Comments on: 9 Widgets that will Instantly Boost your Conversion Rate http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html Building a better mousetrap Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:43:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: jamie keaney http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1335 jamie keaney Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:40:58 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1335 The seals work - though I haven't seen data to support the live help (either actual chat with people or with the #1 option above). To me its a nuisance, real people ones put me into a que, the other one in option #1 doesn't help me convert but frustrates. Do you have any data to support those two? The seals work – though I haven’t seen data to support the live help (either actual chat with people or with the #1 option above). To me its a nuisance, real people ones put me into a que, the other one in option #1 doesn’t help me convert but frustrates. Do you have any data to support those two?

]]> By: West Coast Vinyl http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1329 West Coast Vinyl Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:55:12 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1329 Isn't this also called the Lemming principles? These are really great info on what needs to have on a web site to gain the trust of your customer. Isn’t this also called the Lemming principles? These are really great info on what needs to have on a web site to gain the trust of your customer.

]]> By: Google.com » Blog Archive » other proactive products http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1181 Google.com » Blog Archive » other proactive products Tue, 19 May 2009 16:54:07 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1181 [...] Vote 9 Widgets that will Instantly Boost your Conversion Rate [...] [...] Vote 9 Widgets that will Instantly Boost your Conversion Rate [...]

]]> By: John Berard http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1175 John Berard Tue, 19 May 2009 13:53:54 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1175 It is important to pick and choose from among all the programs that exist as too many badges can lead to confusion and an abandoned shopping cart. Among the better recognized brands online are Visa, TRUSTe and VeriSign. A good -- and reasonable -- list. It is important to pick and choose from among all the programs that exist as too many badges can lead to confusion and an abandoned shopping cart.

Among the better recognized brands online are Visa, TRUSTe and VeriSign. A good — and reasonable — list.

]]> By: Al Williams http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1171 Al Williams Tue, 19 May 2009 13:17:51 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1171 The point that must be remembered however is that these are just labels. I have seen websites rip them off before without the support of the supports listed. Some of the streaming supports are also just annoying and can lag your website badly. Be cautious. The point that must be remembered however is that these are just labels. I have seen websites rip them off before without the support of the supports listed.

Some of the streaming supports are also just annoying and can lag your website badly.

Be cautious.

]]> By: Yea http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1169 Yea Tue, 19 May 2009 12:43:15 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1169 Allen apparently also realizes that 78% of statistics are made up on the spot, bah... None of those things SHOULD make anyone like your site more, none of them actually make a difference whether your site is secure or not. All they are is "images", get that? a graphic, they do NOTHING. A site's security is in it's code processing the forms and the protection setup on the server by restricting access and logging user actions. Of course, you can't make that visible to users so stupid joe shmoe will always be happy when they see a picture that says they are safe... Allen apparently also realizes that 78% of statistics are made up on the spot, bah…

None of those things SHOULD make anyone like your site more, none of them actually make a difference whether your site is secure or not.
All they are is “images”, get that? a graphic, they do NOTHING.

A site’s security is in it’s code processing the forms and the protection setup on the server by restricting access and logging user actions. Of course, you can’t make that visible to users so stupid joe shmoe will always be happy when they see a picture that says they are safe…

]]> By: Lake County http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1167 Lake County Tue, 19 May 2009 12:10:59 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1167 Most of these seem like a good idea, but I have might doubts about the fake person widget. It kinda just seems like a novelty at this point in time. On the other side of that I feel the BBB Online is a great idea. It's something that people have know for years and trust. Most of these seem like a good idea, but I have might doubts about the fake person widget. It kinda just seems like a novelty at this point in time. On the other side of that I feel the BBB Online is a great idea. It’s something that people have know for years and trust.

]]> By: chris http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1166 chris Tue, 19 May 2009 11:40:58 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1166 give up prime real estate for an animated talking character? crazy. give up prime real estate for an animated talking character? crazy.

]]> By: Markus Diersbock http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1165 Markus Diersbock Tue, 19 May 2009 11:05:29 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1165 There are many trust seal scam sites out there. Do your research. There are many trust seal scam sites out there.

Do your research.

]]> By: erik ahrsjö http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1164 erik ahrsjö Tue, 19 May 2009 10:37:32 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1164 Allen ! Where do you get your numbers ? VeriSign Extended Validation SSL •93% prefer to shop on sites with EV certificates •97% are likely to share their credit card information on sites with the green EV bar, as opposed to only 63% with non-EV sites •88% trust the name VeriSign on a site, as opposed to only 22% for the next most trusted SSL provider Last time I saw only 11% even knew there is a green bar and what it means ? Allen !

Where do you get your numbers ?

VeriSign Extended Validation SSL

•93% prefer to shop on sites with EV certificates

•97% are likely to share their credit card information on sites with the green EV bar, as opposed to only 63% with non-EV sites

•88% trust the name VeriSign on a site, as opposed to only 22% for the next most trusted SSL provider

Last time I saw only 11% even knew there is a green bar and what it means ?

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]]> By: 9 Widgets that will Instantly Boost your Conversion Rate … http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1161 9 Widgets that will Instantly Boost your Conversion Rate … Tue, 19 May 2009 08:26:17 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1161 [...] the original post: 9 Widgets that will Instantly Boost your Conversion Rate … Share and [...] [...] the original post: 9 Widgets that will Instantly Boost your Conversion Rate … Share and [...]

]]> By: Allen Kelly http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/05/9-widgets-that-will-instantly-boost-your-conversion-rate.html/comment-page-1#comment-1152 Allen Kelly Mon, 18 May 2009 22:03:32 +0000 http://www.vertster.com/blog/?p=264#comment-1152 If you are looking to increase conversions, 2 HUGE pieces to the puzzle are VeriSign Extended Validation SSL and the VeriSign Secured Seal. The VeriSign Secured Seal (as you mentioned #5) •The VeriSign Secured Seal is seen by over 100 million people a day on over 90,000 Web sites in over 150 countries. •The VeriSign Secured Seal can increase online sales by 10%-36% – www.verisign.com/SSLcasestudies •91% of online shoppers recognize the VeriSign Secured Seal •86% of online shoppers feel more confident entering personal information on sites the using security indicators, such as a trust mark •74% of U.S. Internet users identity theft as a primary fear VeriSign Extended Validation SSL •93% prefer to shop on sites with EV certificates •97% are likely to share their credit card information on sites with the green EV bar, as opposed to only 63% with non-EV sites •88% trust the name VeriSign on a site, as opposed to only 22% for the next most trusted SSL provider •77% would hesitate completing a transaction on a site that once had the green address bar, but no longer does •Dozens of measured uplifts from 11 countries ranging from 5%-87% – www.verisign.com/SSLcasestudies If you are looking to increase conversions, 2 HUGE pieces to the puzzle are VeriSign Extended Validation SSL and the VeriSign Secured Seal.

The VeriSign Secured Seal (as you mentioned #5)

•The VeriSign Secured Seal is seen by over 100 million people a day on over 90,000 Web sites in over 150 countries.

•The VeriSign Secured Seal can increase online sales by 10%-36% – http://www.verisign.com/SSLcasestudies

•91% of online shoppers recognize the VeriSign Secured Seal

•86% of online shoppers feel more confident entering personal information on sites the using security indicators, such as a trust mark

•74% of U.S. Internet users identity theft as a primary fear

VeriSign Extended Validation SSL

•93% prefer to shop on sites with EV certificates

•97% are likely to share their credit card information on sites with the green EV bar, as opposed to only 63% with non-EV sites

•88% trust the name VeriSign on a site, as opposed to only 22% for the next most trusted SSL provider

•77% would hesitate completing a transaction on a site that once had the green address bar, but no longer does

•Dozens of measured uplifts from 11 countries ranging from 5%-87% – http://www.verisign.com/SSLcasestudies

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