Author: Ulf Mayer

  • The Moment of Joy – How to Leverage It With CRO

    The Moment of Joy – How to Leverage It With CRO

    Most conversion strategies focus on friction.

    • Remove obstacles
    • Simplify forms
    • Reduce clicks
    • Clarify value

    All important.

    But there’s another lever that’s often overlooked — and it’s incredibly powerful:

    The moment of joy.

    That tiny emotional spike when something works beautifully.
    When progress feels real.
    When value becomes tangible.

    These micro-moments don’t just feel good.

    They drive retention, loyalty, referrals — and yes, conversions.

    Let’s explore why.

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  • Growth Hacking: Strategy, Shortcut, or Sustainable System?

    Growth Hacking: Strategy, Shortcut, or Sustainable System?

    Growth hacking is one of the most misunderstood terms in marketing.

    For some, it means clever viral tricks.
    For others, it’s aggressive experimentation.
    For many, it’s just a buzzword.

    But real growth hacking isn’t about hacks.

    It’s about building a fast, feedback-driven system for discovering scalable growth opportunities.

    Let’s break down what growth hacking actually is — and what it isn’t.

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  • What to Do Before Your First A/B Test

    What to Do Before Your First A/B Test

    A/B testing is often seen as the starting point of optimization.

    Traffic is coming in.
    Conversions aren’t where they should be.
    So naturally:

    “Let’s run an A/B test.”

    But here’s the uncomfortable truth:

    Most first A/B tests fail — not because testing doesn’t work,
    but because teams start testing too early.

    Before you split traffic, change headlines, or redesign buttons, there are critical steps you must take.

    Otherwise, you’re just experimenting blindly.

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