Six simple tips to improve conversions rates in digital marketing

Tips to improve CRO

Here are six ways to improve your conversion rate optimisation:

1. Improve page load speed

It may seem like a trivial issue, but slow page load speeds can play a big role when it comes to digital marketing conversion. Unfortunately, in the interests of winning customers over with plenty of content, a website may load up its pages with too many plugins, videos, and graphics, which ends up compromising page load speed.

While visitors probably appreciate plenty of content, they are also impatient, with almost half expecting the page to load in two seconds. If it doesn’t, they simply click away.

Slow page load speeds not only hurts CRO, but it also impacts SEO. As far back as 2010, Google announced that page load speeds were a ranking factor when it came to ranking on the top of search engine results pages.

This does not mean that a page has to be light in content; it just means that the web elements that slow page load speeds have to be identified. Slow load speeds are rarely large amounts of text; more often than not, it’s factors like file compression, videos, graphics, banners, and excessive HTML code.

2. Encourage social validation

Including social media buttons on a page improves the chances of content getting liked and shared. People are more responsive to a website’s message if they visit based on a friend’s social media recommendation.

3. Add plenty of testimonials

A sales page without plenty of social proof that the products work as advertised will always convert far better than one that relies on excellent copywriting alone. The best places to put testimonials are on sidebars and near call-to-action sections.

4. Copywrite opt-in forms

Copywriting isn’t just for short or long form sales letters. Just a few of the right words on a landing page or on an opt-in form can make a huge difference to conversions. One big mistake is the use of generic forms and bland invitations to sign up for a newsletter. An opt-in form needs to offer a big promise even if the value of gifts in exchange for an email should be obvious. Everything has to be spelled out. Give people a reason why they should take the time to sign up. Email marketing is an invaluable way to build relationships with subscribers and improve conversion rates.

5. Avoid attracting generic traffic

Conversion doesn’t necessarily start on your website. They aren’t a target market with a burning desire to meet a specific need. In his article, “How to Double Your Website Profitability Without Increasing Traffic” Michael Guy explains a common confusion about traffic and profitability. “A site needs to change organically to meet the needs of the consumer, and the only way consumers can indicate what’s wrong with a site is by failing to convert. You can drive as much traffic as you like to your site, but any conversion blockers will always win out in the end..”

6. Rewrite all templates or PLR content

Digital marketers often use PLR templates for their sales letters, landing pages, and call-to-action buttons. Unfortunately, while the words might sound persuasive, they are far too generic. While there is nothing wrong with using templates or PLR materials, it’s essential to tweak the language so that it sounds more like your voice.

Test everything

When you try out digital conversion tactics, be sure to roll out each technique one at a time. This way you get feedback on what works and what doesn’t work.