Conversion Optimisation

Conversion Optimisation

You’ve Got Traffic. Why Aren’t They Buying?

Your website gets visitors. Some of them are exactly the customers you want. But most of them leave without doing anything - no enquiry, no purchase, no phone call.

That’s money walking out the door.

Conversion optimisation fixes this. We figure out why people aren’t taking action, then make changes that turn more visitors into customers. No guesswork - just testing what works.

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What This Actually Means

Forget the jargon. Here’s what conversion optimisation does in plain English:

Right now: 100 people visit your site. 2 get in touch. That’s a 2% conversion rate.

After optimisation: 100 people visit your site. 5 get in touch. That’s a 5% conversion rate.

The result: You just got 150% more leads from the same traffic. No extra ad spend. No more content. Just a website that works harder.


What’s Stopping People?

Most websites lose customers for predictable reasons:

Confusing Next Steps

Visitors don't know what to do. The path to contact you or buy is unclear or buried.

Trust Issues

Something feels off. Not enough proof you're legitimate, experienced, or worth the risk.

Too Much Friction

Forms are too long. The process is complicated. It's easier to leave than continue.

Wrong Message

You're talking about features when they want benefits. You're not answering their real questions.


How We Fix It

1. We Find the Problems

First, I dig into your data and watch how real people use your site:

  • Analytics review - Where do people drop off? What pages lose them?
  • User recordings - Watch actual visitors navigate (or struggle with) your site
  • Heatmaps - See where people click, scroll, and ignore
  • Form analysis - Where do people abandon your forms?
  • Competitor comparison - What are successful competitors doing differently?

No guessing. Just evidence.

2. We Prioritise What Matters

Not everything needs fixing. I’ll rank opportunities by:

  • Impact - How much difference will this make?
  • Effort - How hard is it to implement?
  • Confidence - How sure are we this will work?

We start with high-impact, low-effort wins. Quick results build momentum.

3. We Test and Improve

For significant changes, we test before committing:

  • A/B testing - Show half your visitors version A, half version B. See which wins.
  • Measure everything - Track exactly how changes affect conversions
  • Iterate - Keep the winners, ditch the losers, keep improving

This isn’t a one-time project. It’s an ongoing process of getting better.


Real Results

Ilkley Dental Care

The situation: Website getting traffic but very few enquiries. Contact form was broken (they didn’t even know). Navigation was confusing. Phone number was hard to find.

What we changed:

  • Fixed the contact form (obviously)
  • Put phone number at the top of every page
  • Simplified navigation to key pages only
  • Added prominent “Book Appointment” buttons
  • Integrated Google Reviews for social proof

The result: Now generating 30+ enquiries per month from the same traffic levels.

See the full project


Rebecca Rennolds Permanent Beauty

The situation: No website at all - everything through social media. Missing enquiries, answering the same questions repeatedly, no central place for pricing.

What we built:

  • Pricing and booking front and centre
  • Treatment pages answering common questions
  • Gallery showcasing results
  • Clear booking pathway

The result: 3,000-4,000 page views per month, strong local rankings, and clients saying “I found you through your website.”

See the full project


Steve is fantastic! He created a beautiful website for my skin clinic. The finished result looks extremely professional, slick and stylish. Steve couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful.

Rebecca Rennolds

Owner, Rebecca Rennolds Permanent Beauty & Laser

A Great testimonial for BVSWebDesign

Who This Is For

Conversion optimisation makes sense if:

  • You’re getting traffic but not enough leads/sales - People visit but don’t convert
  • Your ad spend feels wasted - You’re paying for clicks that don’t become customers
  • You’ve got a decent website already - It’s not broken, just underperforming
  • You’re ready to invest in growth - This isn’t the cheapest option, but it pays for itself

This is not for:

  • Brand new websites with no traffic yet (you need visitors first)
  • Sites that need a complete rebuild (we should fix foundations first)
  • Businesses not ready to make changes based on data

How We Work Together

Option 1: Conversion Audit - £497

A deep dive into what’s stopping your website from converting.

You get:

  • Full analytics and user behaviour analysis
  • Heatmaps and session recordings review
  • Competitor conversion comparison
  • Prioritised list of opportunities
  • Specific recommendations with expected impact
  • 60-minute walkthrough call

Timeline: 2 weeks

Best for: Businesses who want to understand the problems before committing to fixes.


Option 2: Quick Wins Sprint - £1,500

Audit plus implementation of the highest-impact changes.

You get:

  • Everything in the Conversion Audit
  • Implementation of top 5-10 quick wins
  • Form optimisation
  • CTA improvements
  • Trust signal additions
  • Before/after conversion tracking setup

Timeline: 4 weeks

Best for: Businesses who want results fast and have a site that’s fundamentally sound.


Option 3: Ongoing Optimisation - From £750/month

Continuous testing and improvement for businesses serious about growth.

You get:

  • Monthly conversion analysis
  • A/B testing programme
  • Regular improvements based on data
  • Monthly reporting on what’s working
  • Quarterly strategy calls
  • Priority support

Minimum commitment: 3 months (results take time to compound)

Best for: Businesses where small improvements mean big revenue, and who want to keep getting better.


Discuss Your Website

Common Questions


The Maths That Matters

Let’s say you’re a service business with these numbers:

  • 1,000 visitors/month
  • 2% conversion rate (20 enquiries)
  • 25% close rate (5 new customers)
  • £2,000 average job value
  • Monthly revenue from website: £10,000

Now let’s improve conversion rate to 4%:

  • 1,000 visitors/month (same traffic)
  • 4% conversion rate (40 enquiries)
  • 25% close rate (10 new customers)
  • £2,000 average job value
  • Monthly revenue from website: £20,000

That’s an extra £10,000/month from the same traffic.

Even a modest improvement pays for itself many times over.


Ready to Get More From Your Website?

You’re already paying for traffic - through ads, SEO, or just the effort of running your business. Let’s make sure that traffic actually turns into customers.

Book a Conversion Chat

Or fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Steve Marks, freelance web designer based in Skipton

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