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Conversion & CRO • 5 min read • February 10, 2026

The 15-Point Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Checklist for 2026

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Stephen Moorhouse
Founder & Principal Engineer at Smoortech

Doubling your website's conversion rate has the exact same revenue impact as doubling your marketing budget—at a tiny fraction of the cost.

Key CRO Principles

  • Single clear Call-to-Action above the fold on mobile.
  • Social proof and review badges within the first screen view.
  • Instant quote estimators and friction-free multi-step forms.
  • Sub-second loading times to prevent visitor bounce.
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