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Episode 122: How To Leverage Priming & Expectation Setting
Aligning your online experience with user expectations is crucial. In this episode, Jon and Ryan discuss how to leverage the priming & expectation setting heuristic to...
Episode 121: Don't Forget to Take a Break Post-BFCM
We've made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In this episode, Jon and Ryan discuss the benefits of taking a break post-BFCM.Check out the full episode to learn...
Episode 120: I’m Running Experiments. Why Hasn’t My Conversion Rate Gone Up?
The benefits of experimentation are well-researched and documented. But that doesn’t always equate to an increasing conversion rate.In this episode, Jon and Ryan explo...
Episode 119: Amazon Growth – What Brands Need To Do To Succeed
During Q4, new channels seem to become more attractive to brands, especially if they are missing growth targets. Amazon is the largest ecommerce channel out there, but...
Episode 118: Launching Site Updates With Confidence
This week on Drive & Convert, Jon and Ryan discuss how to quickly validate ideas so you can launch site updates with confidence.Check out the full episode to learn:The...
Episode 117: Holiday Prep & the Tech Stack for Success
This week on Drive & Convert, Jon and Ryan discuss preparing for holiday 2024 and the recommended tech stack for success. Check out the full episode to learn:What comp...
Episode 116: How to Convert Free Trial Users to Paying Customers
This week on Drive & Convert, Jon and Ryan discuss how to convert free trial users to paying customers. Check out the full episode to learn:The importance of optimizin...
Episode 115: Amazon Prime Day 2024 Insights
This week on Drive & Convert, Jon and Ryan discuss the July 2024 Amazon Prime Day event and its effect on the ecommerce landscape. Check out the full episode to learn:...
Episode 114: What is the Best Heatmap Software for Researchers?
While analytics, interviews, and surveys offer valuable insights, nothing compares to watching how users actually engage with your site. That is where heatmaps come in...
Episode 113 : Where Did Organic Click Share Go?
After walking 100 miles across a wall in Europe (for vacation!?), Ryan is back and wondering what walls brands can build that will net them better traffic.In this week...
Episode 112: Solve Common Optimization Issues Using Heuristics
Every day we make a million little decisions without ever giving it a second thought. This is because our brains are wired to take shortcuts and make quick decisions. ...
Episode 111: Google Broad Match Is Back
Just like Google is changing, Ryan’s stance on broad match is changing too. In this week's episode, Ryan gets candid about his opinion on broad match and why he now be...
Episode 110: What is Digital Experience Optimization?
This might be surprising to hear from one of the pioneers of conversion rate optimization, but CRO is out and DXO is in. In this episode, CEO Jon MacDonald dives into ...
Episode 109: Google is Changing... Again
Google is constantly changing. In just the last year, digital leaders have seen the sunset of Google Optimize, a transition from Universal Analytics to GA4, and countl...
Episode 108: The Five Factors of Digital Success
Anyone who guarantees they can increase your conversion rates with just on-site optimization alone is either lucky or lying. Many factors influence conversion rates. I...
Episode 107: Grow with Garrow is LIVE!
Tired of navigating the ecommerce world alone?Well, we have some good news. Ryan is about to launch a community where like-minded business owners can connect, share in...
How Psychology Influences Purchase Decisions
A seamless and compelling customer experience is crucial in today's competitive digital landscape.Many companies focus on tactical or superficial changes, but true opt...
Episode 105: Social Traffic in 2024
It’s no secret that the iOS update in 2021 hurt Meta. In this week’s episode, Jon and Ryan delve into the aftermath of the iOS update. They discuss the challenges of n...
Episode 104: How to Optimize for Both DTC and Wholesale
There is nothing more frustrating to a business than losing out on a sale because their website was optimized for one audience and, in turn, alienated a whole second s...
Episode 103: How to Find and Utilize the Right Marketing Experts
Jon and Ryan discuss the challenges and importance of wisely selecting and utilizing marketing experts. They cover the pitfalls of deceptive marketing claims and the i...
Episode 102: Why You Shouldn’t Neglect the Post-Purchase Phase - Behind the Click Deep Dive
The digital journey doesn’t end at the checkout.Jon and Ryan discuss the importance of post-purchase optimization and the impact it has on growing an online brand. The...
Episode 101: Is Microsoft Ads Worth Your Time?
Jon and Ryan provide valuable insights into the world of Microsoft Ads. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of recent developments at Microsoft, including the...
Episode 100: Our Biggest Lessons From 100 Episodes
Digital experiences are always changing and evolving. So it should come as no surprise that the evolution of AI, automations, and online tools has also shifted some pe...
Episode 99: Announcing Behind the Click
Have you ever wondered what goes through your customer’s mind when they make a certain purchase decision? Well, you’re not alone.In this episode, Jon and Ryan discuss...
Episode 98: How To Turn Your Google Ads Around
Jon and Ryan explore the challenges brought about by the shift to GA4 and how it has impacted Google Ads. Thankfully, there are some steps that companies can take in o...
Episode 97: You've Got Data! Now What?
Many companies conduct amazing research to understand their customers, but more often than not, this research gets lost and isn’t maximized to its full potential. Quan...
Episode 96: Going from WTF to YAY with GA4
Ecommerce businesses are navigating the biggest transition of this year with Google Analytics 4 (GA4). In this D&C episode, Jon and Ryan acknowledge some initial chall...
Episode 95: How to Leverage AI in UX Optimization
AI is a pretty buzzy term, and it can mean different things to different people. In this episode, Jon and Ryan engage in a lively discussion about the use of AI, with ...
Episode 94: The Rise of Video in 2024
In this episode of Drive & Convert, Jon and Ryan delve into the rise of video as a powerful tool for digital marketing. They discuss the impact of platforms like TikTo...
Episode 93: Why November is the Most Underrated Time for a Website Audit
Ecommerce managers are juggling a million things by the time Q4 rolls around. They’re busy preparing holiday campaigns and gearing up for the coming year. However, opt...
