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Hope you're having a decent week so far. We've rounded up some interesting observations that might spark some ideas for your site.

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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Client’s Results

These are the kind of emails I live for.

Granted, not masses of data.

But early signals that you know are going to compound.

NEW Listicle pages vs homepage (22 days):

+50% conversions

+57% revenue

+54% CVR

+137% revenue per session

And that’s with lower traffic.

For context, this brand initially tried AI-built pages and got poor results.

We stepped in with our proprietary AI + a highly trained team + 13 years of real testing data…

This is what “AI done properly” actually looks like.

High Converting Design Inspiration

Quick teardown of Kind Patches from a purely visual CRO perspective.

No data. Just what I'd be testing based on 13+ years of patterns.

1️⃣ Cart (Where Most Revenue Is Won Or Lost)

→ Make the offer impossible to miss

"Buy 2, Get 1 Free" is there… but it's passive. We bring it to the top with a countdown + progress bar.

→ Turn messaging into momentum

Don't just tell users the offer. Show them how close they are to unlocking it.

→ Add low friction upsells

Clean "You will also love" section. One clear action. No overwhelm.

→ Reinforce savings at the point of decision

"You saved $X" + clear subtotal = instant justification.

→ Build trust before checkout

Payment icons + "secure checkout" reduce hesitation right at the final step.

2️⃣ PDP (Where Decisions Actually Happen)

→ Surface trust instantly

Rating + review volume above the fold. Users shouldn't have to hunt for reassurance.

→ Simplify the value prop

Original = heavy + skimmable New = outcome driven:

• Supports mood & balance

• No crash release

• Just apply and go

→ Make the offer visual

"3 packs = best value" shouldn't be calculated. It should be obvious.

→ Guide users to the best option

Highlighting the bundle removes friction + lifts AOV.

3️⃣ Homepage (First Impression = Everything)

→ Add clarity immediately

Free shipping. Guarantees. Key benefits. All visible within seconds.

→ Fix the headline

"Whole Body Nutrition" = vague "Feel Better, Effortlessly" = outcome

→ Support claims with proof

Reviews + testimonials directly under the hero.

→ Make the CTA unmissable

Better contrast. Better placement. Clear intent.

→ Show the product in context

Lifestyle + product = higher desire.

The pattern across all 3?

It's not about redesigning everything.

It's about:

• Making offers clearer

• Reducing thinking

• Increasing perceived value

• Guiding the next step

Most brands don't have a traffic problem. They have a clarity problem.

Fix that… and everything compounds.

A/B Test Of The Week

If your cart just shows a subtotal… you're leaving money on the table.

We added one simple layer to a cart and generated:

+$57,417 per month

No new traffic. No discounts. Just making the cart actually work.

Most carts do this:

• Show items

• Show total

• Push to checkout

That's it.

No incentive to increase order value. No reason to add more.

So users… don't.

We flipped that.

Instead of a static cart, we turned it into a progress driven experience.

Here's what we added:

1️⃣ A Reward Progress Bar At The Top

"You're $20 away from free shipping"

Instant motivation.

2️⃣ Tiered Incentives That Unlock As You Spend More

• $75 → Free shipping

• $95 → 2 sticker sets

• $115 → $25 gift card

• $130 → Boxer + socks combo

Now the cart becomes a game, not a dead end.

3️⃣ Real Time Visual Progress

As users add items… They move closer to the next reward.

That small psychological shift = more items added.

4️⃣ Clean, Easy To Add Upsells

Right below. No friction. No overwhelm.

Just "one more click".

Why It Worked

Most brands think: "People either buy or they don't."

Wrong.

Most people are on the fence inside the cart. You just need to give them a reason to go slightly further.

The Result

+$57,417/month

From turning the cart into a progress driven experience.

Takeaway

If your cart isn't:

• Encouraging higher spend

• Showing progress

• Giving users a reason to add more

It's not optimised. It's passive.

Make your cart work harder.

Ask me any questions below....