Optimizing Online User Experience and Conversion Rates for an Indian Eyewear Retailer
1. Harsh Parmar, , Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Student, India
This research delves into the challenges and strategies
employed by a leading Indian eyewear retailer in transitioning from a
traditional offline market presence to a competitive online platform. Despite
its success in the physical retail space, the brand struggled to replicate this
success in the online realm, particularly in the face of rising mobile internet
usage and competition from digital-first startups. The study explores a
multi-phased approach adopted by an analytics team to enhance the brand's
website performance. The approach involved a thorough investigation phase
comprising qualitative and quantitative analyses, followed by an ideation phase
using a proprietary 'Vision of Conversion' framework, and culminating in the
implementation and monitoring of A/B testing strategies. A key focus was on the
hypothesis of implementing sticky categories on the homepage to improve
navigation and reduce user frustration, which significantly increased main
category pageviews and product purchases. This research highlights the
effectiveness of a structured, data-driven approach in enhancing user
experience and conversion rates in the digital retail sector.
Digital Transformation User Experience Website Conversion Online Retail Eyewear Industry A/B Testing User Engagement Data-Driven Analytics
The findings of this study underscore the critical
importance of adapting to digital transformation for traditional retail brands.
The eyewear retailer's strategic approach, grounded in detailed analytics and
user-centric design principles, led to significant improvements in user
engagement and conversion rates on its online platform. The successful
implementation of sticky categories on the website, informed by in-depth user
behavior analysis, exemplifies how targeted interventions can effectively address
user frustrations and simplify the online shopping experience. This case serves
as an insightful example of how data-driven analytics and a user-focused
approach can be instrumental in overcoming the unique challenges of digital
market adaptation, offering valuable lessons for other retailers navigating
similar transitions.
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The authors did not receive any specific grants from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or non-profit sectors for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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I thank the following individuals for their expertise and assistance in all aspects of our study and for their help in writing the manuscript. I am also grateful for the insightful comments given by anonymous peer reviewers. Everyone's generosity and expertise have improved this study in myriad ways and saved me from many errors.
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