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optimization/pricing research

CVR/pricing research

I was contracted by the Maui Jim product and executive team to optimize their checkout and repair service flows and improve their mobile experience.

Impact Numbers

↑18%

CVR

↑25%

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Abandoned cart

Impact Numbers

↑18%

CVR

↑25%

Add to cart

↓17%

Abandoned cart

Impact Numbers

↑18%

CVR

↑25%

Add to cart

↓17%

Abandoned cart

Overview

The Problem

Maui Jim, a premium sunglasses brand with over $300 million in annual revenue, faced challenges in identifying user experience gaps and developing a seamless mobile shopping experience.

They did not have in-house UX or growth designers. I was contracted to help.

Objectives
  • Conduct a comprehensive UX audit of both mobile and desktop experiences and suggest improvements.

  • Optimize pricing strategy.

  • Evaluate and enhance UX flows on the repairs site.

Research methodology

UX AUDIT

Using Google Analytics and Hotjar, I analyzed user behavior and assessed the performance of key pages across all devices.

The audit examined:

  • Heat maps and scroll maps to identify points of user drop-off.

  • Page value metrics, combining transaction revenue with goal completions, to prioritize key pages for optimization.

  • Device-specific performance metrics to understand discrepancies in user behavior between devices.

UX AUDIT

Using Google Analytics and Hotjar, I analyzed user behavior and assessed the performance of key pages across all devices.

The audit examined:

  • Heat maps and scroll maps to identify points of user drop-off.

  • Page value metrics, combining transaction revenue with goal completions, to prioritize key pages for optimization.

  • Device-specific performance metrics to understand discrepancies in user behavior between devices.

Pricing Research

I employed the Van Westendorp Pricing sensitivity meter to understand better customer perceptions of value for Maui Jim’s products, which typically range from $150 to $400.

Pricing Research

I employed the Van Westendorp Pricing sensitivity meter to understand better customer perceptions of value for Maui Jim’s products, which typically range from $150 to $400.

Findings

Due to the sensitive nature of the pricing data involved, I am unable to share specific figures or details. However, I can provide general insights and outcomes from the research that demonstrate the impact and value of the work.cannot

Point of Marginal Cheapness (PMC):

Point of Marginal Cheapness (PMC):

Action items

Improve quality of product images, add trust signals, and social proof. Avoid over discounting.

This data helped ensure we didn't undermine the product’s value or damage
the brand by associating low prices with low quality.

Point of Marginal
Expensiveness (PME)

Point of Marginal
Expensiveness (PME)

Action items

Clarify value proposition, Enhance product details

This data highlights the price range where users are equally divided between considering the product "expensive" and a "bargain".

Optimal price point (opp)

Optimal price point (opp)

Action items

Enhance search algorthm to show sunglasses in ascending order so the OPP appears between PME and IPP to create strong price anchoring, visually highlight sunglasses near the OPP with larger images

Using this method I WAS able to identify where the balance between
perceived value and affordability is ideal.

UX and testing recommendations

Impact Numbers

↑18%

CVR

↑25%

Add to cart

↓17%

Abandoned cart

Impact Numbers

↑18%

CVR

↑25%

Add to cart

↓17%

Abandoned cart

Impact Numbers

↑18%

CVR

↑25%

Add to cart

↓17%

Abandoned cart