320 likes | 627 Views
Website Conversion Testing: Google Website Optimizer. Brent Ludtke. What is conversion testing?. Optimization of marketing dollars Testing of hypotheses, not opinions Quantitative & actionable, data-driven insights A “failed” test is never a fail, but an opportunity to learn.
E N D
Website Conversion Testing:Google Website Optimizer Brent Ludtke
What is conversion testing? • Optimization of marketing dollars • Testing of hypotheses, not opinions • Quantitative & actionable, data-driven insights • A “failed” test is never a fail, but an opportunity to learn Inbound Traffic Split Testing Landing Page Conversion
Types of Conversion Testing A/B Test • Compares the performance of 2 different pages • Best if page traffic is less than 1,000 views/week • You want to move sections of the page • You want to change the overall look of the page Multivariate Test • Compares the performance of content variations in multiple locations on a page • Good for sites with page traffic of 1,000+ views/week • Multiple content changes in different parts of the page simultaneously Source: Google Website Optimizer
A/B Test Source: whichtestwon.com
Multivariate Test HEADING IMAGE CALL TO ACTION
Google Website Optimizer • Free tool • Google Analytics • Refine ideas • Test tactics • Enhance visitor experience • Increase conversions
Creating the Test Before beginning testing you must decide on the following: • Control • Hypothesis • Time frame • At least a month • Consider seasonality & industry trends • Method of evaluating results
What to test? • Home page • Landing pages • Step 1 of conversion funnel • Headline/ promotional text • Prominent images/videos • Case studies/ testimonials • Call to actions
Test Setup - Start • Google.com/websiteoptimizer • Google Account Settings
A/B Test Reference Example of landing page
Test Setup – Validate • Validate tags are in place • Google checks your code • Preview each page to make sure they are appearing correctly • Post-Validation Options • Traffic allocation • Disable losing test variations
Advice for Beginners • Be patient • KISS • Focus on pages with most impact • High traffic volume • Key step in funnel • Continued improvement should be the goal • Get testing!
WhichTestWon.com? A B Source: Whichtestwon.com
WhichTestWon.com? A Source: Whichtestwon.com
WhichTestWon.com? A B Source: Whichtestwon.com
WhichTestWon.com? A Source: Whichtestwon.com
WhichTestWon.com? B A Source: Whichtestwon.com
WhichTestWon.com? B Source: Whichtestwon.com
WhichTestWon.com? A B Source: Whichtestwon.com
WhichTestWon.com? B Source: Whichtestwon.com
Conversion Tools • Google Website Optimizer (blog) • GWOtricks.com • LiveBall • Visual Website Optimizer • Google Analytics (blog) • Unbounce • Attention Wizard • Clicktale