All the traffic, no leads > CRO in 2024 | E42 with Greg Landon

Emma and Ruta discuss conversion rate optimisation (CRO) with Greg Landon, Head of Marketing at Leadoo. They explore the importance of CRO in 2023 and why it is often overlooked by marketers. They also discuss the tension between SEO and CRO and how they can work together. Greg highlights the role of personalisation, ease, and interactivity in CRO and shares practical examples. 

Takeaways

• Conversion rate optimisation (CRO) is often overlooked in marketing, but it is crucial for achieving desired outcomes on a website.
• CRO is not just about changing button colours or headers; it involves personalisation, ease of use, and interactivity to improve the user experience.
• To prioritise CRO, start by talking to customers and understanding their needs and preferences.
• CRO and SEO are not mutually exclusive; they can work together to improve website performance.
• Data from tools like Google Analytics and A/B testing can provide insights for CRO, but customer feedback is invaluable. When conducting CRO, it is important to avoid making wholesale changes without evidence or logic. Test hypotheses and gather evidence to support decisions.
• Marketers should prioritise CRO and conversions, as driving traffic alone does not guarantee success. Increasing conversion rates can lead to more leads and better ROI.
• The average conversion rate across the internet is 2%, highlighting the need for improvement. Marketers should strive to decrease this number through effective CRO strategies.
• Increasing conversion rates can have a significant impact on lead generation, even with a decrease in traffic. Investing in CRO can yield better results than solely focusing on increasing traffic.
• Consider the cost and effort required to drive additional traffic compared to investing in CRO. Improving conversion rates can be a more efficient and effective strategy.

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