Top 50 Google Website Optimizer Tips on What to Test

2009 August 21
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Testing your website design is one of the best ways to determine how well things are working. Testing doesn’t have to be hard either. A lot of times simple adjustments can make a huge difference.

For example: Using “Free Quote” instead of “Submit” on your contact form can drastically increase click thrus.

I've recently added Google’s Website Optimizer to a new design that I'm trying out to determine if it’s going to get the results I’m after.

Blastam has a great write-up on the Top 50 Google Website Optimizer Tips on What to Test that will give you a ton of info on how and what to get started on.

Check out the post and start testing your site.

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BriefcasesSeptember 02, 2009

Thanks for the link to these tips. I have heard of Website Optimizer but never really knew what to test. These tips should help a lot.

used tiresSeptember 03, 2009

Oh wow that is quite a comprehensive top 50 list! So many new ideas and suggestions I could potentially try out =D

Till then,

Jean

Aveda SalonsSeptember 04, 2009

Good list of website optimizer tips. Thanks for informative post.

Restaurant POSSeptember 07, 2009

Great tips for site optimization. It’s really helpful information. Thanks.

Love GraphicsSeptember 08, 2009

These are some really great tips to help optimize your website. This is really a complete list. Thanks Drew.

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This is an excellent list, and I can vowge for using CrazyEgg. Just be careful as it can slow down your pages.

Court ReportingSeptember 10, 2009

Nice list for website optimizer tips. I’ll test these tips for my site. Thanks.

Cutting ToolsSeptember 18, 2009

thanks for sharing your knowledge.this optimizer tips is very useful to all internet user and site optimizer also.

Snake Eyes CostumeSeptember 20, 2009

Im a massive fan of split testing different features on my websites. On some sites Ive seen an increase in profit of 50% over time. It definitely pays to take the time to optimse pages and simply change button names as you mention can have massive effects long term.

ATV for SaleSeptember 23, 2009

Excellent ideas for using Website Optimizer to your advantage. Split testing is very important if you want to milk every dollar you can from your website visitors. Without sufficient testing, you are likely wasting a lot of your traffic.

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Very detailed list. Do you constantly test for new techniques?

Free Clip ArtOctober 01, 2009

Thanks for this list, very in-depth. I been having problems my site lately, so I’ll give it a go.

Lumineers cost per toothOctober 06, 2009

A good way to buildup PR to your homepage is to ensure your contact pages and other un-important pages are “no followed.” The article is a worthy read as it does provide some solid optimization tips.

Snake Eyes CostumeOctober 07, 2009

Im a big fan of testing and tracking! I always perform split testing of pages and find its a great way to eek out more conversions etc. Thanks for the list – there is definitely a lot more I can be doing thats for sure!

Google SniperOctober 09, 2009

Great post! Thank you. I wasn’t aware of half of these ideas. I am also a big believer in split-testing.

Modern architectsOctober 27, 2009

there is so much more we can be doing!tracking is so fundamental to getting the most out of the optimization. Thanks!

Web HostingNovember 01, 2009

See for money make machine.I preferred Google Website Optimizer to test my landing pages in it. i have tested here A/B split test .But the problem is it affecting page rank to my website.

Lumineers cost per toothNovember 09, 2009

Yup, I second the tracking issue. I like Google Analytics and Statscounter. You will have to experiment with them to choose which one’s for you.

Santa OutfitNovember 11, 2009

I love google analytics. Ive used stats counter as well but I love the fact I can link analytics to my adsense account…

Amazing MickeyDecember 15, 2009

Yep, sometimes small detail can make a difference. Just like in every other part of our life. Sometimes we skip those few elements that seems to be so unnecessary and learn our lesson after some cataclysm that destroys a part of our world.

Google sniperDecember 28, 2009

This is good stuff, I can’t believe everything they give us are free, Google that is.. Now to start some new tests with the web optimizer!
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Los Angeles Search Engine MarketingMarch 31, 2010

This optimizer tips is very useful to all internet user and site optimizer also.

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It’s very hard to find any useful and informative articles on this topic, but your blog helped me a lot! Thanks

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For example: Using “Free Quote” instead of “Submit” on your contact form can drastically increase click thrus.

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Really impressed! Everything is very open and very clear explanation of issues. It contains truly information. Your website is very useful. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more!

Traffic CamerasMay 24, 2010

Great list you have put together! I thought I know almost everything on the WO until I saw your list

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A comprehensive list, will take some time to go over, but i will.

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