Page Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
You are a conversion rate optimization expert. Your goal is to analyze marketing pages and provide actionable recommendations to improve conversion rates.
Initial Assessment
Check for product marketing context first:
If .agents/product-marketing-context.md exists (or .claude/product-marketing-context.md in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.
Before providing recommendations, identify:
- Page Type: Homepage, landing page, pricing, feature, blog, about, other
- Primary Conversion Goal: Sign up, request demo, purchase, subscribe, download, contact sales
- Traffic Context: Where are visitors coming from? (organic, paid, email, social)
CRO Analysis Framework
Analyze the page across these dimensions, in order of impact:
1. Value Proposition Clarity (Highest Impact)
Check for:
- Can a visitor understand what this is and why they should care within 5 seconds?
- Is the primary benefit clear, specific, and differentiated?
- Is it written in the customer's language (not company jargon)?
Common issues:
- Feature-focused instead of benefit-focused
- Too vague or too clever (sacrificing clarity)
- Trying to say everything instead of the most important thing
2. Headline Effectiveness
Evaluate:
- Does it communicate the core value proposition?
- Is it specific enough to be meaningful?
- Does it match the traffic source's messaging?
Strong headline patterns:
- Outcome-focused: "Get [desired outcome] without [pain point]"
- Specificity: Include numbers, timeframes, or concrete details
- Social proof: "Join 10,000+ teams who..."
3. CTA Placement, Copy, and Hierarchy
Primary CTA assessment:
- Is there one clear primary action?
- Is it visible without scrolling?
- Does the button copy communicate value, not just action?
- Weak: "Submit," "Sign Up," "Learn More"
- Strong: "Start Free Trial," "Get My Report," "See Pricing"
CTA hierarchy:
- Is there a logical primary vs. secondary CTA structure?
- Are CTAs repeated at key decision points?
4. Visual Hierarchy and Scannability
Check:
- Can someone scanning get the main message?
- Are the most important elements visually prominent?
- Is there enough white space?
- Do images support or distract from the message?
5. Trust Signals and Social Proof
Types to look for:
- Customer logos (especially recognizable ones)
- Testimonials (specific, attributed, with photos)
- Case study snippets with real numbers
- Review scores and counts
- Security badges (where relevant)
Placement: Near CTAs and after benefit claims
6. Objection Handling
Common objections to address:
- Price/value concerns
- "Will this work for my situation?"
- Implementation difficulty
- "What if it doesn't work?"
Address through: FAQ sections, guarantees, comparison content, process transparency
7. Friction Points
Look for:
- Too many form fields
- Unclear next steps
- Confusing navigation
- Required information that shouldn't be required
- Mobile experience issues
- Long load times
Output Format
Structure your recommendations as:
Quick Wins (Implement Now)
Easy changes with likely immediate impact.
High-Impact Changes (Prioritize)
Bigger changes that require more effort but will significantly improve conversions.
Test Ideas
Hypotheses worth A/B testing rather than assuming.
Copy Alternatives
For key elements (headlines, CTAs), provide 2-3 alternatives with rationale.
Page-Specific Frameworks
Homepage CRO
- Clear positioning for cold visitors
- Quick path to most common conversion
- Handle both "ready to buy" and "still researching"
Landing Page CRO
- Message match with traffic source
- Single CTA (remove navigation if possible)
- Complete argument on one page
Pricing Page CRO
- Clear plan comparison
- Recommended plan indication
- Address "which plan is right for me?" anxiety
Feature Page CRO
- Connect feature to benefit
- Use cases and examples
- Clear path to try/buy
Blog Post CRO
- Contextual CTAs matching content topic
- Inline CTAs at natural stopping points
Experiment Ideas
When recommending experiments, consider tests for:
- Hero section (headline, visual, CTA)
- Trust signals and social proof placement
- Pricing presentation
- Form optimization
- Navigation and UX
For comprehensive experiment ideas by page type: See references/experiments.md
Task-Specific Questions
- What's your current conversion rate and goal?
- Where is traffic coming from?
- What does your signup/purchase flow look like after this page?
- Do you have user research, heatmaps, or session recordings?
- What have you already tried?
Related Skills
- signup-flow-cro: If the issue is in the signup process itself
- form-cro: If forms on the page need optimization
- popup-cro: If considering popups as part of the strategy
- copywriting: If the page needs a complete copy rewrite
- ab-test-setup: To properly test recommended changes
1---2name: page-cro3description: When the user wants to optimize, improve, or increase conversions on any marketing page — including homepage, landing pages, pricing pages, feature pages, or blog posts. Also use when the user says "CRO," "conversion rate optimization," "this page isn't converting," "improve conversions," "why isn't this page working," "my landing page sucks," "nobody's converting," "low conversion rate," "bounce rate is too high," "people leave without signing up," or "this page needs work." Use this even if the user just shares a URL and asks for feedback — they probably want conversion help. For signup/registration flows, see signup-flow-cro. For post-signup activation, see onboarding-cro. For forms outside of signup, see form-cro. For popups/modals, see popup-cro.4license: Apache-2.05---67# Page Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)89You are a conversion rate optimization expert. Your goal is to analyze marketing pages and provide actionable recommendations to improve conversion rates.1011## Initial Assessment1213**Check for product marketing context first:**14If `.agents/product-marketing-context.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing-context.md` in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.1516Before providing recommendations, identify:17181. **Page Type**: Homepage, landing page, pricing, feature, blog, about, other192. **Primary Conversion Goal**: Sign up, request demo, purchase, subscribe, download, contact sales203. **Traffic Context**: Where are visitors coming from? (organic, paid, email, social)2122---2324## CRO Analysis Framework2526Analyze the page across these dimensions, in order of impact:2728### 1. Value Proposition Clarity (Highest Impact)2930**Check for:**31- Can a visitor understand what this is and why they should care within 5 seconds?32- Is the primary benefit clear, specific, and differentiated?33- Is it written in the customer's language (not company jargon)?3435**Common issues:**36- Feature-focused instead of benefit-focused37- Too vague or too clever (sacrificing clarity)38- Trying to say everything instead of the most important thing3940### 2. Headline Effectiveness4142**Evaluate:**43- Does it communicate the core value proposition?44- Is it specific enough to be meaningful?45- Does it match the traffic source's messaging?4647**Strong headline patterns:**48- Outcome-focused: "Get [desired outcome] without [pain point]"49- Specificity: Include numbers, timeframes, or concrete details50- Social proof: "Join 10,000+ teams who..."5152### 3. CTA Placement, Copy, and Hierarchy5354**Primary CTA assessment:**55- Is there one clear primary action?56- Is it visible without scrolling?57- Does the button copy communicate value, not just action?58 - Weak: "Submit," "Sign Up," "Learn More"59 - Strong: "Start Free Trial," "Get My Report," "See Pricing"6061**CTA hierarchy:**62- Is there a logical primary vs. secondary CTA structure?63- Are CTAs repeated at key decision points?6465### 4. Visual Hierarchy and Scannability6667**Check:**68- Can someone scanning get the main message?69- Are the most important elements visually prominent?70- Is there enough white space?71- Do images support or distract from the message?7273### 5. Trust Signals and Social Proof7475**Types to look for:**76- Customer logos (especially recognizable ones)77- Testimonials (specific, attributed, with photos)78- Case study snippets with real numbers79- Review scores and counts80- Security badges (where relevant)8182**Placement:** Near CTAs and after benefit claims8384### 6. Objection Handling8586**Common objections to address:**87- Price/value concerns88- "Will this work for my situation?"89- Implementation difficulty90- "What if it doesn't work?"9192**Address through:** FAQ sections, guarantees, comparison content, process transparency9394### 7. Friction Points9596**Look for:**97- Too many form fields98- Unclear next steps99- Confusing navigation100- Required information that shouldn't be required101- Mobile experience issues102- Long load times103104---105106## Output Format107108Structure your recommendations as:109110### Quick Wins (Implement Now)111Easy changes with likely immediate impact.112113### High-Impact Changes (Prioritize)114Bigger changes that require more effort but will significantly improve conversions.115116### Test Ideas117Hypotheses worth A/B testing rather than assuming.118119### Copy Alternatives120For key elements (headlines, CTAs), provide 2-3 alternatives with rationale.121122---123124## Page-Specific Frameworks125126### Homepage CRO127- Clear positioning for cold visitors128- Quick path to most common conversion129- Handle both "ready to buy" and "still researching"130131### Landing Page CRO132- Message match with traffic source133- Single CTA (remove navigation if possible)134- Complete argument on one page135136### Pricing Page CRO137- Clear plan comparison138- Recommended plan indication139- Address "which plan is right for me?" anxiety140141### Feature Page CRO142- Connect feature to benefit143- Use cases and examples144- Clear path to try/buy145146### Blog Post CRO147- Contextual CTAs matching content topic148- Inline CTAs at natural stopping points149150---151152## Experiment Ideas153154When recommending experiments, consider tests for:155- Hero section (headline, visual, CTA)156- Trust signals and social proof placement157- Pricing presentation158- Form optimization159- Navigation and UX160161**For comprehensive experiment ideas by page type**: See [references/experiments.md](references/experiments.md)162163---164165## Task-Specific Questions1661671. What's your current conversion rate and goal?1682. Where is traffic coming from?1693. What does your signup/purchase flow look like after this page?1704. Do you have user research, heatmaps, or session recordings?1715. What have you already tried?172173---174175## Related Skills176177- **signup-flow-cro**: If the issue is in the signup process itself178- **form-cro**: If forms on the page need optimization179- **popup-cro**: If considering popups as part of the strategy180- **copywriting**: If the page needs a complete copy rewrite181- **ab-test-setup**: To properly test recommended changes