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The REDESIGN
DOMINANCE era is
about to end.
EXCEED your business goals by
putting customer context and
value-added content FIRST.
Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummit
CONTENT-FIRST APPROACH:
1. Discover User Context
2. Create Value
3. Draft Content
4. Plan Design (Layout & Appearance)
5. Optimize (Content & Design Together)
1
2
3
4
5
STAGE 1: DISCOVER
USER CONTEXT
Who is the audience? What’s the context? What
questions or problem needs solving?
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- Bryan Eisenberg
@TheGrok, Conversion Optimization Expert, Speaker & Author
Conversion rate is a measure of your ability to persuade
visitors to take the action you want them to take...
For you to achieve your goals,
VISITORS must first achieve theirs.
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BUSINESS
GOALS
What does the
business want to
accomplish?
USER
GOALS
What does the
user want to
accomplish?
BUSINESS
GOALS
What does the
business want to
accomplish?
USER
GOALS
What does the
user want to
accomplish?
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Get to know your audience directly…
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Get to know your audience directly…
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NOT Bravo??
There’s a story there!
Image credit: mncm.org
Interview Customer
Service
Survey Recent
Customers
Poll Sales
Team
Run Website
Online Polls
Start Discussions on
Social Media
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Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummit
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO UNDERSTAND IS:
WHY?
Why DO or DON’T they…
click/buy/act/CONVERT?
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- Angie Schottmuller
@aschottmuller, Marketing Optimization Advisor
Conversion success is proportionate
to the user’s perceived value of
EFFORT versus GAIN.
- Michael Aggaard
@ContentVerve, Conversion Optimization Expert
“Submit” only works well as a CTA
if you provide dominatrix services.
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SUBMIT
CALL TO ACTION (CTA) FORMULA:
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I’D LIKE TO WHAT (specific action)
BECAUSE I WANT TO WHY (benefit)
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CALL TO ACTION (CTA) FORMULA:
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I’d like to WHAT (specific action) because I want to WHY (benefit).
<WHAT “Action”> &
<WHY Value/Benefit>
<WHAT “Action”>
<WHY Value/Benefit>
<WHAT “Action”>
<WHY Value/Benefit>
Reference: Byer’s LeafGuard Gutter System
WHAT
+
WHY
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65% of People are VISUAL LEARNERS.
Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummitSource: Forbes.com - Social Science Research Network Report
n. HERO SHOT
A credible photo or video of a solution that
encompasses relevance, context, value, and
emotion to support, educate, or persuade a
customer.
Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummitProps to Craig Sullivan for the "support, educate, or persuade" portion
7 HERO SHOT PERSUASION FACTORS
1. Keyword Relevance
2. Purpose Clarity
3. Design Support
4. Authenticity
5. Added Value
6. Desired Emotion
7. Customer "Hero"
BRAND LOGO
Offer Confidence/Urgency Booster....
[ Social Proof or Testimonial ]
[ Hero Shot Featured Image ]
Web Form Heading
Resource benefit one
Another cool benefit
Memorable benefit
Get the FREE
Resource Today
FULL NAME:
EMAIL:
Attention-Getter Benefit Headline That Matches Ad
PHOTO FACTOR SCORING:
-1 = Negative Potential
0 = Not Quite
1 = Somewhat
2 = Great
+1 = Directional Cue
HEROSHOTSCORECARDEXAMPLE
Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummitImage credit: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Woundstock Wound Care Education
KEYWORD RELEVANCE. Visualize the targeted search keyword or referring link text. 2
PURPOSE CLARITY. Help identify the page the page purpose/offer. 2
DESIGN SUPPORT. Support and enhance seamless flow of page design leading to the CTA. 1
AUTHENTICITY. Represent the organization/offer in an authentic, credible fashion. 1
ADDED VALUE. Add value by showing detail or context that helps answer potential questions. 2
DESIRED EMOTION. Portray desired qualities or emotion to resonate and inspire action. 1
CUSTOMER "HERO." Depict the customer as the "hero" once equipped with this solution. 2
= 11
SUBJECT: Hands-on Wound Care Training
HERO SHOT SCORECARD GRADING
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13-15 LEGEND Whoa. Epic visual. Stories will be told about you for marketing eternity.
Where do I sign up?!
10-12 HERO Exceptional. You humbly add value and meaning that grips emotion while
making it look sooooo easy. Fans and advocates are sure to follow!
7-9 SIDEKICK
Nice work. Clearly, you're getting the hang of this! Are you satisfied with
mediocre, though? You're capable of so much more. Step up your game
and fulfill your true ROI potential.
4-6 VIGILANTE
Good attempt to help out, but you're lacking in power and authority. Drop
the costume, focus on relevant value, and tap the 7 persuasive factors to
help make a meaningful impact.
0-3 CIVILIAN
Weak and forgettable. You either fear or doubt your powers. Be brave.
Start with a story that connects with your customer's dilemma and
context, then "save" (fix, improve, delight) the day!
< 0 VILLAIN Ouch. Your powers are working against you. Don't deny the goodness
your customer loves. Seek help before it leads to your own demise.
What 3 THINGS do you want
USERS to remember?
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What’s in it for ME? (Not YOU…, the customer.)
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Present Your Points Optimally…
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• Differentiating Key Point
• Memorable Benefit Point
• Value-Added Benefit Point
Differentiating Key Point
Memorable Benefit Point
Value-Added Benefit Point
KEY POINT HEADING
ICON
Brief description with a
specific value-added
benefit detail wrapping 2-
3.5 lines max.
KEY POINT HEADING
ICON
Brief description with a
specific value-added
benefit detail wrapping 2-
3.5 lines max.
KEY POINT HEADING
ICON
Brief description with a
specific value-added
benefit detail wrapping 2-
3.5 lines max.
KEY POINT HEADING
Succinct description with a specific
value-added detail or benefit
wrapping 2.5 lines max.
ICON
KEY POINT HEADING
Succinct description with a specific
value-added detail or benefit
wrapping 2.5 lines max.
ICON
KEY POINT HEADING
Succinct description with a specific
value-added detail or benefit
wrapping 2.5 lines max.
ICON
KEY POINT HEADING
Succinct description with value-
added detail wrapping 2 lines max.
ICON
KEY POINT HEADING
Succinct description with value-
added detail wrapping 2 lines max.
ICON
KEY POINT HEADING
Succinct description with value-
added detail wrapping 2 lines max.
ICON
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SUPPORT CLAIMS WITH AUTHENTIC EVIDENCE
EXAMPLE SUBJECT: Raptor Training
BASIC HEADLINES:
• How To Train a Raptor
• Raptor Training Techniques
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APPLY NAHAI’S FORMULA:
“11 FUN WAYS YOU CAN TRAIN BABY RAPTORS WITH SKITTLES.”
Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummitFormula by Nathalie Nahai, @TheWebPsych
trigger word
number adjective
keyword
promise
SUBJECT: Training Raptors
APPLY NAHAI’S FORMULA:
“7 HILARIOUS ZOOKEEPER RECREATIONS OF JURASSIC WORLD’S
RAPTOR-TRAINING SCENE.”
Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummitFormula by Nathalie Nahai, @TheWebPsych
trigger word
number
keyword
promise
adjective
Use CUSTOMER CONTENT
(wording, photos, videos) for
YOUR marketing content.
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“CUSTOMER CONTENT MARKETING”
Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummitSource: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Woundstock Wound Care Education
USER-SHARED
PHOTOS
STAR-RATINGS
FROM EVALUATIONS
Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummitSource: Bidsketch.com
TESTIMONIALS FOR
HEADINGS
WEB PAGE “TEMPLATE” ANATOMY =
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LAYOUT (HTML Structure) THEME (CSS / Style) CONTENT (Text & Media)
Overall page layout, sections, content
placeholders, responsive breakpoints, and
JavaScript for analytics.
Simple style (fonts, colors, borders, dividers,
iconography, arrows) applied to layout and content
for conversion-centered design.
Placeholders replaced w/ page-specific
copywriting, image/video, key point icons,
testimonial (quote, signature, photo), and
badges/awards.
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Attention-Getter Benefit Headline That
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Offer confidence/urgency booster by MMM D.
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Customer Full Name, Relevant Job Title
Company Name, City, State
Web form CTA heading
intro:
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FULL NAME:
EMAIL:
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KEY POINT BENEFIT
HEADING
ICON
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
_______________________________
KEY POINT BENEFIT
HEADING
ICON
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
________________________
KEY POINT BENEFIT
HEADING
ICON
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
____________________________
BRAND LOGO
[Hero Shot Image]
Attention-Getter Benefit Headline That
Matches the Ad
Offer confidence/urgency booster by MMM D.
Web form CTA heading
intro:
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FULL NAME:
EMAIL:
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BRAND LOGO
“
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euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Lorem ipsum
dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod
tincidunt ut laoreet dolore.
Customer Full Name, Relevant Job Title
Company Name, City, State
IMG IMG
KEY POINT BENEFIT
HEADING
ICON
____________________________
____________________________
___________________________
KEY POINT BENEFIT
HEADING
ICON
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
KEY POINT BENEFIT
HEADING
ICON
____________________________
____________________________
_________________________
REMEMBER: Create content and
then select or create the best page
layout template.
…NOT the other way around.
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STAGE 5: OPTIMIZE
Revise content and design together for devices,
audiences, referring traffic, etc.
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Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummit
Use dynamic text to
match PPC ads
Tweak all multi-line
text to wrap as partial
lines (not flush) to
encourage more
reading.
Ensure consistent
total-line wrapping for
all elements in a
group.
Audit CTA button
“above the fold”
visibility, and then
adjust or accept risk
accordingly.
Resize or reword CTA
button to ensure
maximum 2-line wrap.
(CTA should remain
the top or second
largest font size on
the page.)
WHY WHAT
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DESIGN sets the stage; CONTENT converts.
Harness the power at your fingertips for some truly remarkable ROI.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Plan value-added content “bait” for EVERY buying stage
Always pair WHAT+WHY together
Use formulas and customer wording for persuasion aids
Begin core content w/ CTA and end w/ headline
Set team expectations for pre-launch optimization
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Angie Schottmuller | @aschottmuller | #MnSummit
Special thanks to Jurassic World for
the fun theme and imagery.
Now create great content… and go
see the movie!
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Editor's Notes
Jurassic Park Trailer by AMC Theaters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPYKl8IFEbM