A modular user-generated content carousel was tested to enhance authenticity and engagement. Discover how this change impacted key metrics.
Enhancing Homepage Credibility with Curated User-Generated Content
Goal
Conversion rate
Result
+6.1% Conversion rate
Category
Homepage
Outcome
Winner
Before
After
IF curated UGC is displayed on collection pages and aligned with the shopper's interests, THEN the conversion rate will increase, BECAUSE real-life context builds trust and helps customers visualize using the product.
What We Changed
- Added a modular carousel of user-generated content.
- Made carousel swipeable on mobile, click-to-scroll on desktop.
- Included TikTok-style, Instagram posts, and lifestyle photos.
The Results
We dig through every data source to map what's actually broken. By the end, there's no confusion.
+6.1%
Lift in conversion rate
+5.1%
Lift in conversions
+4.2%
Change in amount of orders
Key Learnings
- Real-life imagery increased user engagement and trust.
- Carousel format reduced bounce rates by making content dynamic.
- Conversion rate improved as customers visualized product use.
- Revenue decreased slightly, possibly due to lower average order value.
Detailed results breakdown
Add-to-cart rate change
+3.8%
Average order value
-14.7%
Click-through rate change
+3.6%
Lift in conversion rate
+6.1%
Change in revenue per visitor
-10.3%
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30,000+ Monthly sessions.
Minimum traffic needed to run statistically significant tests.
Running on Shopify or Shopify Plus.
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