert, you\u2019ll find a small excerpt introducing the person and an introductory bit on their achievements and published materials.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"64\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/unbounce.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/best-practices-debunked\/\">Best Practices in Conversion Rate Optimization Debunked<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Do you believe every so called conversion rate optimization \u2018best practice\u2019 thrown about out there? Not all of them come from experts who\u2019ve tried them out. Here\u2019s a list of several CRO best practices debunked, so you know what to follow and what not to.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"65\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/cro-statistics-how-to-avoid-reporting-bad-data\">CRO Statistics: How to Avoid Reporting Bad Data<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Read this blog to learn how to avoid reporting bad data to your clients. A clear understanding of statistics is necessary if you are to present valid, testable data. This blog is a ready reference to those who are in the business of managing CRO for their clients and superiors.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"66\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/searchenginewatch.com\/sew\/how-to\/2188662\/mobile-landing-page-optimization-practices-success\">Mobile Landing Page Optimization &#8211; 10 Best Practices for Success<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog gives you several best practices to help you create well-optimized mobile landing pages to boost conversions. Marketers can no longer ignore mobile landing pages, and this blog makes a point of this awareness.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"67\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpcstrategy.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/conversion-rate-optimization\/\">Conversion Rate Optimization Round table \u2013 11 Conversion Rate Experts Weigh In<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog discusses how important it is to focus on improving conversion rates via landing page optimization. It also talks about ways to make the checkout processes friendlier and easier for better user experience.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"68\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/holygrail-of-ecommerce-conversion-optimization-91-points-checklist\">Holy Grail of eCommerce Conversion Optimization &#8211; 91 Point Checklist and Infographic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog presents 91 touch points where users engage with the site. Each of these touch points is an opportunity to optimize conversion. This blog is a good reference point for CRO beginners and marketers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Case studies and Surveys On Conversion Optimization.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"69\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usertesting.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/07\/4-simple-tips-that-doubled-our-conversion-rate\/\">4 Simple Tips That Doubled Our Conversion Rate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This case study shows how 4 simple tips actually doubled the company\u2019s conversion rates. The study includes various conversion optimization best practices such as writing compelling copy and optimizing CTAs.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"70\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.kissmetrics.com\/100-conversion-optimization-case-studies\/\">100 Conversion Optimization Case Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This list of 100 conversion optimization case studies aims at educating and informing marketers on how to optimize their websites for better conversions. The tactics included in these case studies have been curated from top CRO experts.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"71\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.wishpond.com\/post\/98235786280\/50-a-b-split-test-conversion-optimization-case-studies\">50 A\/B Split Test Conversion Optimization Case Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog presents 50 A\/B split testing case studies and explains how important testing is, what to test, and how to test various elements for maximizing conversions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"72\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/unbounce.com\/landing-page-examples\/20-landing-pages-critiqued-rand-fishkin\/\">20 Landing Pages Torn Apart by Rand Fishkin, Oli Gardner and Peep Laja<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This study lists 20 landing pages of well-known companies along with professional critiques on each one of them. These critiques are provided to help marketers understand that a truly optimized landing page has nothing to do with money, but with clever strategy.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"73\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/removing-video-increased-conversion-rate\/\">Case Study: Removing Video increased conversion rate by 88.46%<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Does every optimization trick work on every site? Apparently not. Despite all the best practices out there, what works for your site might differ from best practices. In the blog under study, removing a video actually increased conversion rates.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"74\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/improving-website-navigation-increased-conversion-rate\/\">Improving Website Navigation Increased conversion rate by 18.5%<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This case study illustrates how improving site navigation helped customers locate products easily and thereby improved conversion rates for the company. Apart from CRO, improving site navigation also helped impact overall customer satisfaction positively.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"75\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/econsultancy.com\/blog\/63719-59-of-businesses-say-conversion-rate-optimisation-is-crucial-to-their-digital-strategy\/\">59% of businesses say conversion rate optimization is crucial to their digital strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This case study illustrates the growing awareness among companies of the importance of conversion optimization. The increasing awareness of CRO has led to a very competitive marketplace, with companies vying with each other to achieve max conversions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"76\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/SwayHub\/30-conversion-rate-optimization-stats-you-should-know\">30 Conversion Rate Optimization Stats You Should Know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Conversion optimization is a largely numbers-driven marketing discipline. This slideshow depicts 30 very interesting CRO stats gleaned from several case studies. This slideshow is useful to CRO experts and marketers as a reference point.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"77\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/getfluid.com\/default-settings-that-will-destroy-your-adwords-account\/\">4 default settings that will destroy your AdWords account<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog presents default settings in AdWords that you should\u00a0probably change. The blog is a good reference point for marketers and CRO experts.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"78\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/offers.adobe.com\/en\/na\/marketing\/landings\/_50825_2014_digital_marketing_optimization_survey_results.html\">Lessons from the personalization pros<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This report\u00a0presents the result of the 2014 Digital Marketing Optimization Survey. Marketers and optimization experts can benefit from finding out how fully CRO-optimized companies run tests and obtain quicker results.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"79\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/trustradius\/trustradius-conversion-rate-optimiztion-survey-results-2014\">TrustRadius Conversion Rate Optimization Survey Results 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This slideshare presents the results of the \u201cConversion Rate Optimization: A Survey into CRO Practice Maturity, Software Usage &amp; Spend August 2014\u201d event. It\u2019s an excellent reference point for marketers as it contains many CRO guidelines and examples.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"80\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conversionxl.com\/surprising-conversion-rate-optimization-case-studies\/\">6 Conversion Rate Optimization Case Studies With Surprising Results<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog presents 6 case studies on conversion optimization that are different from the norm. Common, every day elements, such as social media sharing buttons, are tested for conversion impact. The blog is a good reference point for those who want to approach CRO differently.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"81\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omnicoreagency.com\/conversion-rate-optimization-case-studies\/\">5 Conversion Rate Optimization Case Studies You should Bookmark<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Not all marketing agencies put conversion optimization to good use. This blog focuses on CRO tactics instead of on-page CRO elements. The blog presents the larger picture of conversion optimization, something that goes beyond just achieving success in CRO.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"82\">\n<li>47% of Ecommerce Sites Commit This Usability SNAFU<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This blog talks about various snafus that companies commit and the negative impact they have on CRO and usability. For example, many companies refuse to get rid of home page carousels.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conversion Rate Optimization Videos\/Webinars.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"83\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/succeed-converting-visitors-yet-fail-earning-great-customers-whiteboard-friday\">How Some Companies Succeed at Converting Visitors yet Fail to Earn Great Customers &#8211; Whiteboard Friday<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Conversion is not the end of the marketing goals for any company. To ensure long-term success, businesses must focus on building loyal relationships with their customers. This presentation explores why even so-called loyal customers decide to leave and what businesses should do to retain them.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"84\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RmCf4EVGtXM\">Preparing Your Website for Conversion Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This webinar discusses some of the top case studies on conversion optimization. Top tips that are gleaned from various successful conversion optimization projects are shared with viewers. This webinar is a useful watch for marketers and business owners who are new to conversion optimization.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"85\">\n<li><del>Ecommerce Product Page Optimization \u2013 Webinar Recordings<\/del><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><del>This webinar talks about the importance of removing distractions on the landing page, and retaining the CTA and the \u201cthe Add To Cart\u201d buttons on every page. The webinar also covers why it\u2019s important to consider the location of upsells\/cross-sells and other items.<\/del><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"86\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marketmotive.com\/training\/flash\/view_flv.php?cid=1097&amp;resume=1&amp;mov=20_tips_to_reduce_shopping_cart_abandonment&amp;dim1=800&amp;dim2=498&amp;mmCatId=14&amp;lang=en&amp;font=Arial&amp;csize=18&amp;ccolor=EEEEEE&amp;dir=\/training\/flash\/&amp;backcolor=888888&amp;doc_id=0\">20 Tips to reduce shopping cart abandonment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This Flash presentation provides 20 excellent tips to all marketers on how to reduce shopping cart abandonment rates. The material presents an excellent view towards improving sales fulfillment by building customer loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conversion Optimization Infographics:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"87\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/landing-pages-infographic\/\">How to Optimize Your Landing Pages [Infographic]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic provides a succinct view into what a landing page\u2019s actual purpose is, and why businesses should improve their landing pages. It\u00a0also presents 16 top tips for higher converting pages.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"88\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/how-to-create-effective-e-commerce-product-pages-infographic\/\">How to Create Effective E-commerce Product Pages [Infographic]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic uses 21 simple steps to help businesses understand how to create effective product pages, to ensure better customer experience and high conversion rates.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"89\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/shopping-cart-abandonment-rate-statistics-infographic\/\">Shopping Cart Abandonment Rate Statistics [Infographic]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic presents clear stats of shopping cart abandonment. It also helps readers understand why online shoppers abandon their shopping carts and what can be done to prevent this from happening.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"90\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/online-shopping-personalization\/\">Online Shopping Personalization \u2013 Statistics and Trends<\/a> [Infographic]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic talks about the importance of personalizing the customer\u2019s online shopping experience. What you take away from this infographic is how to engage online customers and keep them feeling cared for through personalization techniques.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"91\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conversioner.com\/blog\/top-2014-conversion-optimization-statistics\">Top 2014 Conversion Optimization Statistics (Infographic)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic helps you understand conversion optimization statistics across businesses. It also presents\u00a0what marketers are doing to increase CRO and the various devices through which users are converting online, for the year 2014.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"92\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/test-landing-pages\/\">How To Test Your Landing Pages [Infographic]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic talks about the importance of testing your landing page elements using the split, or A\/B and Multivariate testing methods. Both these testing methods are explained diagrammatically along with examples.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"93\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.kissmetrics.com\/az-conversion-rate-optimization\/\">The A-Z Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization (Infographic)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic presents a total A to Z guide to conversion rate optimization. 26 top tips are presented to help you improve your conversion rates. The tips cover a broad range of topics, from A\/B testing, browser testing, customer relationship development, landing page optimization and much more.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"94\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/ecommerce\/multichannel-retail-strategy\/integratingdigitalmediainstore\/\">Integrating digital media in-store [Infographic]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic explores the techniques being employed by retailers in the UK and USA, and their similarities and differences. Why do 52% of American consumers feel let down, as opposed to only 28% in the UK? If you want answers, read this infographic.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"95\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conversionvoodoo.com\/blog\/2013\/06\/how-to-use-conversion-optimization-to-battle-shopping-cart-abandonment-an-infographic\/\">How to use Conversion Optimization to Battle Shopping Cart Abandonment \u2013 An Infographic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>What causes cart abandonment and how to battle this regularly-occurring phenomenon? That\u2019s the question answered by this infographic, which explores cart abandonment rates across businesses, along with how to make customers feel more comfortable with shopping online.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"96\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/ppc-campaigns\/\">How to Optimize Your PPC Campaigns [Infographic]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic explores why PPC Ads don\u2019t perform as planned and what should be done to increase their performance. The infographic presents 20 top tips to optimize PPC campaigns, including geo-targeting, testing Ad placement and more.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"97\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.convert.com\/infographic-7-ingredients-create-perfect-landing-page.html\">Infographic: 7 Ingredients to Create the Perfect Landing Page<\/a>(@Convert)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic presents the 7 absolutely must-have elements for the perfect landing page. Getting your landing page right is probably the best thing you can do for your online retail business. Use this infographic to learn how to fine-tune your landing pages to get the conversions you want.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"98\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/optimize-landing-page-infographic\">A Simple Guide to Optimizing Your Landing Pages [Infographic]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This infographic provides simple tips on how to optimize your landing pages. It charts the path that a user takes to convert on the site, and how to optimize landing pages to take advantage of this process.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Landing page templates:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"99\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/\">Free Landing Page Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can download and use these two landing page templates to achieve high conversion rates. If you\u2019re planning on creating your own templates, we recommend that you base the page design on well-defined buyer personas.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol start=\"100\">\n<li>The Ultimate List of Free Landing Page Templates From LeadPages<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Use this free landing page templates to achieve the kind of conversions that you want to enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 17<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>In the last couple of years, there has been an increase in online searches for the term conversion rate optimization. Many books have been written, articles published online, videos produced, and agencies formed. 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