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Big shoutout to the Test & Learn Community (TLC) – the go-to education-first hub in the experimentation space! 📚 TLC is redefining the learning experience with its "ask-anything" approach. In a field where collaboration with data scientists and statisticians is routine, TLC removes the stigma of asking "dumb questions." It’s a supportive environment where the brightest minds in optimization gather to foster guilt-free learning. TLC regularly hosts events with niche experts, and accessing these invaluable recordings couldn't be simpler. Just visit their dedicated channel and learn at your own pace—no hoops to jump through. 💜 A special thanks to Kelly Wortham for her incredible dedication to mentoring and supporting newcomers in the field. If you want to upskill, connect with like-minded folks, and find your voice in the experimentation community, join TLC here: https://lnkd.in/gm9w4Ru9 #CRO #Experimentation #Optimization #Convert #ABTesting

Localization. Optimizers often pay little heed to it. You have a core hypothesis. But how do you translate it into a live test that has the best chance of showing conclusive results across the board? Gabriela Florea of Verifone & Steph Le Prevostt from Conversion dive deep into the nuances of localization. ✅One design isn't the optimal way to test on a global scale ✅Core motivations can vary quite a lot - from country to country ✅Align visuals and copy with the expectations of people in different regions ✅Tag and cluster research insights rolling in from countries. If some face the same problem, you may launch a global test to tackle it. Watch the 3-minute video for more insights 👇

How to tell if your business is losing to culture? Imagine a product that's trending on social media. Seeing tons of engagement. But it fails to acquire paid customers. You may go the traditional route of looking at the payment/checkout flow. And tweak it based on qual & quant data. You may try to up the trust factor by starting an expert PR campaign. But, if you are this specific brand operating in Brazil.... As the amazing Marina Ostrowski revealed in her Experimentation Elite & TLC talk in June.....You're hitting up against the uniquely Brazilian behavior of NOT wanting to pay, till there is - simply put - nowhere else to go. You can't optimize your way out of misinterpreting buyer behavior. A diverse set of lenses reviewing the key questions of business growth is the cure to "inside the box", one-dimensional thinking that often fails to identify both problems & opportunities. Enjoy this quick snippet with Marina where she sheds light on why diversity is the next frontier of intentional experimentation. S/O to Lucia van den Brink who discussed the concept of the collaboration bonus — complete with a Miro board to surface the very best ideas in a group setting: https://lnkd.in/dENXdDMp

In 2023, we asked the Experimentation Elite attendees about product and full stack experiments. 50% said they are actively working on full-stack. 50% said they aren't. This year (2024) — we asked John Ostrowski & Ruben de Boer to spill the tea on the future of experimentation. The two experts had spicy takes. But they converged on - you guessed it - "PRODUCT". 1️⃣ Ruben discussed how his data points to an exciting future. Traditional CRO experts working in un-siloed, collaborative marketing teams that focus on the entire user journey. These veterans may also migrate to CoEs where they support and enable product teams experimenting within discovery tracks, delivery tracks, and post-release tweaks or product/feature optimization. 2️⃣ John's team at Wise is structured around a product roadmap and an optimization function. The larger build ideas from the roadmap trickle down to "optimization" for discovery & confidence, pre-building. The twist here is the presence of a conversion product manager — someone who is in charge of feature ideation, validation, and builds. Someone who is mindful of testing what can be built, and building what can be tested (especially when the stakes are high). This is the tip of the ice-berg. The 8-minute conversation is a gold mine and a crash course on the 50,000-foot view of experimentation, going into 2025 & beyond.

𝗖𝗥𝗢 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 | 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗽 | 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 The best of #ABtesting and #optimization on #LinkedIn last week 👇 💬 It's tempting to put a load of friction in off boarding, which may reduce churn short term. 👉 Rosie Hoggmascall: https://lnkd.in/dtGCVGmu 💬 FACT: The most problematic form field is "Password" 👉 Alun Lucas: https://lnkd.in/dTk6BdQx 💬 Growth = Product + Sales + Marketing? 👉 Daphne Tideman: https://lnkd.in/dcpjd_xr 💬 I once chatted with a CRO at an industry conference who boasted how his Airtable setup was perfect for how they managed their experimentation program. 👉 Manuel Da Costa: https://lnkd.in/d8t9MhXV 💬 Animations are everywhere but they can impact #corewebvitals and #SEO by dragging down LCP or bumping CLS. 👉 Linda Bustos: https://lnkd.in/dtAhzcSp 💬 It's simple, but we should remind ourselves this constantly: Good design is in the eyes of YOUR users telling you it's good. 👉 Shiva Manjunath: https://lnkd.in/dPgKeXVg 💬 I speak to so many data leaders who miss being hands on. They miss solving problems. 👉 Bhavik Patel: https://lnkd.in/d-tS9xJ9 💬 If your team is struggling to get buy-in for testing, these are 7 tips from our team about how to build experimentation into your company culture. 👉 Haley Carpenter: https://lnkd.in/dw-JjJuG 💬 The two-minute video for my KDD 2024 paper on False Positives in A/B tests 👉 Ron Kohavi: https://lnkd.in/dqQS5PZK 💬 What is the most useful feature of the A/B testing tool you use? 👉 Convert.com: https://lnkd.in/dyjTcd6J #CRO #news #conversionrateoptimization #marketing #analytics #experimentation #convert #optimization

There is no objective "best". Some tools are better for your team — than others. Work with A/B testing tools that know their audience! We at Convert are the preferred choice of rapidly growing experimentation teams that are great at marketing-led CRO and now wish to dive into the product side of things. ✅ Regular testing & full stack (within the same plan and the same UI) ✅ Flexible monthly pricing (so you can commit funds to your team and your growth initiatives) ✅ Onboarding (Get started with testing, right away) **In select plans ✅ Advanced targeting & goals in all plans ✅ Sequential testing "We are platform agnostic, so if our client already has a tool in use, then we try to use that. But in cases where the client has never done any testing before, we typically look first to use Convert (Convert.com). I like Convert for a number of reasons. From the very beginning, it has been one of the easiest tools to integrate with Google Analytics. Also, for tricky variations, I’ve had better luck with Convert than others (Optimizely) at getting the variation to display just the way we want. And the support at Convert has always been excellent—again, better than most of their competitors. We focus on small to medium size clients, and Convert is excellent for that segment with flexible pricing. It’s a great solution for small businesses doing in-house conversion optimization, but it can also work very well for agencies." - Tom Bowen. President Web Site Optimizers, LLC. 

🎉 Welcoming ConversionAdvocates as Our Premium Agency Partner! 🎉 We are proud to have them as part of our growing circle of world-class partners ready to support conscious-minded customers aiming to leave a positive impact on our planet. 🔵 ConversionAdvocates constantly sets new precedents and raises the bar in experimentation processes and democratizing testing. 🔵 We’ve created industry-loved content with Simon Girardin. A massive shout-out to him for mainstreaming the concept of triangulation! 🔵 Jeremy Epperson has shared his expertise on our panels, demonstrating unparalleled skill in unlocking growth through experimentation. There’s no one better than him at maximizing growth with existing resources. Conversion Advocates stands out with a proven process that has empowered over 185 growth-stage clients, including renowned names like Twilio, SurveyMonkey, and SolarCity. Ranked #2 out of 4,572 CRO agencies worldwide, they deliver insights from research, analytics, and experimentation across all channels, breaking down silos and creating a Hub of Insights to exponentially increase value from CRO. Join us in welcoming Conversion Advocates to our family! 🚀🌍 #Welcome #Partnership #CRO #Optimization #Growth #Experimentation #Innovation #Sustainability #Convert

We asked industry leaders one crucial question: "What is the most useful feature of the tool you use?" Here's what stood out: ✔ Ease of Use & Affordability: Tools that are user-friendly and cost-effective, making experimentation accessible to all. ✔ Advanced Testing Capabilities: From comprehensive A/B testing functionalities to combined server-side and client-side testing. ✔ Visual & Code Editors: Powerful editors that simplify test creation and implementation. ✔ Traffic Management & Analytics: Features like traffic split and deep analytics integration to measure and optimize results. ✔ Customizability & Targeting: Experience targeting, reusable goals, and flexible workflows for tailored testing strategies. These insights emphasize the importance of versatility, usability, and cost-effectiveness in modern A/B testing tools. 🎯 But wiith over 50 options available, selecting the right tool can be daunting. Here’s a streamlined approach to make your decision easier: 1. Understand Your Needs: Identify your optimization challenges and choose a tool that aligns with your specific requirements and budget. 2. Evaluate Basics: Ensure your site has sufficient traffic for statistically significant tests and allocate your budget wisely—no more than 20% on tools. 3. Research and Consult: Leverage your network, competitive analysis, and team input to gather insights. 4. Trial and Demo: Engage in free trials and demos to evaluate user-friendliness and support. 5. Vendor Relationship: Choose a vendor that aligns with your experimentation culture and offers robust support. For a deeper dive into selecting the perfect A/B testing tool, check out this insightful guide: link in the comments 👇 #ABTesting #CRO #ExperimentationElite #Convert #Optimization #Survey

𝗖𝗥𝗢 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 | 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗽 | 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 The best of #ABtesting and #optimization on #LinkedIn last week 👇 💬 Think marketing a vacuum cleaner is hard? Imagine marketing the first one. 👉 Rishi Rawat,: https://lnkd.in/djhUmWwy 💬 I recently launched 7 free mini courses on the following topics: 👉 Teresa Torres: https://lnkd.in/dFVwAwW5 💬 Feature flags are critical product operations tools. 👉 Jenny Wanger: https://lnkd.in/duFJThCW 💬 What percent of our marketing budget should go to creating demand vs capturing demand? 👉 Sam Kuehnle: https://lnkd.in/d3GZmZdC 💬 Want to set yourself apart from 99% of SEOs? 👉 Steve Toth: https://lnkd.in/dXChJmwG 💬 Like a VC, a startup marketer's job is to place bets across various channels to find the few winners that will "return the fund" from a growth perspective. 👉 Miao Chen: https://lnkd.in/d5bRsxsX 💬 Speed of delivery has to be the biggest lever in creating a healthy decision culture.... 👉 Oliver Paton: https://lnkd.in/d9jyzgKQ 💬 Being a CRO specialist can be challenging. That's why celebrating successes is so important. 👉 Ruben de Boer: https://lnkd.in/d8ycfmYc 💬 Your customers are on your site to accomplish two goals: 👉 Jon MacDonald: https://lnkd.in/dcTX8p7w 💬 How do you generate ideas to A/B test? 👉 Ron Kohavi: https://lnkd.in/dQB3mR2E #CRO #news #conversionrateoptimization #marketing #analytics #experimentation #convert #optimization

Triangulation sounds awesome on paper, but how do we bring it to life? Ellie Hughes, Head of Consulting at Eclipse Group Solutions Ltd., shared her practical and impactful approach during our recent panel, “From Data to Insight: How to Layer Quant, Qual & Heatmaps for Stronger Test Hypotheses Think of it like this: treat your qualitative data with the precision of quant data, and your quant data with the storytelling power of qual data. Here’s how she breaks it down: 1. Spotting the Problem with Numbers: Start by identifying potential issues through your quant data. For instance, notice a high bounce rate on a key page? That’s a red flag. 2. Validating with Human Feedback: Dive deeper with qual insights. User surveys might tell you that visitors are scratching their heads about the page’s purpose. 3. Bringing It to Life with Visuals: Use tools like heatmaps to visualize the issue. See where users are clicking, especially on elements that aren’t clickable – a clear sign of confusion. Ellie’s method for making sense of quant data involves three simple steps: 📊 Quantitative Data: The hard numbers that show you where to look. 🗣️ Qualitative Data: The human stories that tell you why it’s happening. 💡 Insights/Evidence: Blend both to create a clear, actionable plan. Here’s a quick example: - Spotting an Issue: High bounce rate on a key page. - Validating the Issue: User surveys reveal confusion about the page’s purpose. - Visualizing the Issue: Heatmaps show users clicking on non-clickable elements. And the best part? Ellie’s approach is flexible. If you’ve got a hypothesis, use both qual and quant data to back it up and turn your insights into action. Ready to make your data work harder for you? #Triangulation #DataInsights #QuantitativeAnalysis #QualitativeResearch #UserExperience #Heatmaps #Growth #Marketing #CRO #Convert