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This simple test feels almost wrong
Plus: Buried benefits, cluttered bundles, weak hierarchy. See exactly how we fixed a real PDP step by step
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Highlights of Today’s Newsletter
High Converting Design Inspiration: Most brands try to "push" the sale. The best ones engineer the decision
A/B Test Of The Week: This is one of those tests that is so simple… it almost feels wrong how often it works
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Client’s Results

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

This is one of those tests that is so simple… it almost feels wrong how often it works.
And yet…
9 out of 10 times, it drives a lift.
We ran this on a collection page and generated:
👉 +$49,040 per month
No new creatives. No new offers. No extra traffic.
Just better structure + smarter ordering.
🧪 The Test
Most collection pages do this:
Random product order
Single column (or poorly spaced grid)
Low visibility on top performers
Which means…
Your best products = buried Your revenue = limited
Here's what we changed:
1️⃣ Switched To A 2x2 Grid Layout
More products above the fold Cleaner layout Easier comparison
Users can now scan faster and make quicker decisions.
2️⃣ Reordered Products Based On RPS (Revenue Per Session)
Not best guesses. Not "new arrivals." Not "featured."
We pushed the actual revenue driving products to the top.
Why It Worked
You're not just improving UX… You're controlling what users see first.
And what users see first = what they're most likely to buy.
Pro tip (this is where most brands miss out):
If you want to take this further…
Use HeatMap by Dylan Ander
It lets you track revenue per session per product, not just clicks.
So instead of guessing what to prioritise… You're using real revenue data to drive layout decisions.
The Result
👉 +$49,040/month
From a layout tweak + smarter ordering.
Takeaway for ecom brands:
Your collection page isn't neutral.
It's either:
Pushing users toward your best products
or
Hiding them
There's no in between.
Fix the order. Fix the layout. Watch what happens.
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