{"id":37898,"date":"2016-07-13T12:12:04","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T12:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/?p=37898"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:47:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:17:26","slug":"get-top-management-buy-in-for-your-conversion-rate-optimization-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/get-top-management-buy-in-for-your-conversion-rate-optimization-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Top Management Buy-in for a Conversion Rate Optimization Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is gradually becoming a known concept across enterprises, globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as more and more enterprises become aware of the benefits of CRO, you would expect that most of them are putting CRO to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, that is not the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many organizations still haven\u2019t included CRO in their \u201cgrowth activities&#8221; suite. Even among the few organizations that are practicing CRO, more than half don\u2019t have a structured or documented process in place. Moreover, a lot of these organizations have <a href=\"https:\/\/cxl.com\/blog\/2016-conversion-optimization-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">little or no budget allocated for CRO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/#guide-download\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Download Free: Conversion Rate Optimization Guide<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This clearly indicates that the top management at enterprises are not yet convinced about the effectiveness of CRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to introduce a <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/interview-conversion-rate-optimization-key-components\/\">CRO program<\/a> in your organization, this post is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have listed five key ways through which you can influence your top management to buy into CRO.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"1) Highlight Improved User Experience as a Double Win\" id=\"1-highlight-improved-user-experience-as-a-double-win\" data-menu-id=\"1-highlight-improved-user-experience-as-a-double-win\" style=\"text-align:left\">1) Highlight Improved User Experience as a Double Win<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Improving user experience is one of the top objectives of many organizations. Talking about the same can get your management\u2019s interest in CRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/cro-and-ux-match-made-in-heaven\/\">Conversion rate optimization, in essence, is all about improving user experience<\/a>. The underlying principle is that if a website offers unmatched user experience, visitors would convert more. (For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/success-stories\/nameon\/\">nameOn improved user experience on its &#8220;cart page&#8221;<\/a> by removing distracting CTAs, and saw an increase in conversions by 11.40%.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CRO aims at helping you simplify every task that users have to complete on a website. Creating prominent call-to-action buttons, removing distracting elements, and streamlining navigation flow \u2014 these and other similar actions to help users complete a task quickly and improve user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A superior user experience helps an enterprise in many ways. Some of them are mentioned here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Better customer acquisition and retention<\/b> because of a higher satisfaction level of visitors and existing customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Greater word-of-mouth publicity<\/b> because of a higher satisfaction level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Reduced overhead costs<\/b>; minimal spend on support because visitors face less issues navigating through a website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we know that measuring user experience can be difficult \u2014 it\u2019s not a quantifiable unit. Still, there are metrics that can indicate an upgrade in user experience. One such metric that you can use is Net Promoter Score, or \u201cNPS.\u201d This term is simply derived by asking users this question: \u201c<i>How likely is it that you would recommend us to a friend or colleague?<\/i>\u201d You can monitor NPS for your business <i>before <\/i>and <i>after <\/i>the implementation of your CRO program. If there\u2019s an increase in NPS, it\u2019s safe to assume that the user experience also improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interesting watch: Watch an interview with WhatsApp&#8217;s UX Research Lead on how to approach UX<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"An Interview with WhatsApp&#039;s UX Research Lead Brooke Baldwin Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/exiesy4fb5?dnt=1#?secret=pE42Corhta\" data-secret=\"pE42Corhta\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An interview with WhatsApp\u2019s UX Research Lead Brooke Baldwin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"2) Present a Competitive Analysis\" id=\"2-present-a-competitive-analysis\" data-menu-id=\"2-present-a-competitive-analysis\" style=\"text-align:left\">2) Present a Competitive Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, \u201cthe competitors are leveraging it\u201d can be the one reason that can help you influence the top management for starting a CRO program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or better, you can convince your bosses by showing <b>industry leaders<\/b> (or, companies that they admire) practicing and winning by using CRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by building a list of companies that your bosses look up to. Next, analyze the tools these companies use for website analytics and optimization. Tracking the tools used by these companies should not be difficult: You can take the help of BuiltWith or Datanyze (or any such software) to do that. (You can even employ browser extensions such as Ghostery to identify tags of different web apps that are active on a company\u2019s website or app.) Shortlist the companies that are using tools for website analytics, A\/B testing, user behavior analysis tools, and so on. The software mentioned above can also give you an idea about how much these companies spend on CRO technologies. The higher the spend, the more involved the companies are with CRO.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-37899\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/vwo\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/bbc.com-Detailed-Technology-Profile-2016-07-11-18-13-21.jpeg\" alt=\"Detailed technology usage report of bbc.com given by Built With\" class=\"wp-image-37899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/bbc.com-Detailed-Technology-Profile-2016-07-11-18-13-21.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/vwo\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/bbc.com-Detailed-Technology-Profile-2016-07-11-18-13-21.jpeg?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/vwo\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/bbc.com-Detailed-Technology-Profile-2016-07-11-18-13-21.jpeg?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detailed technology usage report of bbc.com given by <a href=\"https:\/\/builtwith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BuiltWith<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can search for CRO-related case studies involving these companies. In fact, case studies that highlight CRO activities in any company from your industry can be effective in influencing the bosses.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"3) Stress the Gaps in Your Current Approach\" id=\"3-stress-the-gaps-in-your-current-approach\" data-menu-id=\"3-stress-the-gaps-in-your-current-approach\" style=\"text-align:left\">3) Stress the Gaps in Your Current Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Often, the top management in enterprises is under the impression that its teams are already working on optimization. They, possibly, <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/cro-guide-for-marketers\/\">see CRO as a part of marketing team\u2019s responsibility<\/a>. The truth, however, is that a CRO program relies as much on marketing as it does on IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/\">essential members of a CRO team<\/a> typically consist of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Strategist:<\/b> Focuses on managing the program and deciding the goals. Usually knows the most about conversion journeys, personas, and persuasion design. Owns the KPIs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Analyst:<\/b> Looks at the data before and after an A\/B test, connects it with other important data sources, and helps everyone understand the test outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Conversion Centered Designer: <\/b>Focuses on <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/design-principles-increase-conversions\/\">conversion centered design<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Copywriter:<\/b> Someone who\u2019s great with the written word and can write to reduce anxieties, ease friction, and persuade and delight visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Developer:<\/b> To help you run your tests with optimized front-end code and send events or record goals in your analytics software.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A single team member can many times take up more than one of these roles. Nonetheless, the lack of any member possessing these skills in a team can lead to a substandard CRO program. Such a program might or might not deliver favorable results, that is, increased conversions. What is equally important is the (timely and transparent) coordination among these team members. The same can be ensured by having a documented <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/conversion-rate-audit-the-first-step-of-the-cro-process\/\">CRO process<\/a> in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A documented process helps you create a long-term calendar of CRO activities and sort these on the basis of their priority. Without that, you might end up conducting low-priority A\/B tests that have little effect on the bottom-line. Another major risk is missing out on the learning from the first CRO activity and, therefore, not applying it to the later activities. (For instance, without a structured process, you might not archive the learning from a failed A\/B test. And, because of that, you might continue creating A\/B tests that run on hypotheses similar to the one that failed.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your bosses\u2019 attention to all such gaps (and possible pitfalls) in the existing strategy and practice regarding CRO.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-38322 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/CRO-MM-image.jpg\" alt=\"table of the program for a CRO maturity model\" class=\"wp-image-38322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/CRO-MM-image.jpg 964w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/CRO-MM-image.jpg?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/CRO-MM-image.jpg?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/CRO-MM-image.jpg?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What a CRO program consists of &#8211; a maturity model <br>Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/online-behavior.com\/analytics\/conversion-optimization-model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onlinebehaviour<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/conversion-rate-optimization\/#guide-download\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Download Free: Conversion Rate Optimization Guide<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"4) Show Them the Money\" id=\"4-show-them-the-money\" data-menu-id=\"4-show-them-the-money\" style=\"text-align:left\">4) Show Them the <i>Money<\/i><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>For many enterprises, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingcharts.com\/featured-64987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing budget<\/a> is majorly spent on <b>traffic acquisition<\/b> through channels such as pay-per-click (PPC), social media, and SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s always difficult to generate satisfactory return on investment (ROI) from such channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s a tough task to ensure the desired quality of traffic through such sources. Users that are not your target audience can also visit your website through these channels. (The \u201ctargeting\u201d options can be specific only to a certain point).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s not under your control on how you perform across these channels over a long period of time. For instance, a change in a search engine algorithm or an increase in <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/glossary\/cost-per-click\/\">cost-per-click<\/a> on a PPC platform can always spoil the result\/ROI of your traffic acquisition efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CRO, on the other hand, lets you improve your sales figures by working on something that you\u2019ll always control&nbsp;\u2014 your website. CRO aims at increasing the number of conversions from the <b>existing traffic <\/b>of your website. (Many times, even a small increase in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/glossary\/conversion-rate\/\">conversion rate<\/a> impacts the revenue significantly. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/success-stories\/brookdale-living\/\">BrookdaleLiving.com managed to increase<\/a> its monthly revenue by $106,000 because of a modest improvement of 3.92% in the conversion rate.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Now, while pitching the idea of CRO to top management, it is essential to <b>highlight the forecast of such improvement in sales and revenue.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"custom_blockquote\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/vwo\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/Kieron-Scott-Woodhouse-LinkedIn-2016-07-13-19-19-01.jpeg\" alt=\"profile picture for Kieron Woodhouse, UX Head at MVF Global\" width=\"330\" height=\"318\"><br><strong>Kieron Woodhouse<\/strong>, <strong>UX Head<\/strong> at MVF Global, shares how financial projections helped them start their CRO program: \u201c<i>It\u2019s important to speak to different parts of the business in a language that\u2019s appropriate and tailored to their requirements. The commercial part of the business will expect a detailed analysis of how following a CRO program could positively impact the business. At MVF, before our CRO team was created we put forward a detailed financial projection of all of our top performing landing pages and estimated potential uplifts of 1%, 5% or 10% as a result of our actions.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>This approach made the decision very easy for the commercial part of the business to understand and meant we had their complete support before the project began. Of course, it\u2019s also important to have multiple scenarios to help pre-empt performance and manage expectation<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"5) Show Them the Data\" id=\"5-show-them-the-data\" data-menu-id=\"5-show-them-the-data\" style=\"text-align:left\">5) Show Them the Data<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It is always easy to convince the top management when you back your pitch with data. And with CRO, you get all the data that is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of a CRO program can always be measured on the basis of quantitative metrics \u2014 sales and revenue, or <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/micro-and-macro-conversions-in-cro\/\">micro and macro conversions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is in contrast to some of the brand-related campaigns that run on other channels such as PPC and social media. Often, those campaigns work on \u201cimproving the brand value,\u201d the ROI of which can <b>seldom be<\/b> <b>measured<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the whole process of conversion rate optimization is scientific and is based on informed decision-making. There is little room for guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You use website data and user behavior patterns to identify the pain points on your website (and areas where the conversion rate can be further improved):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When traffic on your website is not converting, you fix the pages with the highest bounce rate and exit rate. When visitors don\u2019t click a specific CTA button, you observe <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/insights\/session-recordings\/\">visitor recordings<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/insights\/heatmaps\/\">heatmaps<\/a> to identify the elements that are proving to be a distraction. When you do not get enough visitors to fill your website forms, you run a <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/insights\/form-analytics\/\">form-analysis<\/a> to check which form fields cause friction. When you are not sure what is stopping visitors from converting on a web page, you employ an <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/insights\/onpage-surveys\/\">on-page survey<\/a> to learn about that. The use-cases of CRO are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably, the best way to convince your bosses about the benefit of CRO is by showing them a quick but effective A\/B test. Use methods similar to the above to identify <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/structured-conversion-optimization-process-kula-partners\/\">optimization opportunities<\/a> that have the highest potential for improvement. When you succeed, share the results emphasizing the improvement in the bottom line. This is bound to get you your bosses\u2019 attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"custom_blockquote\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/vwo\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/Angie-Schottmuller-@aschottmuller-Twitter-2016-07-14-12-42-11.jpeg\" alt=\"profile picture for Angie Schottmuller, Three Deep Marketing\" width=\"195\" height=\"197\"><br><strong>Angie Schottmuller<\/strong> of Three Deep Marketing suggests, \u201c<i>Tests with interesting results quickly get management attention, and an addictive demand for more testing invariably follows<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"custom_blockquote\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/vwo\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/nathanshurilla.jpg.pagespeed.ce_.x7scnE-vlh.jpg\" alt=\"profile picture for Nate Shurilla, CRO consultant at iProspect Japan\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\"><br><strong>Nate Shurilla<\/strong>, <strong>CRO consultant<\/strong> at iProspect Japan, reveals a similar approach they follow: \u201c<i>We typically do a trial run before full-out testing. &nbsp;We&#8217;ll do a little analysis of one page and come up with a small test or two, and then show the results in our full pitch. &nbsp;Explaining how we can then replicate and expand upon those results site-wide usually gets them on board, especially when they see how even a little jump in CVR has huge effects on their revenue<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"Final Thoughts\" id=\"final-thoughts\" data-menu-id=\"final-thoughts\" style=\"text-align:left\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Importantly, keep building your case for the need of CRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"custom_blockquote\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/vwo\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/07\/Jacob-Baadsgaard-LinkedIn-2016-07-13-19-27-29.jpeg\" alt=\"profile picture for Jacob Baadsgaard,\u00a0founder and CEO of Disruptive Advertising\" width=\"235\" height=\"235\" \/><br \/>In the words of <strong>Jacob Baadsgaard<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>founder and CEO<\/strong> of Disruptive Advertising, \u201c<i>Don&#8217;t pitch once and back off if the idea isn&#8217;t immediately accepted. Challenge yourself to view this situation as your own CRO effort on converting your manager\/boss! Those that are persistent and back it up with good data will win in the long run so don&#8217;t give up<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"Over to You\" id=\"over-to-you\" data-menu-id=\"over-to-you\" style=\"text-align:left\">Over to You<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>What do you think will invariably convince top bosses in an organization to run a structured CRO program? We\u2019d love to know your thoughts. Write to us at marketing@vwo.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"#free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog-cta-eop@2x-1-1024x360.png\" alt=\"banner for promoting free trial for VWO\" class=\"wp-image-46891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog-cta-eop@2x-1-1024x360.png?tr=w-1024 1024w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog-cta-eop@2x-1-1024x360.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog-cta-eop@2x-1-1024x360.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog-cta-eop@2x-1-1024x360.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is gradually becoming a known concept across enterprises, globally. 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