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E208: Getting Out of a Conversion Rate Slump - Under the Hood with Shervin Mazaheri

The EcomCrew Ecommerce Podcast · with Shervin Mazaheri · December 24, 2018 · 56 min

Summary

This episode tackles the perplexing problem of an extremely low conversion rate (0.1%) on an ecommerce website. It offers practical advice on how to diagnose and rectify such issues by focusing on building customer trust through a strong About Us page and a clear Returns Policy. The discussion also highlights the importance of creating authoritative niche content to drive conversions.

Key takeaways

Themes

conversion & crobrand & contentfounder & leadership

Topics covered

conversion rate optimizationwebsite auditingtrust building in ecommerceabout us page best practicesreturns policy impact on conversionscontent marketing for authorityhiring remote teamsemployee motivation and retention

Episode description

Our Under the Hood guest today is struggling with a problem that's very baffling. Shervin Mazaheri is struggling with conversion rates on his website. We're not just talking about low conversation rates, we're talking about extremely low conversion rates--talk about 0.1% in the last 180 days. In this episode Shervin and I go over his website and points out which parts need improving that might help increaase his conversion rate. Below are some takeaways: It's very important for the website to establish trust. One of the easiest ways to do this is to write a good About Us page. A prominent Returns policy helps take the worry off of buyers' minds. Build authority by trying to create the best informative content in your niche. Shervin and I also discussed hiring tips and how to keep employees happy, especially remote Filipino VAs. Listen to the episode to learn how I've managed to keep my PH team happy and motivated! Until the next one, happy selling.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Establish trust with a well-crafted 'About Us' page that clearly communicates your brand's story and values.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Implement a prominent and clear Returns Policy to alleviate customer concerns and encourage purchases.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Build authority and attract organic traffic by consistently creating high-quality, informative content relevant to your niche.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Regularly audit your website to identify and address specific elements that may be hindering conversion rates.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
For remote teams, particularly VAs, focus on employee motivation and retention strategies to foster a productive and loyal workforce.

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