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Conferences

2025

Topics include: AI, and Career Advice

2024

Topics include: Working with HiPPOs, AI and PLG

2023

Topics include: Politics, Personalization and Low-Traffic

EVENTS

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Product Experimentation

Interviews

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Recent Episodes

Some episodes from the last couple of years

Use automation to build optimal flow states with Shawn David

Learn about human-first engineering in this in-depth interview where Shawn David discusses strategies to organize work and to break down tasks into smaller digestible sessions. He explained the most effective ways for teams to discover the work that should be automated the most by focusing on the desires and strengths of individuals, to remove work that is menial especially to them. We explored the impacts on company culture that menial tasks can cause and discussed some of the pitfalls with new technologies as well as lessons to keep in mind while reviewing new tools and technologies.

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The Challenges of Building a Culture of Experimentation: Insights from Industry Leader Nima Yassini

Join Nima Yassini as he dives into experimentation culture, the journey of building a brand UX and digital marketing agency focused on conversion rate optimization, the integration of digital marketing and experimentation culture, the struggles and benefits of adopting a culture of experimentation, and the need for leadership and reinvestment in the experimentation industry.

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Always start by testing your best variation with Zach Lebovics

Zach Lebovics shares insights on experimentation and product management. He discusses the importance of documenting assumptions, testing the best-case scenario first, and understanding that experiment failure isn't solely tied to the outcome. Zach also shares personal experiences and learnings from working in companies like Zynga, Ritual, and Tonal, providing valuable tips for product managers.

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Product Management vs. CRO with Bryce York

In an insightful interview at Experiment Nation’s Conference, Bryce York, Director of Product Management at Tatari, delves into several key insights. He explores the parallels and distinctions between CRO and product management, especially in smaller companies where overlapping skills are crucial. Bryce shares his personal journey from entrepreneurship to product management, underscoring the significance of both qualitative and quantitative data in experiment design. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of documentation and knowledge sharing in cultivating an experiment-driven culture.

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Create a more impactful testing roadmap with this framework - ft. Edmund Beggs

Documentation. The unsung, yet incredibly important part of any experimentation program. Great documentation allows you to look back at past experiments and find patterns of what were the most effective levers to inform your testing roadmap and levers you probably can deprioritize. In today's episode of Experiment Nation, our own Charlotte April Bomford recently spoke to Edmund Beggs about the "Levers Framework" which allows Convert.com to deliver results for their clients in shorter amounts of time. If you'd like to learn more about this interesting framework, watch the full interview.

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How to get Stakeholder Buy-in for all your Experiments featuring André Morys

Learn from André Morys, CEO of KonversionsKRAFT, on gaining crucial stakeholder buy-in for experiments. André highlights the challenges faced by optimizers and advocates for understanding team dynamics through stakeholder mapping. He emphasizes approaching stakeholders, using empathy to build relationships, and overcoming objections. André shares practical insights on conflict management, including a stakeholder map with color-coded power dynamics. Discover the significance of regular check-ins, fostering trust, and achieving tangible results in experimentation. Master the art of securing support for your experiments effectively.

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Will Laurenson: From Startups to CRO Mastery

Will Laurenson shares his journey from startup to becoming a CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) expert. Will discusses the significance of usability, anxiety, and motivation in CRO, drawing from his extensive experience in running tests and optimizing various businesses. Will's approach to CRO involves deep insights into user behavior and a focus on aligning products with customer needs, challenging the common pitfalls of assuming product-market fit based solely on initial traction or advertising success.

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The CRO Statistical concepts all CROs should know featuring Ishan Goel

In this insightful video, Ishan Goel, transitioning from a software engineer to a researcher, delves into crucial CRO statistical concepts. He sheds light on statistical significance in experimentation, explores A/B testing intricacies, emphasizes the efficiency of sequential testing, and discusses challenges in stopping tests prematurely. The talk concludes by highlighting the intersection of experimentation and statistics in the realm of Conversion Rate Optimization.

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Ad Optimization: Your Ads Aren’t Working and Here’s Why ft. Joe Fitzpatrick

So much is spent on ads that it's a no-brainer to invest in ad optimization. Embracing experimentation and learning from failures is essential for long-term success in performance marketing. Experiment Nation's Tracy Laranjo spoke with Joe Fitzpatrick about reasons why your ads aren't working and what you can do about it.

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Maximizing Results: A Comprehensive Guide to Ad Network Experimentation ft. João Marcelo Rodrigues

Maximizing results in ad network optimization requires a systematic approach. Start with A/B testing on Google Ads and gradually introduce more complex campaigns, balancing technical and creative aspects. Analyze your channel's performance, ensuring sufficient impressions and conversions for statistically significant results. Shape your product to align with the ad network's requirements and consider user experience. Prioritize velocity in testing initially, gradually enhancing quality, and encourage collaboration across different platforms for valuable insights in the quest for optimization.

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The top CRO Myths that experimenters have to bust ft. Lucas Vos

Lucas, a senior conversion specialist, shares his journey in the media industry, emphasizing the transformative impact of A/B testing. He discusses myths about experimentation - debunking them along the way as well as highlights the importance of validation, integration into essential projects, and showcasing negative results. Lucas encourages testing the obvious and unexpected, questioning assumptions, and showing the value of experimentation to reduce risk and aid decision-making, making it an asset for senior managers and specialists.

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YouTube Video Index

We have so many Videos, I asked ChatGPT to sort them by topic. To be honest, I think it got it wrong. But it’s better than nothing.

Analytics

Topic Subtopic Summary Related Videos
Anomaly & Quality Data QA & alerts Catching anomalies and maintaining trust in data.
Cohorts & Retention Time-based cohorts Measuring retention and cohort behaviors.
Dashboards & Viz Reporting & storytelling Turning analysis into decisions and action.
Event Tracking Schema & governance Clean, governed event tracking for analysis.
Experiment Readouts Narrative & action Telling a crisp story and driving action from results.
Funnel & Pathing Drop-offs & sequences Analyzing user paths and funnel drop-offs.

CRO

Topic Subtopic Summary Related Videos
A/B & Multivariate Testing Test design Designing and running controlled experiments (A/B and MVT).
Accessibility Inclusive UX Ensuring accessible experiences that also convert.
Analytics Foundations Attribution & tracking Ensuring reliable measurement and attribution.
Checkout & Payments Payments UX Improving cart and payment success rates.
Experiment Operations Testing workflow How teams plan, QA, and ship tests consistently.
Forms & Inputs Error states & validation Reducing form friction with better validation and UX.
Funnel Optimization Friction & drop-off Finding and fixing funnel leaks to lift conversion.
Landing Pages & Copy Messaging & layout Optimizing landing page hierarchy, copy, and CTAs.
Micro-Interactions UI polish Small UI cues that clarify and motivate action.
Mobile UX App & responsive Optimizing mobile and app conversion patterns.
Performance Core Web Vitals Improving speed and stability for higher CVR.
Personalization Segmentation & targeting Tailoring experiences to segments to lift CVR.
Survey Analysis Voice of customer Turning survey data into testable hypotheses.

Experimentation

Topic Subtopic Summary Related Videos
Analysis & Debugging Outliers & sanity checks Post-test analysis and debugging wins/losses.
Hypotheses & Design Hypothesis frameworks Crafting hypotheses and prioritizing experiments.
MVT & Factorials Interactions & DOE Designing tests to learn interactions efficiently.
Metrics & Guardrails North-star & safety Balancing primary metrics with guardrails.
Multi-armed Bandits Adaptive allocation Adaptive allocation strategies vs classical A/B.
Power & Sizing Sample size & MDE Planning power and MDE before launch.
Program & Governance Process & ethics Operating a scalable, ethical program.
Sequential Testing Peeking & alpha spending Controlling error while monitoring experiments.

Growth/PLG

Topic Subtopic Summary Related Videos
Freemium & Trials Upgrade mechanics Designing freemium/trial flows that convert.
Lifecycle Messaging Email & in-product Targeted messaging to move users forward.
Monetization Pricing & packaging Optimizing pricing models and packaging.
Onboarding Guides & checklists Designing onboarding that accelerates activation.
Paid Acquisition CAC & ROAS Scaling paid channels while maintaining unit economics.
Retention Habit loops & churn Strengthening product habits and reducing churn.
SEO & Content Acquisition via content Compounding organic acquisition via content.
Self-Serve Checkout & procurement Optimizing self-serve purchase experiences.
Usage Funnels DAU/WAU & feature use Measuring and improving product usage funnels.
Virality & Referrals Loops & incentives Building referral loops and share incentives.