Summary  
This chapter covers conversion rate optimization, a systematic, data-driven approach that employs analytics, A/B testing, and iterative UX and copy refinements to improve the ratio of desired user actions to total visitors.

General domain of usage  
Web landing pages and websites

**Conversion Rate** is the percentage of visitors who complete a desired action on a website, landing page, or app.
This action can be: making a purchase, subscribing to a newsletter, filling out a contact form, downloading a file or app, booking a demo or call.

**Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)** is the strategic process of increasing the percentage of website visitors who complete a desired action using data-driven testing, design adjustments, and user behavior insights.

Definition

$$
Conversion\ Rate = \frac{Number\ of\ Conversions}{Total\ Visitors} \times 100
$$

If 10,000 people visit a landing page and 200 convert:

$$
CR = \frac{200}{10{,}000} \times 100 = 2\%
$$

CRO uses **data**, **psychology**, and **experimentation** to optimize user journeys.

According to the example, if a site with 10,000 visitors increases its conversion rate from 2% to 3%, how many extra conversions occur?

Uncover a complete, practical framework for turning site traffic into measurable growth. You'll start by understanding the psychology behind user decisions, key metrics that signal performance, and the patterns that guide people through a digital journey. Explore advanced optimization techniques including A/B testing, heatmaps, personalization, mobile performance, and iterative improvements. The final modules expand CRO beyond a single page, showing how to optimize full funnels, traffic sources, retargeting flows, and multi-device experiences while building a mindset of continuous experimentation.

Get acquainted with the foundations that shape meaningful performance outcomes. It clarifies how conversions happen, what users think and feel as they move through a journey, and which metrics reveal real progress. By breaking down behavior patterns and reviewing practical examples, it becomes easier to pinpoint friction, identify opportunities, and interpret data with confidence. The focus is on developing a strategic mindset before diving into deeper optimization tactics.

Gain insight into the core building blocks that turn landing pages into high-performing conversion engines. This section breaks down how structure, messaging, and design shape user decisions, from compelling headlines to clear value propositions and intuitive visual hierarchy. You'll see how well-designed forms, strategic CTAs, and sharp copywriting reduce friction and guide visitors toward action.

Explore the tools and techniques that turn raw user behavior into meaningful performance gains. This part focuses on testing frameworks, personalization methods, and technical improvements that shape a smoother, faster user experience. You'll see how data-driven experimentation, behavioral insights, mobile performance, and iterative refinement work together to continually lift conversions and create experiences tailored to what users actually respond to.

Dive into the broader ecosystem where conversion optimization goes beyond a single page and becomes a unified strategy. This part highlights how different traffic sources, retargeting flows, devices, and channels shape user behavior, and how to refine each touchpoint for higher impact. You'll also explore what it takes to build an organization-wide mindset that treats CRO as an ongoing, scalable practice rather than a one-off tactic.

What is CRO?

1. What does CRO stand for?

2. What is the main goal of CRO?

3. According to the example, if a site with 10,000 visitors increases its conversion rate from 2% to 3%, how many extra conversions occur?

What is CRO?

1. What does CRO stand for?

2. What is the main goal of CRO?

3. According to the example, if a site with 10,000 visitors increases its conversion rate from 2% to 3%, how many extra conversions occur?