Start Testing! Google Website Optimizer Works

September 24, 2008Kayden Kelly

Want to make web design and development decisions easier? Then start testing!

In a recent test, we utilized Google Website Optimizer to see if we could improve the conversion of a key goal (requesting a catalog) on an ecommerce web site. We identified what we believed to be the obstacles on the the current request a catalog page and hypothesized that we could improve conversion by about 25% by implementing these changes.

So How Did We Do?

We improved conversion by 55.1% with a 98% chance of outperforming the original (i.e. control) page. Not bad for only a couple hours of work.

Google’s Website Optimizer is an easy to use tool that helps turn subjective decision making into straightforward objective decisions that eliminate problems related to the HIPPO. The HIPPO refers to the Highest Paid Person in the room who oftens controls the final decision based on their personal perspectives and opinions. Now with proper testing methods like this you can focus on what gets users to take the desired action and ultimately leads to success metrics like improved conversion, increased average order value, more time spent on the site (i.e. impressions), and etc.

Start Testing your Website!

If you manage or make decisions regarding your company’s website or are a website designer; buy the book “Always Be Testing: The Complete Guide to Google Website Optimizer” by Bryan Eisenberg today, sign up for Google Website Optimizer and start testing right away!

Need Help Testing your Website?

Give us a call at 1(888) 252-7866 or Request a proposal on the five key areas of website optimization:

1. Functional
2. Accessible
3. Usabile
4. Intuitive
5. Persuasive

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About the Author

Kayden Kelly

Kayden is the Founder and CEO of Blast Analytics & Marketing. He leads overall strategy and execution in positioning Blast as a leading analytics and digital marketing consulting company. An industry trailblazer who stays ahead of trends and opportunities, Kayden has spent nearly two decades building his expertise in all areas, with a deep focus on analytics, search engine optimization, and user experience. He is an evangelist for “the customer,” helping clients create sustainable competitive advantage by developing, optimizing, distributing, and connecting valuable content to customer needs. Connect with Kayden on LinkedIn. Kayden Kelly has written 48 posts on the Blast Digital Customer Experience and Analytics Blog.