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Conversion Rate Optimization Checklist

Systematically improve every step of the purchase journey

18 items

Conversion rate optimization is not guesswork. It is a methodical process of identifying friction points and testing improvements. Even a 0.5% increase in conversion rate can mean thousands in additional revenue.

This checklist provides a structured framework for auditing and improving your store conversion rate across every touchpoint.

Trust and Social Proof

Display reviews on all product pageshigh

Every product page should show customer reviews. Products without reviews convert at significantly lower rates.

A/B test review widget layoutshigh

Use Eevy AI genetic algorithm optimization to continuously test review display formats and find the highest-converting layout.

Add trust badges near checkouthigh

Place payment security badges, money-back guarantee seals, and SSL indicators near the add-to-cart and checkout buttons.

Show real-time social proofmedium

Display recent purchase notifications or "X people viewing" indicators to create urgency and validation.

Feature UGC content prominentlyhigh

User-generated photos and videos are more trusted than brand content. Display them on product and landing pages.

Page Speed and Performance

Achieve sub-3-second load timeshigh

Measure and optimize your core pages to load in under 3 seconds. Each additional second reduces conversions by 7%.

Optimize Core Web Vitalshigh

Target green scores for LCP, FID, and CLS. Google uses these metrics for ranking and they directly impact user experience.

Audit third-party scriptsmedium

Review all installed apps and tracking scripts. Remove any that are unused or causing significant performance impact.

Enable browser cachingmedium

Ensure static assets have proper cache headers. Returning visitors should experience near-instant page loads.

Checkout Optimization

Simplify checkout flowhigh

Remove unnecessary form fields and steps. Every additional field reduces completion rate.

Offer multiple payment methodshigh

Enable Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. One-click payment methods drastically reduce friction.

Display shipping costs earlyhigh

Show shipping estimates on product pages or cart. Surprise costs at checkout are the primary abandonment driver.

Enable guest checkouthigh

Do not force account creation before purchase. Offer account creation post-purchase instead.

Add cart abandonment recoveryhigh

Set up automated abandoned cart emails with a compelling subject line and optional incentive.

Mobile Experience

Test complete mobile purchase flowhigh

Complete a purchase entirely on mobile. Note any friction points, small tap targets, or confusing layouts.

Optimize mobile navigationhigh

Ensure the mobile menu is intuitive and search is easily accessible. Mobile users need faster paths to products.

Check form usability on mobilemedium

Verify all forms use appropriate input types, auto-fill works, and keyboards match field types.

Test mobile image galleriesmedium

Ensure product image galleries swipe smoothly and zoom works on touch devices.

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