What is conversion rate optimisation?

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Conversion rate optimisation (CRO) is the process of improving your website so a higher percentage of visitors take a desired action – typically submitting an enquiry form, booking a consultation, or calling your office. It is about making your existing traffic work harder.

Most businesses focus on getting more traffic to their website. CRO focuses on getting more value from the traffic you already have.

If your website gets 1,000 visitors per month and 2% submit an enquiry, that’s 20 enquiries. Improving the conversion rate to 3% gives you 30 enquiries from the same traffic – a 50% increase without spending more on marketing.

CRO involves testing and refining elements that influence visitor behaviour. This includes CTA button placement, form length and friction, page layout and content hierarchy, trust signal positioning, and messaging clarity.

Conversion rate optimisation often focuses on reducing friction in the enquiry process. Prospects evaluating financial advisers or legal practices are making high-stakes decisions. If your website creates confusion, doesn’t answer key questions, or makes it difficult to take the next step, qualified visitors leave without contacting you.

Common CRO improvements include simplifying enquiry forms, adding clear fee transparency, placing credentials and trust signals near conversion points, and ensuring the path from any page to your primary call-to-action requires minimal clicks.

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