How to Mad Lib Your Way to 40% Conversion Increase

June 1, 2010

Crazy ideas… Don’t you just love those?

When it comes down to online marketing, even the craziest idea is worth split testing - it might just turn out to be your best converting one.

Here is a great example of one such idea…

I recently learned about a very unique opt-in form build by Jeremy Keith for his audio sharing site, Huffduffer.

It asked all the questions a typical opt-in form would: name, email, etc, but it did it in a narrative format, Mad Lib-style.

The form operates in exact same way any opt-in form would: you can click on each field or tab between them, it manages errors the same way a standard form would.

However, you have to agree: Jeremy’s form looks nothing but standard.

Personally, I have not tested this form yet, but someone else did and the results are definitely head-turning.

The Mad Lib form increased conversions across the board by 25-40%.

25-40%!

This “crazy” idea goes to show that we should split-test everything we do, because we never know until we put it to the test.

So, what’s the point?

Don’t settle for the same predictable or maybe even mediocre results you’ve been getting for the past 3 years.

Open your business to split-testing and the results just might amaze you.

Remember, the success of your business does not come from how much traffic you drive to your website, but from how well you convert that traffic into paying customers.

Where to learn more:

Here’s a resource that will give you an insider look at some very extensive split testing. Check out 43 split tests to see the test results that will reveal the best ways to increase conversions.

You are right: you don’t have to comment or retweet, but would it help if I told you it would be much appreciated? :)

ana hoffman yournetbiz

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Michael B Wilbraham June 1, 2010 at 10:12 am

Absolutely amazing stuff Ana, thanks for sharing this nugget! I don’t know if I’m going to be able to sleep tonight - trying to figure out how to change my form!
.-= Michael B Wilbraham´s last blog ..How To Write A Network Marketing Blog =-.

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AnaYourNetBiz June 1, 2010 at 8:01 pm

I know, Michael, that's what I did when I first learned about this trick. I love online marketing!

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Karen June 1, 2010 at 11:17 am

Wonderful post Ana. Split testing is a concept that many marketers overlook in their business despite the obvious benefits. A great reminder to all. :)

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AnaYourNetBiz June 1, 2010 at 8:02 pm

Thanks, Karen. Tracking and split-testing (or lack thereof, I should say) are responsible for leaving a lot of money at the table.

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Robert Strong June 2, 2010 at 5:58 am

I would have never thought of the Mad Libs form but it does put a whole new spin on things. I have not done any split testing as I have not looked into learning how to to it yet. Remember the old saying "How do you eat an Elephant" "One bite at a time". Thank you for the idea and information! Great post as always

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AnaYourNetBiz June 2, 2010 at 3:33 pm

I live by Elephant philosophy - that's the only way to survive! One more thing I heard lately and loved "Do first things first, and second things never."

You'll get to it some day, Robert, and so will I :) .

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Ilka Flood June 2, 2010 at 2:35 pm

Hi Ana,

Hmmm, that's very interesting. Have never seen anything like this. I wonder if you could use that on Aweber as well?

To your success,

Ilka Flood
The Enlightened Networker

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AnaYourNetBiz June 3, 2010 at 11:15 pm

Yes, Ilka, you can do it with AWeber; however the form has to be designed separately and then connected to AWeber.

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sunrise717 June 2, 2010 at 5:25 pm

Interesting post Ana,

You always finding something that is going to keep us busy, well I guess I needed so will not get my self it to trouble.

Would love to hear your own results also, NO rush-take your time… :)

Respect,
Slavik G.

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AnaYourNetBiz June 3, 2010 at 10:41 pm

Hey, Slavik - I am working on overall overhaul :) of the blog; optin form will definitely be one of those changes, although I am not sure yet if I go Mad Lib way.

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Tommy DiPietro June 4, 2010 at 4:18 am

Hey Ana,

This is pretty cool. I never thought of doing something like
this but if it works, why not try it, right?

Thanks for sharing this ideas.

Have a great night!
Tommy D.

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Ana June 4, 2010 at 5:32 pm

I am with you, Tommy - it’s been tested, it works; what do we have to loose by trying it?

Thanks for coming by!

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Dean June 10, 2010 at 2:46 pm

Great tip Ana.
I must confess I get a bit lazy about coming with creative ideas for the things we do every day. I have a seen a few different capture form techniques, and now you have given me the kick in the pants to come up with something of my own ;)

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Ana June 11, 2010 at 12:19 pm

Or - don’t reinvent the wheel and use somebody else’s idea:). I am all for working smarter.

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