Optimizing the Acquisition Funnel, driving 38% Signup Conversion Growth

Optimizing the Acquisition Funnel, driving 38% Signup Conversion Growth

Diagnosing and repairing critical drop-off points in the free trial journey, resulting in a 12% lift in A/B test and 38% year-over-year growth.

38%

Signup Conversion Growth

38%

Signup Conversion Growth

+5%

Lift in trial to paid conversion

+5%

Lift in trial to paid conversion

-22%

Cost per acquisition

-22%

Cost per acquisition

Physical cookbook from user interview
Physical cookbook from user interview

The Challenge

Despite high seasonal traffic (11+ exam season), the site suffered from a 'window shopper' problem.

76% of visitors browsed extensively but abandoned the funnel when we asked for their credentials.

The Solution

Users were 2x more likely to continue compared to the previous step after seeing the pricing page, yet the original design hid it. I then inverted the funnel to bring the value upfront.

Additionally, to support the new pricing transparency, the visual language needed to evolve from 'MVP' to 'Market Leader.' I executed a comprehensive visual overhaul to align the brand's aesthetic with its premium price point.

The Result

Beyond the 38% conversion lift, this project established the transparency-first framework that Atom Learning uses today.

By validating that context drives conversion, we permanently shifted the strategy from gatekeeping to empowerment. For the wider team, we unlocked the ability to scale paid ads aggressively during peak season by lowering the cost per acquisition (CPA).

Takeaways

The economic value of transparency

Front loading value by showing pricing and context before asking for commitment drastically reduces drop off.

The economic value of transparency

Front loading value by showing pricing and context before asking for commitment drastically reduces drop off.

The economic value of transparency

Front loading value by showing pricing and context before asking for commitment drastically reduces drop off.

Visual design builds trust, which works as a conversion lever

Visual fidelity is a functional metric, not just aesthetic. Elevating the UI polish directly correlated with a reduction in anxiety during checkout.

Visual design builds trust, which works as a conversion lever

Visual fidelity is a functional metric, not just aesthetic. Elevating the UI polish directly correlated with a reduction in anxiety during checkout.

Visual design builds trust, which works as a conversion lever

Visual fidelity is a functional metric, not just aesthetic. Elevating the UI polish directly correlated with a reduction in anxiety during checkout.