Description
Book SynopsisConversion rate optimization (CRO) is about understanding people and behaviour, not simply website visits. This book is an all-encompassing guide to the how, the why and the tools and techniques. Grounded in best-practice theory and research,
E-commerce Website Optimization brings together usability, analytics and persuasion to offer a detailed, step-by-step guide to increasing the percentage of visitors who buy from your site and subsequently the amount that these visitors spend when they do. In a complex and evolving field, it will help you improve conversion rates, increase ROI from online marketing campaigns, generate higher levels of repeat business and increase the e-commerce value of websites. In the fast-moving world of e-commerce, this fully revised second edition includes updates on test metrics, prioritization and personalization, alongside updated case studies and newly recommended tools.
E-commerce Website Optimization is an invaluable book for those seeking to implement a data-driven ethos for their organization's e-commerce programme, for everyone from chief digital officers and heads of online sales, to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Trade Review"'A must-have for any e-commerce business, this book captures technical expertise and the methodologies required to run very successful optimization programs.'" * John Donnellan, Director, E-Commerce EMEA, Canon Europe *
"'At last, a practical guide dedicated to Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) for online retail.'" * Dr Dave Chaffey, co-Founder, SmartInsights.com *
"'This book explores how to understand people, their behaviour, their feedback, their testing choices and win bigger revenues.'" * Avinash Kaushik, Digital Marketing Evangelist, Google and author of Web Analytics 2.0 and Web Analytics: An Hour a Day *
"'Highly recommended for anyone who's looking to optimize their online store.'" * Paras Chopra, Founder & Chairman, VWO *
"'Dan and Johann draw from their own in-the-trenches experience to craft an essential read for the developing CRO practitioner. From their strategic approach down to targeted tactics, they provide the playbook on how to uncover insights for e-commerce growth.'" * Bratt Wittwer, former CEO, Qualaroo *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 01: Introduction to e-commerce website optimization;
- Chapter - 02: The kick-off;
- Chapter - 03: How people buy;
- Chapter - 04: Essential research;
- Chapter - 05: Add depth with further research;
- Chapter - 06: Merchandizing analytics;
- Chapter - 07: Creating the optimization plan;
- Chapter - 08: Hypotheses and creative work;
- Chapter - 09: Testing your hypothesis;
- Chapter - 10: Personalization;
- Chapter - 11: Optimizing the optimization;
- Chapter - 12: People and culture;
- Chapter - 13: Persuasive website copywriting;
- Chapter - 14: Launching a new website