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Conversion optimisation for online stores. Turn more visitors into customers.

We analyse, design and improve with a clear purpose, using established psychological principles, real user insights and the improved one-page checkout in PrestaShop 9.2.

109 reviews · 4.9 stars
  • Conversion strategies for PrestaShop, Shopware and Shopify
  • Purposeful use of psychological principles
  • Data-led testing instead of guesswork
  • Improved one-page checkout from PrestaShop 9.2

More traffic achieves little if visitors do not become customers.

Many stores invest heavily in advertising, yet the main obstacle is often not traffic, but the store itself. Unclear processes, too many competing messages or missing guidance cause potential customers to leave, often just before buying.

Conversion optimisation addresses these issues with better user journeys, psychological clarity and design that supports sales as well as looking good.

A small change can make a big difference: an increase of just one percentage point in conversion rate can improve revenue and profitability, without increasing your advertising budget.

Conversion rate

2.0 %
3.0 %
Before conversion optimisationAfter conversion optimisation

Visitors and revenue

VisitorsRevenue
500,0001.0 million €
500,0001.5 million €
Before conversion optimisationAfter conversion optimisation

Revenue = visitors × conversion rate as a decimal × average order value

Additional revenue: +€500,000 without extra traffic

01

Starting point

  • 500,000 visitors per year
  • 2% conversion rate
  • €100 average order value
Revenue = 500,000 × 0.02 × 100 = €1,000,000
02

After optimisation

  • Conversion rate rises to 3%
  • Visitor numbers and average order value stay the same
Revenue = 500,000 × 0.03 × 100 = €1,500,000
Result of the optimisation+500,000 €

Additional revenue from the same traffic

Marketing without CRO is often unprofitable. Conversion optimisation is central to scalable growth.

Understand how users think, then respond effectively.

Good conversion optimisation relies on clear principles, not assumptions. We apply established effects from behavioural psychology where decisions are made, from the first click to checkout.

We test regularly and observe user behaviour through heatmaps and tracking. We then adapt design, content and processes to guide users without overwhelming them.

We apply these principles subtly, purposefully and in context, so design is effective as well as attractive.

Nudging

Gentle guidance through visual cues and placement

+1 Choice Effect

A deliberate choice between two useful options

Endowment Effect

Helping users feel connected to a product

Gaze Cueing

Directing attention to the relevant action

Authority & Trust Bias

Trust signals such as certificates and reviews

Bandwagon Effect

Reassurance that others have bought the product

Curse of Knowledge

Explaining complex information simply

BAF principle

Clearly structured calls to action: button, argument, function

Focusing & Framing

Focus on what matters and communicate clearly

Zeigarnik Effect

Unfinished steps can encourage interaction, for example through progress indicators

Decoy & Scarcity

Purposeful use of time limits and comparison offers

Anchoring

Showing prices and options in context

Picture Superiority

Using images purposefully to communicate faster than text

Fewer clicks. More completed orders. The one-page checkout.

A checkout that is too long, technically unreliable or difficult to use on mobile costs orders, often at the final step. Since PrestaShop 9.2, an improved one-page checkout is included as standard: focused on the essentials, logically structured and as streamlined as Shopify, supporting strong conversion.

We configure it for your store and refine the details that matter: clear focus, fewer distractions, reassurance at the right moment and an easy checkout experience.

Your benefit: higher completion rates from the same traffic. The one-page checkout is GDPR-compliant, responsive and compatible with common payment methods.

Conversion is a structured process, not a matter of chance.

Every store, audience and sector is different. We use thorough analysis, focused tests and psychologically informed UX improvements tailored to your goals and systems, rather than rigid templates.

Whether you want more leads, more purchases or fewer people leaving, we help with a transparent, data-led approach and measurable results.

Conversion audit

Analyse existing store areas using heatmaps, analytics and behaviour tracking

UX and design optimisation

Customer journeys, layout structure and psychological principles that support buying decisions

Copy and CTA optimisation

Language, reasoning and placement focused on conversion

Checkout optimisation

Assess and improve purchase completion, including a one-page solution

A/B testing and hypotheses

Compare real alternatives, evaluate goals and support implementation

Performance and loading speed

Technical improvements to speed, Core Web Vitals and the mobile experience

What our customers say about working with us.

Armin Rothmund
Armin Rothmund ★★★★★ Google review (translated)
„Quick implementation of our requests — “there is no such thing as impossible!” Great service!“
Bianca Freygang
Bianca Freygang ★★★★★ Google review (translated)
„A good impression from the start, which proved right! Very competent, quick reactions and replies, honest advice, fair and transparent billing, and fantastic customer service.“
Doctor San
Doctor San ★★★★★ Google review (translated)
„Five stars — nothing more needs saying. We have always received highly competent and friendly support. We thoroughly recommend sjmedia!“
Leo Fabry
Leo Fabry ★★★★★ Google review (translated)
„We came to sjmedia through a recommendation and have now worked together for several years. If you need a new media agency for your online store or ecommerce, this is the right place.“
Orsolya Sämann
Orsolya Sämann ★★★★★ Google review (translated)
„We have been customers of the sjmedia PrestaShop agency for seven years and could not be happier. Mr Schmid and his team have professionally supported our PrestaShop store and helped us establish our business successfully online.“
Plotter Folien CH
Plotter Folien CH ★★★★★ Google review (translated)
„After years of searching, we finally found real PrestaShop experts. After some bad experiences with PrestaShop agencies, finding sjmedia was a stroke of luck for us.“

Certified. Tried. Recommended.

  • Certified agency
  • 250+ stores supported in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
  • 16+ years of ecommerce experience
  • Fast support — usually a response within 15 minutes
  • 5 -star Google rating
  • >55% new customers through recommendations
PrestaShop 3-star Expert agency
PrestaShop 3-star Expert agency
Shopware Partner
Shopware Partner
Shopify Partner
Shopify Partner

Questions about conversion optimisation? We have answers.

What does conversion optimisation actually achieve?

Even small improvements to copy, structure or processes can noticeably increase completion rates, often directly affecting revenue and profitability.

Do I have to redesign the whole store?

No. We improve the areas where it makes sense. A few considered changes to CTAs, checkout or product presentation are often enough. For older or poorly designed stores, a complete redesign may be worthwhile.

How do you measure success?

With KPIs such as conversion rate, click paths, time on site and A/B tests. Results are documented transparently.

Which ecommerce platforms do you support?

We optimise PrestaShop, Shopware and Shopify stores, taking each platform’s technical characteristics and behaviour into account.

How much does conversion optimisation cost?

It depends on scope. We offer one-off analyses and ongoing optimisation support, with transparent, individual pricing.

How long before results become visible?

Initial improvements are often visible within a few days. Allow two to six weeks for valid A/B tests or structural changes.

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We listen, consider the options and give you a practical assessment.

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Armin Rothmund · Google review · translated from German