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We're constantly working to move the needle for our clients. Collected here are conversion rate optimization resources, featuring both real-world success stories and actionable guides. Our case studies showcase double-digit conversion lifts across ecommerce, B2B, and SaaS companies, while our expert articles deliver strategic insights on ecommerce optimization, product page design, and CRO best practices. From Black Friday optimization tactics to proven UX improvements, discover practical strategies backed by data from thousands of A/B tests. Learn how leading brands are achieving exceptional conversion growth through strategic testing and optimization.

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What Does a CRO Agency Do? Services, Methods & How to Choose the Right Conversion Rate Optimization Agency

Many sites convert only 2-3% of their visitors, leaving 97-98% of potential customers on the table. A quality conversion rate optimization agency can systematically identify and remove these barriers, but the industry is flooded with firms that overpromise and underdeliver. After 14 years running ConversionTeam, I've seen what separates effective agencies from those that waste budgets on pointless tweaks.July 9, 2025Read more
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Practical Guide To Conversion Rate Optimization
A brief and practical explanation of what conversion rate optimization (CRO) is and how it works. Learn the core strategies, testing methods, and proven techniques that professional CRO agencies use to transform website visitors into customers and boost revenue without increasing traffic costs.
July 14, 2025
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Professional hand holding tablet displaying blue bar chart with red upward trending arrow showing conversion rate optimization growth
What Does a CRO Agency Do? Services, Methods & How to Choose the Right Conversion Rate Optimization Agency
Many sites convert only 2-3% of their visitors, leaving 97-98% of potential customers on the table. A quality conversion rate optimization agency can systematically identify and remove these barriers, but the industry is flooded with firms that overpromise and underdeliver. After 14 years running ConversionTeam, I've seen what separates effective agencies from those that waste budgets on pointless tweaks.
July 9, 2025
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How We Use User Testing to Drive Higher Conversion Rates
At ConversionTeam, user testing has become an essential part of our CRO toolkit, helping us achieve industry-leading 65%+ win rates. In this article, I share our complete process for integrating user testing into both CRO audits and ongoing optimization programs, including real case studies with up to 25% conversion lifts. Discover how watching real users shows you WHY they're taking certain actions, not just what they're doing.
March 7, 2025
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Case studies

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E-Commerce Crafting Supplies Retailer

How We Boosted Multi-Purchase Rate by 20% With a Smarter Welcome Series

Learn how an e-commerce crafting supplies retailer boosted multi-purchase conversion rates by 20% through a strategic welcome email series. By implementing a four-part automated sequence combining personalized offers, rewards program integration, and educational content, the retailer significantly improved customer retention and engagement while reducing unsubscribe rates. This case study breaks down the implementation, testing methodology, and measurable results that led to improved revenue per visitorNovember 14, 2024Read more
Enterprise SaaS Vulnerability Management Platform

Form Placement Drives 27.8% More Conversions for Enterprise SaaS Security Leader

An enterprise security platform's product page wasn't converting trial form visitors effectively. Through strategic form placement and streamlined user paths, we helped them achieve significant improvements in both trial signups and revenue per user. See how thoughtful conversion optimization transformed their results while maintaining the detailed product information B2B buyers needOctober 17, 2024Read more

Articles

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A/B Testing in Practice: Why Do My A/B Tests Always Fail?

Most A/B tests fail due to psychological factors - not poor design. Users instinctively resist change, even beneficial improvements. This guide explores how negative response bias, primacy effect, and change aversion doom test results, and provides proven methodologies to identify true successes hidden in apparent failures. By understanding how to separate genuine user preference from temporary resistance, you'll transform your testing program from a source of frustration to a reliable driver of optimization.Read more

Our Enterprise-Grade A/B Testing Tool is Now Available Free and Open Source

We're excited to announce a significant milestone in our mission to advance the field of conversion rate optimization. After years of internal development and refinement, we're releasing Nantu, our professional A/B testing tool, as an open-source solution. This is the same battle-tested platform that has powered over 6,000 successful tests across our client portfolio, and now it's available for anyone to use and contribute to.Read more
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