Adding category links to the homepage improved product discoverability, resulting in increased engagement and reduced bounce rates on mobile. Discover the full impact of this change in our latest case study.
Category Links Boosts User Engagement and Conversions on Mobile
Goal
Clickthrough rate
Result
+2.7% Clickthrough rate
Category
Homepage
Outcome
Winner
Before
After
IF we add category links to the homepage, THEN conversions will increase, BECAUSE users can navigate more efficiently.
What We Changed
- Added "Shop by Category" section to the homepage.
- Included clickable images for various product categories.
- Provided direct links to outerwear, shirts, accessories, and fishing gear.
The Results
We dig through every data source to map what's actually broken. By the end, there's no confusion.
+4.9%
Add-to-cart rate change
+4.9%
Lift in conversion rate
+2.7%
Click-through rate change
Key Learnings
- Direct category links improved user navigation and reduced friction on mobile, but negatively affected conversion rates on desktop.
- Enhanced product discoverability increased overall user engagement.
- Lower bounce rates indicated a more engaging homepage experience.
- Improved mobile conversion rates showed users were more likely to complete purchases.
Detailed results breakdown
Add-to-cart rate change
+4.9%
Average order value
-2.2%
Click-through rate change
+2.7%
Lift in conversion rate
+4.9%
Change in revenue per visitor
+1.8%
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