Conversion Rate Optimisation

More conversions
from the traffic
already there

CRO is where design meets data. I read the behaviour, identify where visitors drop off, and build the fixes — landing pages, forms, CTAs, and funnel improvements that turn more visitors into leads.

+13% Session duration post-redesign
−15% Bounce rate after CRO work
+3k Monthly page views for one client

Typical funnel before CRO work

Conversion funnel — example SaaS landing page
Page visits

100%

Scroll 50%+

62%
−38%

CTA click

18%
−44%

Form started

11%
−7%

Form submitted

4%
−7%

68%
Drop-off before CTA — fixable with layout
7%
Form abandonment — fixable with UX

Most sites have a
traffic problem. But many
have a conversion problem.

Getting more visitors to a site is only half the story. If the landing page buries the CTA, the form has six unnecessary fields, or the hero takes three seconds to load — the traffic doesn’t matter. Visitors leave without converting and the agency gets the blame.

CRO is the practice of systematically fixing that gap. I use behaviour data from Hotjar and Microsoft Clarity to understand exactly where and why visitors drop off — then I build the fixes. Not recommendations handed to someone else. Actual implementation, tested and shipped.

What I deliver

Six CRO services,
one person who builds them

The rarest thing in CRO: someone who can both read the data and implement the solution. No handoff to a separate developer. No recommendations that sit in a document. Just diagnosis and delivery, end to end.

Landing page design & build

Conversion-focused landing pages built from scratch or redesigned from existing pages — with hierarchy, CTA placement, and load speed treated as first-class concerns from the start.

Clear above-the-fold value proposition
CTA placement based on scroll behaviour data
Optimised for Core Web Vitals — speed is a conversion lever
ACF-based so client can iterate content without touching code

CTA strategy & placement

Calls to action that are clear, well-placed, and earn the click — not just a button at the bottom of a long page. I review what the page is asking the visitor to do and whether the design supports that ask at the right moment.

Scroll-depth analysis to find optimal CTA placement
CTA copy review — specificity outperforms generic "Get started"
Multiple CTA entry points mapped to visitor intent
Visual hierarchy audit — does the eye go where it should?

Form optimisation

Forms are where most conversion funnels collapse. Too many fields, poor error handling, confusing labels, or a submit button that doesn't feel trustworthy — I audit and rebuild forms that actually get completed.

Field reduction — every unnecessary field costs conversions
Inline validation and clear error messaging
Multi-step forms for complex or high-friction flows
Trust signals adjacent to form — testimonials, security badges

Heatmap & session recording setup

Hotjar and Microsoft Clarity installed, configured, and interpreted — not just dropped onto a site and left running. I set up specific page targets, review the recordings, and surface the insights that actually matter to the next build decision.

Hotjar or MS Clarity installation and configuration
Heatmap analysis — where do visitors look, click, and stop?
Session recording review with annotated findings
Insight report with prioritised recommendations

Funnel analysis & recommendations

A structured review of a client's conversion funnel — from first landing to final action — identifying the biggest drop-off points and prioritising fixes by likely impact. Delivered as a clear report your agency can present and act on.

Full funnel mapping from entry point to conversion
Drop-off point identification with behaviour data
Prioritised fix list — quick wins and longer-term changes
Implementation available as a follow-on engagement

A/B testing setup & integration

Configuring A/B testing infrastructure on WordPress — connecting testing tools to specific page elements and ensuring the implementation doesn't compromise performance or SEO. I set up the test, not run the ongoing programme.

Testing tool integration — Google Optimize, VWO, or native
Variant pages built and connected to the testing layer
Zero performance impact — lazy-loaded, non-blocking scripts
Handoff to client or agency to manage ongoing tests

How it works

Data in. Improvements out.
No handoff gap.

01

Instrument & observe

Hotjar or Clarity set up and running on the target pages. Heatmaps, scroll maps, and session recordings accumulate real visitor behaviour — not assumptions.

02

Analyse & diagnose

I review the data and identify the specific drop-off points, friction areas, and missed opportunities. Every finding is tied to behaviour evidence, not opinion.

03

Prioritise & plan

Findings are ranked by likely conversion impact against implementation effort. Quick wins go first. Structural changes are scoped as a second phase if needed.

04

Build & ship

I implement the improvements directly in WordPress — landing pages rebuilt, forms redesigned, CTAs repositioned. Then we measure again and repeat the cycle.

I work with your tools Hotjat Microsoft Clarity Google Analytics 4 Google Search Console Forminator Gravity Forms

"Page views are up by around 3k, average session duration up 13%, and bounce rate down by 15%. I can only assume the new design has everything to do with that."

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David Tillyer
Average Joes Blog
Monthly page views
Baseline +3,000/mo
↑ Significant
Avg. session duration
Previous +13%
↑ +13%
Bounce rate
Previous −15%
↓ −15%

Client-reported results post-launch. Individual outcomes vary based on site, audience, and baseline.

How I deliver CRO

Three ways to engage,
one standard of work

CRO work fits into a project at different stages and depths. Here's how I typically structure it — adapt to whatever your client's situation calls for.

Standalone

One-off landing
page project

A single high-intent landing page — for a campaign, a product launch, or a lead generation push — designed and built from scratch with conversion as the primary goal. Ideal for agencies running paid media who need a page that actually performs.

Purpose-built for a single conversion goal
A/B testing variants built if required
Tracking and analytics configured at handoff
Speed optimised — paid traffic is expensive, slow pages waste it
Retainer

Ongoing CRO
alongside SEO

Monthly CRO support running in parallel with SEO retainer work — behaviour data reviewed, priority fixes implemented, and the funnel continuously tightened as traffic patterns evolve. The combination of SEO bringing traffic and CRO converting it is where the real compounding happens.

Monthly heatmap and session recording review
Priority conversion fixes implemented each cycle
Reporting on what changed and measured impact
Works alongside SEO retainer for maximum compound effect

For agency partners

CRO your agency
can sell and deliver

Agencies often win work on design and SEO, then have no strong answer when a client asks why the site isn't converting. CRO is the answer — and I give you the implementation muscle to deliver it, white-label, without hiring a specialist.

A strong answer when conversion comes up
When a client says "the site looks great but leads are down" — you have an answer and a partner who can implement the fix, not just diagnose it.
Retainer revenue beyond hosting
CRO retainers — especially combined with SEO — are recurring, high-value, and genuinely hard for clients to walk away from once results start compounding.
Behaviour data your client can see
Heatmaps and session recordings are compelling client-facing material. Clients who see their visitors struggling to find the form become believers in CRO immediately.
One person reads and builds
No handoff gap between analyst and developer. I interpret the data and implement the fix — faster, cheaper, and without the telephone game of recommendations lost in translation.

Common questions

What people usually
ask about CRO

Do you run the ongoing A/B tests or just set them up?

I set up the infrastructure — the testing tool integration, the variant pages, and the tracking configuration — then hand ongoing test management to your team or the client. Running a test programme requires access to business context I won't always have. The build is mine; the ongoing decisions are yours.

How long does it take to see results from CRO work?

Quick wins from form improvements and CTA repositioning can show up within weeks of launch. Behaviour data takes 4–6 weeks to accumulate meaningfully on lower-traffic sites. Bigger structural changes take longer to measure. I'll always be honest about timelines rather than promising immediate lifts.

Can CRO work be done without a redesign?

Yes — many CRO improvements are targeted interventions rather than full redesigns. Form field reduction, CTA copy changes, trust signal placement, load speed improvements. A full redesign isn't always the answer, and I'll tell you honestly if it is versus if targeted changes will move the needle more efficiently.

Do you need to have built the site to do CRO on it?

No — I can do CRO work on existing WordPress sites I didn't build. I'll need access to the site, the analytics, and the ability to make changes to templates or content. If the site's architecture makes CRO implementation difficult or impractical, I'll flag that upfront.

What's the difference between CRO and just good UX design?

Good UX is informed by best practice and design intuition. CRO is informed by actual behaviour data from real visitors on that specific site. Both matter — but CRO decisions are grounded in what your visitors are actually doing, not what a designer thinks they should do. The combination is where the best outcomes come from.

Can you combine CRO with an SEO retainer?

Yes — and it's the most effective way to structure both. SEO brings more qualified traffic; CRO converts more of it. Running them in parallel creates a compounding effect that neither achieves alone. I offer combined retainers that cover both disciplines in a single monthly engagement.

Ready to turn more visitors
into leads?

Whether it's a landing page that needs fixing or a full funnel that needs rethinking — a short conversation usually makes the problem and the solution clear quickly.