Conversion Rate Optimization Flashcards
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What is the 'Jobs-to-be-Done' (JTBD) framework's role in CRO?
Answer: A research lens that focuses on the underlying goal or problem a customer is trying to solve when they buy a product
JTBD reframes product messaging around the customer's core motivation, helping CRO practitioners craft copy and offers that resonate with what buyers truly want to accomplish.
Which type of A/B test would you use to simultaneously test multiple page elements (headlines, images, CTAs) in different combinations?
Answer: Multivariate test (MVT)
Multivariate testing changes multiple elements simultaneously and analyzes interactions between them, requiring larger traffic volumes than standard A/B tests.
A high 'add-to-cart' rate combined with a high cart abandonment rate most likely indicates a problem in which stage?
Answer: The checkout or payment process
When users add items but don't complete purchase, the friction lives in the checkout funnel — unexpected costs, required account creation, or payment complexity are common culprits.
What is the purpose of a 'guarantee seal' (e.g., money-back guarantee badge) on a product page?
Answer: To reduce perceived purchase risk and increase buyer confidence
Risk-reversal elements like money-back guarantees lower the psychological barrier to purchase by assuring buyers they won't lose out if they're unsatisfied.
Which customer research method involves watching real users complete tasks on your website while narrating their thoughts aloud?
Answer: Moderated usability testing with think-aloud protocol
Think-aloud usability testing surfaces qualitative insights about user confusion, hesitation, and decision-making that quantitative analytics alone cannot reveal.
How does 'scarcity messaging' (e.g., 'Only 3 left in stock') influence conversion rates?
Answer: It triggers loss aversion and urgency, motivating faster purchase decisions
Scarcity messaging activates loss aversion — the fear of missing out — which accelerates the decision to purchase before the item is gone.
What is the recommended minimum sample size consideration when ending an A/B test early?
Answer: Continue until you reach pre-determined statistical significance and sample size, avoiding 'peeking' bias
Stopping an A/B test early when results look promising (peeking) inflates false positives; pre-setting significance thresholds and sample size targets prevents misleading conclusions.