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O li T i h Online T esting – the light in the tunnel light in the tunnel October, 2010

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Optimize your webpages for more conversions with professional online testing tools and processes. Eworks WSI Cyprus optimizes your conversion rate using an online testing methodology that is outlined in the attached presentation. We serve businesses in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Pahos in Cyprus.

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O li T i hOnline Testing – the light in the tunnellight in the tunnel

October, 2010

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AGENDA

• What is Online Testing?What is Online Testing?• How is it working?

i bl f S• Variables of Success• Case Studies• Conversion Optimization Consulting

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What is Online Testing?

Online Testing (OL) Definition:Online Testing (OL) Definition:In a nutshell, online testing involves testing one or more gvariable from a webpage to identify which ones can create a positive difference in the conversion. h bl hThe winning variable then becomes the control, or bench mark which future ones aremark, which future ones are measured against.

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Online Testing Steps

Scientific testing involves the following steps:1) Determining which element(s) of a page you want to test. 2) Creating the test / the test page3) Setting up the tool use for the testing3) Setting up the tool use for the testing4) Keeping good, accurate test records.5) Running the test campaign.6) ki d i l d i hi h i bl i h6) Tracking and comparing results to determine which test variable is the 

winner. (100 conversions)7) Repeating the cycle, constantly attempting to beat your existing control

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Categories of Online Testing

• A/B test, Split test • MVT ‐Multivariable test/ , pPage 1: Control (the original) Page 1: Control (the original)

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Time needed for testing?

LONGER Test Period SHORTER Test Period

# of Alternatives / Variables

More (MVT) Less (A/B)

Difference in Results Lesser Greater

Traffic Volume Less More

Confidence Level Higher > 90% Lower < 90%

100 conversions

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Case Study 1 – Relevancy 

ORIGINAL TEST

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Partial results

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Relevant? 

NOT YET !NOT YET !

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Risks? What Risks?

• All Test Types are notAll Test Types are not Equal

• Comparing & Contrasting A/B d MVTA/B and MVT

• The Risk of the Endless Test

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KEY principles for online tests

Test Methodology– Is A Process !– Single Variable Test Formula

• The most important tool for performing a useful experimentThe most important tool for performing a useful experiment. – The (relevant) Academic Vocabulary

• There are Concepts, Terminology, Differences between Variabled d d h l• Understand and Use them Properly

– Test Protocol• Use proper tool organizes each stage of the test process and automatically calculates all of the key equations.

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KEY principles for online tests

Test Validityy• Understanding of validity principles, so that you can be 

confident in the results of your test.– The Threats to Test Validity

• "history effect", • "instrumentation error"• "instrumentation error"• "sample distortion”

– The Sample Size ValidityThe Sample Size Validity• The key mathematical equations for determining test size.

– The Validity Formula

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KEY principles for online testsTest Planning• Which variables to test? 

– Knowing what to test is as important as knowing how to test. – The Optimization Formula

• Prioritize your testing goals• Prioritize your testing goals. • More revenue = right order.

– The Test ROI Calculation Tool• Calculates the compounding ROI on a given series of tests. • Saves time and money as it helps you determine the impact of each test on your marketing budget.

– Radical Redesigns• How to capture multi‐variable test results with single variable testing techniquesq

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What’s the big deal about Online Testing?

• Online Testing:Online Testing:– MotivationValue proposition– Value proposition

– IncentiveA i t– Anxiety

– Friction 

C = 4m + 3v + 2(i f) 2a ©C = 4m + 3v + 2(i-f) -2a ©

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When?

• How would you Know WHEN need TO APPLYhi ?this strategy?

• The right answer: 

• ALL THE TIME there is an• ALL THE TIME there is an Opportunitypp y

• Amazon – case study: 200 li li t t i d200 live online tests running every day

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Case Study 2‐ The Formula!

816% Growth in New Subscribers

ORIGINAL TEST

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Case Study 3 – Prove It!

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Case Study 3‐ Treatment100% Money BacK Guarantee – Eliminating anxietY

Call to Actions highlighting the benefitsCall to Actions highlighting the benefits

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Let’s compare …

ORIGINAL TREATMENT

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Case Study 4: Is It Worth it?

Professional Photographerg p• Status:

– New site/– Artistic / flash

– Minimum content– No commercial aspect

• Goals:– To get New Clients

• Strategies:– They decided to do PPC– Adding some wedding pictures on the actual siteAdding some wedding pictures on the actual site

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Case Study 4 – cont.

• Our proposal:• Our proposal:– Landing Pageg g

• Reaction:– Fighting

• Agreement:• Agreement:– Online Testing 

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Case Study 4 – cont.

• Results:Results:– Our page performed better: 71.6% improvement in conversion (contacts)in conversion (contacts)

• The client got 4 wedding contracts, with an online marketing budget of 3 5% spentonline marketing budget of 3.5% spent

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Oak Photography LP

Differences

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Oak Photography LP

Differences

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ATTENTION

• Controversy about Best PracticesControversy about Best Practices

• Example: Video on AutoStart or lPress Play

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Case Study 5 ‐ controversy

Vid Pl N t Pl ?Video – Play or Not Play ?

63% improvement in conversion with Video on autoplay

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CONCLUSIONS

• Do not go Blind with your marketingyour marketing 

• Focus your money and resources where it counts

• Get confirmation you are on the right trackg

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Conversion OptimizationEworks WSI Cyprus:

• Consulting Services• Consulting Services• Landing Page / Website / Email M k tiMarketing

• Report (14‐20 variables analyzed)• 100% Money Back Guarantee (certain conditions apply)

• Our Clients Implement 95‐100 % of our recommendationsof our recommendations

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EworksWSI CyprusSERVICES:- Webdesign - Interactive Content

(digital publishing)- Landing Pages Design

- Website Conversion Optimi ation

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-Digital Marketing

Flash ContentOptimization

- Landing Pages Conversion Optimization

- Flash Content

- Print Design

CONTACT INFO: i f @ k i

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- Email Marketing Conversion Optimization

- Logo Design

[email protected]+35799‐555747www EworksWSI com cywww.EworksWSI.com.cy

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PROMO !

ONLY for our clients:ONLY for our clients:‐ Until Dec 31, 2010O li i di d f € 00 €300‐ Online testing discounted from €500 to €300

A d hi i ll‐ And this is not all ……

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PROMO !

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Contact  Eworks WSI Cyprus

Contact us for more infoContact us for more info

k S CEworks WSI Cyprus

[email protected] eworkswsi com cywww.eworkswsi.com.cyTel: +357‐99555747