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Cart abandonment has a new enemy 💰
Plus: One brand fixed message mismatch and saw CPA drop 15% + $26k more monthly revenue
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Alright, let's talk shop! This week's ConversionMail is packed with the kind of simple changes that make you wonder why you didn't think of them sooner. Ready to dig in?
Highlights of Today’s Newsletter
A/B Test: Ad fatigue isn’t always a creative problem
The Chosen Topic: If your landing page isn’t converting. The problem usually isn’t the product, it’s the copy
CRO Insight: Cart UX isn’t just about speeding up checkout
Video: How MrBeast’s DTC brand could be converting way more customers
Weekly Content Roundup
Get the latest and greatest CRO content from around the web.
Design 🎨
Proven tech stack for A/B testing, pricing, and post-purchase Insights! (Link)
A/B testing vs split testing - which is right for your website? (Link)
CRO Around the Web 🌐
Shopify: How Does Pinterest Work? How To Get Started on Pinterest (Source)
Baymard: Video Games: New UX Benchmark with 2,500+ Performance Scores and 1,800+ Best Practice Examples (Source)
Client’s Results
"Our landing page is fine."
Six months later, they called it their biggest revenue driver.
What changed?
A strategic rebuild focused on social proof and clarity drove a 25-35% surge in sales in just 90 days.
And we did it all without touching their offer or marketing - just strategic landing page optimization 📈

Video Of The Week
How MrBeast’s DTC Brand Could Be Converting Way More Customers
✔️ The homepage tweaks that surface trust and social proof faster
✔️ How to reposition the Beast Games promo for better clarity and conversion
✔️ The image carousel upgrade that sells both the product and the brand story
✔️ Where the PDP hierarchy breaks down, and how to fix it
✔️ The cart-level gamification tactics Feastables should be using
High-Converting Design Inspiration

Ad fatigue isn’t always a creative problem.
Sometimes it’s a message match problem.
One brand had ads that crushed it, thanks to the founder’s personal story.
But when users clicked through?
The product page dropped the narrative.
No context. No emotional hook. Just a disconnected PDP.
So here’s what we did:
✅ Added a high-visibility founder story section at the top of the page
✅ Matched the messaging users saw in the ad
✅ Created a seamless scroll-to-click experience
No redesign. No offer change.
Just better alignment between acquisition and landing.
The result?
📉 CPA dropped by 15%
📈 Revenue rose by $26,562/month
💡 If your top-performing ads tell a story, your PDP should finish it.
CRO Insight
Cart UX isn’t just about speeding up checkout.
For enterprise brands, it’s a revenue engine hiding in plain sight.
These are the AOV plays that scale, without adding friction.
Bookmark this for your next optimization sprint.👇

If Your Landing Page Isn’t Converting. The Problem Usually Isn’t the Product, It’s the Copy
Here's how to write copy that drives decisions, fast.
Step 1: Headline = Outcome
Lead with the result:
What happens if they keep reading?
Be clear, not clever
Match the promise to the ad or traffic intent
Use customer language
Step 2: Subhead = Proof Or How
Use your subhead to build trust and momentum:
Proof | How | Why | Next |
---|---|---|---|
Social proof, stat, or testimonial | Quick summary of how it works | What makes this different | What they'll see or get next |
Step 3: Bullet Format For Benefits
Make value easy to scan:
One benefit per line
Start with strongest outcomes
Focus on results, not features
Use icons or checkmarks
Step 4: CTA = Clear Action + Value
Make the next step feel obvious:
"Try it free," "See how it works"
Add urgency or incentive
Repeat CTA below scroll
Step 5: Objection Handling Near CTA
Remove friction at the decision point:
"No credit card required"
"Free returns"
"Used by 10,000+"
Add trust badges or reviews
Remember: Great copy doesn't add pressure, it removes uncertainty.
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