CRO & Multivariant Testing
Our UX team is responsible for carrying out A/B testing and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) initiatives across all of our brand sites.
My Role
I am the UX researcher leading the A/B testing initiatives, responsible for...
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managing agency partner aiding in CRO initiatives.
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creating test hypotheses and rationales for testing opportunities.
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building quarterly roadmaps for testing and testing strategies.
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providing feedback and approving designs.
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QA'ing tests before approving them to be launched.
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reviewing results and deciding on next steps.
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communicating with stakeholders on the progress, status, and results for each test, per brand.
CRO Overview at Scotts Miracle-Gro
Testing Examples
Scotts Program
Results Page
Condensing the layout of the product specific information for each product in the lawn plan led to a 12.5% lift in conversion rate and an additional $155,319 in revenue in a month time frame.
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Given the seasonality of the brand, if this test was implemented for a year, the brand could gain an additional $465,957 in revenue.
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Greendigs
Homepage
Simplifying the homepage to focus more on products led to a 50% lift in orders and an additional $7,500 in revenue in a 4 day time frame.
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Given the seasonality of the brand, if this test was implemented for a year, the brand could gain an additional $342,188 in revenue.
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Homepage
Including an educational block explaining the lawn care program on the homepage led to a 18% lift in cart additions, 11% lift in orders, and an additional $9,500 in revenue in a 3-week time frame.
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Given the seasonality of the brand, if this test was implemented for a year, the brand could gain an additional $38,000 in revenue.
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