CRO, AB, ABn MVT, SDKs… Multi-armed
Bandits, Type 1 Errors and Squeeze Pages…
The digital World is drowning in jargon and acronyms –
find out what it all means with our glossary of commonly used conversion rate optimisation terminology (and
those terms that regularly come into its orbit).
What is AB Testing? Make informed, data-driven decisions for your website by utilising AB testing.
READ MOREThe ‘n’ in ABn testing refers to the multiple variations in the test. How does it work?
READ MOREWhat does having content above the fold mean? Why is it important?
READ MOREHow to ensure your website is accessible for everyone who uses it.
READ MOREWhat is Average Order Value? Why track it? Can it be improved?
READ MOREWhat is a Baseline Analysis? Why use one over an analytics tool?
READ MOREWhat is Behavioural Targeting? What type of attributes can be used?
READ MOREWhat does having content below the fold mean? Why is it important?
READ MOREWhat is a Bounce Rate? How to calculate, analyse and reduce it.
READ MOREWhat is a Call To Action? What are the considerations and what can you do with it?
READ MOREWhat causes Content Flickering? Why is it important and how can you avoid it?
READ MOREHow does a Content Management System work and why use one?
READ MOREWhat is Continuous Delivery? What are the benefits? How does it work?
READ MOREWhat is a Control Page or Control Group? Why is one needed?
READ MOREWhat is Conversion Rate Optimisation? What are the benefits?
READ MOREWhat are Cookies? Why are they used? What types are there? What are the limitations?
READ MOREWhat is Customer Relationship Management? Who uses it and how does it work?
READ MOREWhat are Feature Flags? Why use them? Where can they be used successfully?
READ MOREHow many of your visitors are abandoning their sessions due to poor form design? Create forms that convert.
READ MORENo matter what business you’re in, converting visitors effectively through a funnel equals revenue.
READ MOREWhat are Heatmaps? How do they work and what can you learn from them?
READ MOREWhat are Hello Bars? How to use them and what to use them for.
READ MOREThe most important visual element on the page. What can you do with it?
READ MOREComfortable building your own tests but maybe want some additional guidance?
READ MOREIf you don't have any optimisation experience in-house, only have certain resources available, or are looking to upskill your team.
READ MOREWhat is Marketing Automation? From suspect to prospect to customer.
READ MOREWhat is a Marketing Technology Stack? What are the considerations when choosing one?
READ MOREWhat are Meta Tags? Some examples of how to use them on your website.
READ MOREWhat is the Multi-Armed Bandit problem? How to choose between actions with unknown payouts.
READ MOREWhat is Multivariate Testing? Simple, full factorial and fractional factorial MVT.
READ MOREWhat is the Sales Funnel (or eCommerce funnel)? What are the stages and how can you optimise it?
READ MOREAre you just starting out or already experienced in optimisation?
READ MOREWhat is Server-side Testing? What are the benefits and should you be using it?
READ MOREWhat is Session Recording? Why is it useful and how does it compare to AB Testing?
READ MOREHow to avoid Shopping Basket Abandonment?
READ MORESite Search is often ignored in eCommerce. Help your visitors find what they need.
READ MOREWhat is Social Proof and what are the different types? Why is it important?
READ MOREWhat is Split Testing? When to use it and what to consider.
READ MOREWhat is a Squeeze Page? How does it work and why use one?
READ MOREA brief overview of how we calculate statistical significance in AB Testing and MVT at Webtrends Optimize.
READ MOREWhat is Targeting? What is it used for? What are the benefits?
READ MOREWhat are Test Data Extracts? Where can I find them in Webtrends Optimize?
READ MOREA test hypothesis is a focused statement of conjecture, where the statement may be true or untrue.
READ MOREWhat makes a good Unique Selling Point? Why should I have one?
READ MORESome visitors need extra motivation to take action when it comes to eCommerce purchases. Turn procrastinators into decision makers.
READ MOREWhat are the different types of Usability Testing? Why are they important?
READ MOREWhy is User Experience important in CRO? What are the best practices?
READ MOREThis user-friendly A-Z Glossary section is here to help you understand the specific terminology and top terms involved in the daily language of conversion rate optimisation.
No need to waste valuable time ‘Googling it’. Listed above you will easily find a whole host of commonly used CRO and digital marketing terminology as well as some other terms that regularly fall into the mix. Each page provides complete and detailed definitions and explanations straight from our professionals who use these terms on a daily basis. With easy to understand descriptions and examples, using our glossary you will gain a true understanding of the topics of your choice.
In a time and industry where it can be a real challenge to keep on top of the constant improvements and changes that come your way, our team will aim to ensures that this section stays abreast of all these updates. We work hard to make sure we understand and fully explain all the specifics as they come along, so that you don’t have to.
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