Paid channels

A page tested on real traffic,
not on an opinion in a meeting

A landing page redesign based on internal opinion often performs worse than the page it replaced, because it changes everything at once with no way to know which change helped or hurt. We test one variable at a time against real traffic, so every result teaches something that carries into the next test.

from$800
Timelineongoing program, first valid test typically in 2 to 4 weeks depending on traffic
What is includedOne variable isolated per test: headline, offer, layout, form lengthTraffic split and sample size checked before calling a resultA backlog of test ideas prioritised by likely impactHeatmap and session recording review to find what to test nextMobile and desktop performance checked separately
10% - 30%typical conversion rate lift range achievable from a disciplined landing page testing program over several months, industry benchmark
2 - 4 weekstypical minimum window needed to reach a statistically valid result per test, depending on traffic volume, industry benchmark
93 - 100our real result: Lighthouse mobile performance score range achieved after a landing page rebuild for a sports-nutrition e-commerce account, the technical foundation testing builds on

Where the money leaks today

The most common failure is a full redesign that changes the headline, layout, images and offer all at once. If conversion improves, nobody can say which change caused it; if it drops, the same is true, and the business has just spent a redesign budget to learn nothing it can repeat. The second failure is calling a test after a few days because one version looks ahead, before the sample size actually supports that conclusion, which leads to decisions based on noise.

The third is testing on desktop only, or treating mobile and desktop as one traffic pool, when the two often behave differently enough that a page optimised for one can quietly underperform on the other.

A page redesign and a page test are different activities with different risk profiles; a redesign can lose ground invisibly, while a test, done properly, can only teach something, which is the case we make for testing over wholesale redesigns whenever traffic allows it. Even a page that clearly needs visual modernising benefits from testing the highest-risk elements, headline and offer, before the rest of the redesign ships.

What we do

  • One variable at a time. Headline, offer, form length or layout isolated per test, so a result is attributable to a specific change, not a bundle of them.
  • Significance before a verdict. Sample size and test duration checked properly, with an early-call warning rather than a confident-looking but premature conclusion.
  • A prioritised backlog. Test ideas ranked by likely impact using heatmaps, session recordings and funnel drop-off data, so testing time goes to the highest-leverage changes first.
  • Mobile and desktop split. Performance checked and, where warranted, tested separately, since the two audiences often respond differently to the same page.
  • Findings that compound. Each test’s result recorded and built into the next hypothesis, so the program gets smarter over time instead of restarting from zero with every new idea.

What we need from you

  • A landing page we can edit directly, or a developer we can hand precise test specifications to.
  • Enough paid or organic traffic to reach a valid sample size within a reasonable window.
  • Analytics access, heatmap or session recording tools if you already use them, or agreement to add one.
  • Patience to let each test run its full course rather than stopping early.
  • Agreement on the primary conversion metric before testing starts.

How we measure

We report which variant won, the lift it produced and how confident that result is, following a proper significance check. Where traffic allows, results are split by device and by traffic source, since a page that wins for paid search traffic does not always win for paid social traffic.

Monthly reporting includes the test backlog and what is queued next, so the program’s direction is visible, not just its latest result.

We also segment results by new versus returning visitors where volume allows, since a page change that helps a first-time visitor can sometimes hurt a returning one who was already familiar with the old layout.

Price and timeline

Option Price What’s included Timeline
Launch or audit from $800 Testing framework and prioritised backlog built, first test launched. 1 to 2 weeks
Monthly management from $800 / month Ongoing test execution, significance checking, monthly result report. monthly, no lock-in
Full control, handover to your team from $2,000 Testing framework, backlog and significance methodology documented and handed to your team. 3 to 4 weeks

This page sits under our Performance marketing and Funnels and CRM work. See also Creative testing program, Conversion tracking and capi setup, Meta ads management for adjacent paid-channel services.

For the automation side of reporting and budget decisions, see ab test analysis. For real numbers behind these benchmarks, read the Thailand D2C store audit and rebuild case study and sports-nutrition sales x2.7 case study.

Ready to see what this would look like for your account? Get in touch and we will look at your current setup in the first call.

FAQ

How much does this cost?

Both launch and monthly management start from $800, with the pace of testing scaling to your traffic volume and ambitions.

How long until we see results?

The program runs continuously; a first statistically valid test result typically takes 2 to 4 weeks depending on how much traffic the page receives.

What ad budget do we need alongside this?

Testing needs traffic more than a large budget; a page with modest paid spend plus organic traffic can still run a meaningful program, just at a slower cadence than a high-traffic page.

What do you need from us?

Edit access to the landing page or a developer we can brief, analytics and heatmap tools if available, and patience to let each test reach a valid sample size.

How do you report on performance?

Monthly reporting on which variant won and by how much, split by device and traffic source where volume allows, plus visibility into the test backlog.

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