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#121: Which button copy drives the most conversions?

#121: Which button copy drives the most conversions?

See how one luxury brand saw a 7.2% lift.

September 18, 2024

No. 121: Hey all,

When customers know exactly where a button will lead, they click with confidence.

The more specific the collection, the more specific the call-to-action text should be.

Show customers where they’re going to eliminate hesitation and get them shopping quicker.

Here’s how.

In this issue:

This week’s win: Tailor button copy to the featured collection.
In the news: Tech brand launches AI-powered delivery tracking.
Quick tips: 3 design best practices you can ignore.

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WIN OF THE WEEK

Make button text specific to the collection you’re featuring.

If you ask them to take action, be specific.

On a luxury clothing brand’s homepage, we edited CTA text to align with the featured category. A general ‘Shop Now’ was changed to ‘Shop New Arrivals.’

This specificity lifted overall conversion by 4.6%, increased engagement by 31%, and mobile conversions by 7.2%.

Most shoppers prefer quick, easy navigation.

And specific CTAs make shopping intuitive and straightforward.

Don’t make customers wonder where a button will lead. It adds friction, and creates hesitation.

By telling them exactly what to expect, you eliminate ambiguity.

Here’s why specific CTA’s convert:

Faster purchases: Each button explicitly guides visitors to the collection featured,
Easy mobile navigation: Clear and concise CTAs cater especially to mobile visitors who favor straightforward navigation.

Specific call-to-actions streamline the path to purchase.

Refine yours to match their expectations.

As always, test to find the best approach for your audience.