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02STRATEGIES & TACTICS

WIN REPORT: LESS CLUTTER, 17% MORE TRANSACTIONS

A cluttered product page made it hard for users to find the “Order a sample” link, even though most testers said ordering a sample was essential. The redesigned page simplified the layout, removed distractions, and made the sample button more visible. These changes led to a 17% increase in transactions and a 9% boost in revenue per visitor. The gains came largely from increased sample orders, a key step in the client's buying cycle.

conversion-rate-experts.com2 min read

HOW TO GET QUOTED IN THE PRESS

As AI tools increasingly cite journalistic sources, getting quoted in the press has become a way to boost visibility and search relevance. You don't need a PR team to do it, just a clear point of view and a smart workflow. Start by identifying the reporters and platforms that influence your audience, then follow and engage with them authentically. Use tools like HARO or Qwoted to find opportunities, and send short, relevant pitches with insightful, jargon-free quotes. Once you're featured, amplify and repurpose the coverage to extend its impact.

sparktoro.com6 min read

03RESOURCES & TOOLS

HOW DESIGN-DRIVEN BRANDS ARE OUTPERFORMING COMPETITORS (WEBINAR)

This Canva webinar looks at how brands are outperforming competitors by adopting design-led strategies. It will cover why design-led growth is essential, how to streamline content production, and how to empower teams as visual storytellers to increase conversion. Join live on August 7 at 11 AM ET.

event.on24.com

TIP: CHATGPT STATS

Many stats provided by AI tools are not real but inferred. Roughly 40-50% are based on patterns from training data rather than verified sources. This can lead to misinformation, especially when AI-generated stats sound credible but lack a source. To avoid this, prompt AI tools to clearly label stats as either “Verified + Sourced” with a link and date or “Inferred” based on training trends. This step can help ensure you're using accurate data and avoid quoting stats that don't actually exist.

linkedin.com1 min read

VIRALITY PROMPTS

Within 72 hours of publishing a newsletter on SaaS growth tactics, 32 founders shared experiences of failed experiments and missing viral growth loops. This article focuses on virality as a self-sustaining growth driver in 2025, shaped by psychology, networks, and AI. It shares prompts and frameworks for embedding viral loops across AI content tools, gaming platforms, and productivity software.

startupgtm.substack.com16 min read

04MISCELLANEOUS

ON WRITING “HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT WRITING” FOR GROW AND CONVERT AND SOLVING AN ANGLING PROBLEM

This article describes how a content piece originally aimed at ranking for “how to become a content writer” failed to match the search intent because it focused more on improving writing than on job-seeking advice. The writer realized the draft reflected their own interests rather than what the intended audience was searching for. Instead of forcing a rewrite to match the original keyword, the editor redirected the article toward new keywords like “content writing tips,” which better aligned with the draft's content. This shift involved restructuring the article around actionable writing advice, especially emphasizing an interview-backed research process. Good content often requires multiple revisions, and keyword targeting should support, not dictate, the real value of a piece.

goodwriting.info10 min read

THE BUSINESS OF BRAND TRIPS

Brand trips can cost between 100k and 700k dollars, with most influencers attending without additional pay, as posting is implicitly expected. Some trips significantly boost sales, such as Hotel Lobby Candle's Montauk event, which drove a 50% overall increase and a 419% surge in themed product sales. Successful trips typically feature carefully selected guests and a strong connection between the experience and the brand's product.

milkkarten.net5 min read