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Here are 10 silent killers that hurt your site’s performance
Plus: Steal this 6-step post-purchase framework that turns buyers into repeat revenue
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ConversionMail coming at you with this week's insights. I've kept things light but useful, perfect for implementing without needing a complete site overhaul.
Highlights of Today’s Newsletter
A/B Test: We turned a dead announcement bar into $888K per year in forecasted revenue
The Chosen Topic: Steal this 6-step post-purchase framework that turns buyers into repeat revenue
CRO Insight: Conversion problems rarely come from broken pages
Video: The #1 Homepage fix that skyrockets conversions
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CRO Around the Web 🌐
Shopify: How To Craft a Market Development Strategy in 2025 (Source)
Baymard: Small Catalog DTC: New UX Benchmark with 2,500+ Performance Scores and 1,700+ Best Practice Examples (Source)
Client’s Results
Your brand story deserves a landing page that speaks its language 🎯

Video Of The Week
The #1 Homepage Fix That Skyrockets Conversions
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ The simple notice bar tweak that drives more clicks & conversions.
✅ Why a trust policy bar is a must for paid traffic success.
✅ The #1 homepage mistake that kills conversions (and how to fix it!).
✅ How a full-width CTA button removes confusion & increases sales.
✅ The power of social proof to build trust and boost conversions.
High-Converting Design Inspiration
We turned a dead announcement bar into $888K per year in forecasted revenue.

Heatmaps showed users were trying to click it.
Surveys revealed what mattered most.
So we made the bar clickable and sent them to high-ticket bundles.
No new offer.
No new traffic.
Just one smart UX tweak.
📈 +$888,000 forecasted revenue
📈 +$0.34 revenue per session
📈 +$74,000 per month
Your most valuable real estate might already be on the page.
You just have to activate it.
Want results like this?
Let’s talk.
Is your landing page making a good impression?
Here are 6 surefire ways to boost your landing page's credibility (and conversions!)

1. Attention-Grabbing Offer
Include a clear notice bar offering a free item that communicates upfront value and encourages visitors to take action.
2. Optimize Site Navigation
Reorganize the navigation, add a prominent logo and a contrasting CTA button which drives desired actions and improves user experience.
3. Establish Trust & Credibility
Showcase 5 star ratings and number of customer reviews which build social proof and credibility towards your brand.
4. Highlight Key Benefits
Reframe the headline into one that communicates the core value proposition. List your product's benefits that are appealing to the target audience.
5. Engage Lead Capture
Include an interactive questionnaire that gamifies lead capture. Add a progress bar motivating participation and a clear CTA driving conversions.
6. Additional Social Proof
Once again, feature top testimonials that will provide a more authentic social proof of your product.
CRO Insight
Conversion problems rarely come from broken pages.
They come from overlooked details that quietly kill momentum.
Here are 10 silent killers that hurt your site’s performance - and how to flip them into wins 👇

Steal This 6-step Post-Purchase Framework That Turns Buyers Into Repeat Revenue
The purchase isn't the end of the funnel.
It's the start of your most profitable customer journey.
Use this framework to drive repeat orders, extract voice-of-customer insights, and improve every touchpoint after checkout: 👇
Step 1: Optimize The Confirmation Page
Most "Thank You" pages are dead ends.
Use this space to:
Reinforce trust with delivery details
Highlight next steps and customer perks
Introduce complementary products or bundles
Step 2: Streamline Reorder & Subscription Flows
Reduce friction for customers who already said "yes."
Make reordering 1-2 taps
Let users easily manage subscriptions
Surface the recurring value upfront (not buried in fine print)
Step 3: Use Post-Purchase Surveys For Real Insights
Don't guess what's working, ask.
Learn what motivated the purchase
Identify hesitation points you can fix
Feed responses into PDPs, ads, and email copy
Step 4: Match Email/SMS Timing To Behavior
Generic flows miss revenue.
Personalize based on delivery windows or product type
Reinforce value right before product use
Trigger education or upsells at the right moment
Step 5: Build Landing Pages For Returning Buyers
Returning traffic deserves a better experience.
Customize layout and messaging for second-time visits
Feature bundles, upgrades, or loyalty offers
Re-engage without repeating the same pitch
Step 6: Win Back Before They Drift
Don't wait for churn, anticipate it.
Trigger reminders based on reorder timing
Show what's changed or improved
Use urgency and relevance to reopen the loop
The Outcome?
DTC brands using this blueprint report:
Higher LTV without increasing ad spend
Smarter insights across CRO and retention
Faster feedback loops between product, CX, and marketing
"If you're only optimizing up to the sale, you're leaving compounding revenue on the table."
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