Build Grow Scale: Optimize Your E-Commerce Website with Matthew Stafford

In this episode, Matthew Stafford of Build Grow Scale talks to Robert Plank host of the Marketer of the Day podcast, revealing insider strategies to optimize your eCommerce website and significantly boost conversions. Matthew’s entrepreneurial journey from brick-and-mortar businesses to mastering digital marketing has provided him with profound insights into the psychology of online buying, conversion rate optimization, and the data-driven approach needed to scale businesses effectively.

Key Takeaways:

Traffic Isn’t the Problem, your Website Is:
Matthew emphasizes that more traffic doesn’t necessarily translate to more revenue. Instead, he stresses optimizing your existing website traffic to boost conversions. Solving the issue of why visitors leave without purchasing is the critical first step in increasing sales.

Start with Checkout and Cart Pages:
One of Matthew’s crucial tips is to start optimization at the checkout and cart pages, creating immediate wins in revenue. Incremental improvements here not only boost immediate profitability but also provide resources for further optimization throughout your website.

Your Homepage Has One Job. Keep it Simple:
Matthew explains that your homepage should quickly communicate your value proposition and offer clear, simple navigation. The homepage isn’t for selling directly; its goal is to confirm to visitors they’re in the right place and guide them to where they want to go next.

Ask Customers: “Why Did You Almost Not Buy?”
A simple, powerful question posed to recent buyers can uncover hidden friction points and significantly increase conversions. Matthew shares how just adding the option to speed up a sales video increased one client’s conversions by 10%, equating to millions in additional revenue.

Simplicity Scales, Complexity Fails:
Matthew warns against overwhelming website visitors with excess information. Too many details, FAQs, or features can complicate the buying process. Keep it straightforward. If your message isn’t clear enough for the simplest customer, it’s too complicated.

Notable Quotes:

Traffic’s not the problem; it’s your website. If 100 visitors come and only two buy, the goal isn’t to get another 100 visitors, it’s to convert two more from those 98 who left.
Start optimizing at your checkout and cart pages. It’s the quickest way to instantly improve your bottom line.
There’s no such thing as procrastination, it’s forfeiture. Every time you procrastinate, you forfeit the success you could have had.