One image in the gallery added - 5 figures/mo

Plus: Shoppers don't read benefits, they scan galleries, and most brands miss this entirely

Hey optimizer!

What's crackin'?

Time for your weekly conversion dose.

We've been testing some theories lately, and a few turned out pretty interesting. Let me share what's working.

P.S. Quick heads up before we dive in. This week's newsletter is packed with visual examples and CRO tricks that really need to be seen to make sense.

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Highlights of Today’s Newsletter

  • High Converting Design Inspiration: How this brand could 2x its cart

  • A/B Test Of The Week: The 17 word change worth $10K monthly

🚨 Last Call: Ecom Unlocked LDN

Tomorrow it's happening.

Ecom Unlocked LDN, the event we've been building with Underground Ecom and Klaviyo, kicks off at Klaviyo's London HQ.

A curated room of 50 UK ecom brands, world class speakers, masterclasses, and networking drinks at The Gherkin to close out the night. 🥂

On stage: George Sullivan (Founder of Sole Supplier), Thomas Robson Kanu (Founder of The Turmeric Co), myself, and a few other operators actually scaling brands in 2026.

We've got a handful of spots left and we're reviewing applications today.

If you're running a UK brand doing £4M+ and you've been on the fence, this is your last shot.

📅 30th April 2026
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Weekly Content Roundup

Get the latest and greatest CRO content from around the web.

A pretty site that doesn’t sell is just an expensive mood board. Too many DTC brands treat their site like a branding showcase (Link)

The CRO Playbook behind the top-performing DTC funnels:

✔ 21 frameworks

✔ Action-ready

✔ Built to scale (Link)

Client’s Results

Most agencies talk about results.

Very few deliver like this consistently.

Fast turnaround.

Clear communication.

And landing pages that actually convert.

If you’re tired of waiting weeks for updates and want a team that just gets it done…

High Converting Design Inspiration

Most brands try to "push" the sale. The best ones engineer the decision.

Here's how I'd CRO optimise O Positiv Health 👇

1️⃣ Homepage: From Generic To Trust Led

Before:

  • Generic "Women's Health Prioritized" messaging

  • Discount banner competing for attention

  • Weak above the fold hierarchy

After:

  • Social proof immediately visible (15,000+ customers)

  • Clear, benefit led positioning

  • Clinically backed angle introduced early

  • Cleaner hierarchy leading to a strong CTA

CRO principle: Trust first. Then sell.

2️⃣ PDP: Make The Value Obvious

Before:

  • Good product visuals

  • But benefits buried in paragraphs

  • Offer + bundles slightly cluttered

After:

  • Strong product headline + clearer outcome

  • Scannable benefit stack (pH balance, odor reduction, flora support)

  • Anchored credibility (CFUs, formulation)

  • Cleaner bundle selection with clear "best value" framing

CRO principle: Clarity beats persuasion.

3️⃣ Cart: Remove Friction, Increase Intent

Before:

  • Multiple competing offers (flash sale, add on, discount)

  • "Apply offer" introduces friction

  • CTA lacks dominance

After:

  • Countdown timer introduces urgency

  • Free shipping progress clearly visualised

  • Subscription toggle simplified

  • Clean upsell with reviews + strong ADD CTA

  • Dominant Checkout Securely button with trust badges

CRO principle: Momentum > complexity.

This isn't about making things look nicer.

It's about:

  • Clearer hierarchy

  • Stronger trust signals

  • Faster decisions

The things that actually move conversion rate and AOV.

A/B Test Of The Week

Adding USP images to the PDP gallery (vs. product-only shots) increased revenue by $10K/month.

Why? Shoppers scan galleries for quick value cues.

So we made the product’s benefits instantly visual.

No copy rewrite. No layout change.

Just one simple image in the right spot.

Always test what customers see, not just what they read.

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