139: What Is Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)?

19/11/2025 9 min Temporada 1 Episodio 139
139: What Is Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)?

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Send us a textn this episode, Jeremy breaks down Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) in the simplest, most actionable way for sports teams. You’ll learn what CRO actually means, which parts of the process you can control, and how small tweaks to your copy, creative, and landing pages can turn more fans into ticket buyers. If you’ve ever wondered why your ads get clicks but not sales, this episode gives you the clarity you’ve been missing.Key Topics CoveredWhat CRO really means for sports teams and why it mattersThe difference between controllable and uncontrollable factors (hint: your ticketing software isn’t one of them)How to improve conversion rates through stronger copy, visuals, and offer clarityWhy “Buy Tickets” beats “Click Here to Learn More” every timeThe importance of landing page congruency with your adsTracking the right metrics: website visitors → buyersHow email simplicity boosts conversionsWhy CRO isn’t magic—it’s math, momentum, and message clarityTimestamps00:00 — Introduction: What CRO is (and what it isn’t) 01:06 — Breaking down conversion rate basics 03:30 — What you can’t control (ticketing software headaches) 04:00 — What you can control: copy, creative, CTAs, and layout 05:49 — Metrics that matter: website traffic → single-game sales 07:00 — Email mistakes teams make and how to fix them 08:11 — Seasonal conversion rate trends and how to optimize 09:45 — Final thoughts + how to get help diagnosing your sales and marketing performanceSound Bite Pulls“You only have one offer.”“One offer per landing page.”“They want to buy now.”“CRO isn’t magic. It’s math.”Social Teaser Hooks“If your ads get clicks but not sales, the problem isn’t the targeting—it’s what happens after the click.”“Sports teams don’t need more traffic. They need more conversion.”“Stop overwhelming fans. One page. One offer. One clear next step.”Call to ActionIf this episode helped you understand CRO in a new light, share it with someone on your team who’s trying to sell more tickets or sharpen their digital marketing. If you want Jeremy to review your sales + marketing performance and uncover growth opportunities, you can always connect at SportsMarketingMachine.com.Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

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