CRO audits for e-commerce & Shopify brands

CRO audits for e-commerce
& Shopify brands

Turn more traffic
into customers.

Most stores lose more revenue to friction than they’d gain from more ads. I’ll show you where yours leaks - and exactly what to fix first, ranked by impact and effort.

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“Working with Bryan has been an eye-opening experience. It’s for sure one of the best business decisions I’ve made this year.”

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Marian B.

Romania · CRO Audit client

A FEW OF THE BRANDS I’VE AUDITED

  • Coliving logo
  • Gusto logo
  • Danish Skin Care logo
  • VIP Lounge logo
  • StairBox logo
  • Critical Slide logo
  • Flutter Darlings logo
  • Fresh Box logo
  • Greif logo
  • Coliving logo
  • Gusto logo
  • Danish Skin Care logo
  • VIP Lounge logo
  • StairBox logo
  • Critical Slide logo
  • Flutter Darlings logo
  • Fresh Box logo
  • Greif logo

Sound familiar

Getting traffic but not getting enough sales?

Many e-commerce stores don’t have a traffic problem. They have a conversion problem. People land on the site, browse products, and consider buying - but something in the experience causes hesitation, confusion, or drop-off.

Where conversions leak in a typical funnel

Think of your store as a series of steps. At each step - landing, product page, cart, checkout - some visitors hesitate and drop off. Small points of friction compound into lost sales.

Landing

All your visitors

Product page

Fewer reach the cart

Checkout

Even fewer convert

It could be any of these:

Poor mobile UX

Unclear messaging

Friction in the buying journey

Low-converting product pages

Weak trust signals

Inconsistent design

Weak calls to action

Confusing layout or hierarchy

If you’re not sure what’s hurting conversions, this audit gives you a clear answer.

A CRO audit works differently. Instead of guessing, it pinpoints exactly where visitors hesitate - so you can fix the specific friction costing you sales, not chase generic best practices.

Your store should convert the traffic you already have - not leak it at every step.

Before & after

Which version would you buy from?

Same product, same price. Flip the toggle and see the difference a CRO audit makes.

Before

After

Plain white t-shirt on a hanger

Classic Cotton T-Shirt

$49.00

ADD TO CART

This classic cotton t-shirt is made from 100% cotton material. Machine washable. Available in a range of sizes and colours. Please refer to the size chart before ordering.

Generic theme defaults: no social proof, vague value, and a CTA that asks for nothing.

The full audit

Everything you need to see what’s wrong - and fix it

This is not a vague website review. You’ll receive a detailed CRO audit designed to help you understand where your site is losing trust, creating friction, and leaving revenue on the table.

Video walkthrough

40+ minutes

Written CRO report

35–40 pages

Developer checklist

40+ tasks

Product page mockup

Where applicable

Customer journey story

Told as a story

SEO + speed review

Bonus

yourstore-cro-audit.zip

Bryan on camera

12:04 / 41:18

01 - Video walkthrough

40+ minute video walkthrough

I record a detailed video review of your website, walking through the key pages and user journey step by step. I’ll show you where the experience breaks down, what’s creating friction, and what should be improved first.

Screen-recorded expert review of your site

02 - Written CRO report

35–40 page written CRO report

You’ll receive a structured written report that documents the main findings, opportunities, and recommendations across your site, so you have everything clearly laid out in writing.

Structured findings, priorities & recommendations

Task

Impact

Add trust badge below add-to-cart

High

Add sticky mobile CTA bar

High

Reduce checkout form fields to 6

High

Improve product page image gallery

Medium

Fix missing alt tags on hero image

Medium

+ 35 more tasks, ranked by impact and effort

03 - Developer task list

40+ task developer checklist

You’ll also get a practical task list with 40+ action items your developer can work through. This makes implementation far easier and removes the guesswork from turning audit findings into real improvements.

Action items ready to hand to your developer

04 - Product page mockup

Product page mockup

Where it applies, I design a mockup of your product page with the key recommendations already in place, so you can see how the improved page could look before anything gets built.

Where applicable

Before

Classic Cotton T-Shirt

$49.00

Add to cart

After

Classic Cotton T-Shirt

4.8 out of 5 stars

4.8 (212)

$49.00

Free shipping over $50

Add to cart

Secure checkout · 30-day returns

Customer journey story

Emma, 31 · on her phone at 9:40pm

Landing

Where’s the free shipping the ad mentioned?

§2.1

Product page

No size guide, so she guesses a medium.

§4.1

Cart

Shipping costs show up for the first time.

§5.2

Checkout

Asked to create an account. She leaves.

§6.1

Then the same visit, with every fix in place

05 - Customer journey story

Customer journey story

I turn the report into a short story about one fictional customer, based on your real audience, moving through your store: where they hesitate, why they leave, and how the same visit plays out once the fixes are in place. It makes the findings easy to understand and easy to share with your team.

Every finding, through your customer’s eyes

06 - Bonus reviews

Bonus SEO + speed review

In addition to the CRO audit, I include a technical on-site SEO review and a speed/performance check to flag issues that may also be affecting the user experience and conversion rate.

Technical on-site SEO and performance check

On-site SEO

Title tags and meta

OK

Heading structure

OK

Image alt text

Fix

Collection page copy

Fix

Speed

62

mobile score, target 85+

LCP

4.1 s

INP

240 ms

CLS

0.02

This makes it easier to move from “we know there are issues” to “here’s exactly what we need to fix first.”

This makes it easier to move from “we know there are issues” to “here’s exactly what we need to fix first.”

Bryan Gehrke, CRO specialist

Every audit is done personally, by me.

I’ve audited over 600 online stores. I’ll take everything I’ve learned from them and tell you what I’d change on yours, and why.

Delivered within 5 business days

Look inside a real report

These pages come from an audit I delivered to an e-commerce store, with the store’s name removed. Every report is written for one store - this one runs to 42 pages.

What every report covers

Summary and top priorities

The key findings and the five changes that matter most, ranked by impact.

Methodology

How your store was reviewed: the pages, the devices and the conversion framework used.

Current performance

Page speed, Core Web Vitals and the main conversion bottlenecks.

Detailed recommendations

Page by page, from homepage and navigation to product page, cart and checkout.

Implementation roadmap

What to change in the first 48 hours, the next two weeks and the next three months.

Testing recommendations

A/B test ideas, each with a hypothesis and the metric to watch.

How every recommendation is written

Each finding follows the same structure, so you and your developer know what to change, why it matters and what to expect.

R1. Delay the pop-up until visitors have engaged

Issue

The pop-up opens as soon as the homepage loads, before visitors have seen the hero section or any products.

Impact

Most visitors close it straight away. Closing it usually sets a cookie, so the chance to capture their email is lost.

Solution

Trigger the pop-up only once visitors have engaged, for example after time on site or around 50% scroll depth.

Priority

Medium

Difficulty

Easy

Expected result

Fewer reflexive dismissals and a higher email sign-up rate from visitors who are genuinely interested.

Recommendation R1 from the report above, shortened slightly.

Scope

What I review during the audit

Each audit is tailored to the site, but I typically look at the areas that have the biggest impact on trust, usability, and conversion performance.

The goal is not to overwhelm you with opinions. The goal is to identify what matters most and give you a clear path forward.

I may review things like:

Visual hierarchy and layout

Trust signals and credibility

Mobile shopping experience

Product page UX and structure

Collection and category page usability

Navigation and flow

Social proof

Product imagery

CTA placement and clarity

Cart friction

Performance issues affecting UX

Messaging and offer clarity

On-site SEO issues that impact visibility and usability

Homepage clarity and first impression

14+

Areas reviewed per site

14+

Areas reviewed per site

5

5

Days to delivery

600+

600+

Businesses reviewed

40+

40+

Minutes of video review

Trusted by 600+ businesses across e-commerce - with audits covering every major platform

Shopify

Shopify Plus

WooCommerce

BigCommerce

Magento

Squarespace

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Trusted by 600+ store owners

Feedback from store owners across the US, UK, Europe and Australia - on the video walkthroughs, reports and task lists they received.

5.0 average rating · 600+ businesses reviewed

  • “Insane value for money. The CRO audit came with a 40min+ video of suggested changes to my site and also explanations as to why implementing these would improve conversions. There was also an easy to follow task list along with examples of what product pages would look like with changes.”

    “Insane value for money. The CRO audit came with a 40min+ video of suggested changes to my site and also explanations as to why implementing these would improve conversions. There was also an easy to follow task list along with examples of what product pages would look like with changes.”

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    Brendan W.

    Australia

  • “Bryan delivered exactly what I hoped for - and more. The CRO audit was incredibly thorough, with a detailed video breakdown, a clear written task list, and actionable suggestions that made total sense. He covered everything from UI/UX to SEO and performance.”

    “Bryan delivered exactly what I hoped for - and more. The CRO audit was incredibly thorough, with a detailed video breakdown, a clear written task list, and actionable suggestions that made total sense. He covered everything from UI/UX to SEO and performance.”

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    Lauren M.

    United Kingdom

  • “Bryan delivered a phenomenal CRO audit. I had conducted another CRO audit before, but his work is on a completely different level. The audit was a real eye-opener for me - it showed what’s truly possible with the right improvements.”

    “Bryan delivered a phenomenal CRO audit. I had conducted another CRO audit before, but his work is on a completely different level. The audit was a real eye-opener for me - it showed what’s truly possible with the right improvements.”

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    TrackYou

    Switzerland

  • “Extremely quick delivery and fantastic output. Love the identification of “quick wins” and categorising tasks by difficulty and value added. Thank you!”

    “Extremely quick delivery and fantastic output. Love the identification of “quick wins” and categorising tasks by difficulty and value added. Thank you!”

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    Wolf Society Co.

    United States

  • “Bryan did a CRO audit of our shop with focus on a few key pages. Not only did he cover all of the relevant pages in our shop but actually designed a few mock-ups to show us how we could actually improve in practice, not just theory. He also delivered one day earlier than agreed upon.”

    “Bryan did a CRO audit of our shop with focus on a few key pages. Not only did he cover all of the relevant pages in our shop but actually designed a few mock-ups to show us how we could actually improve in practice, not just theory. He also delivered one day earlier than agreed upon.”

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    Marvin B.

    Germany

  • “The CRO audit completed by Bryan has been invaluable in prioritising tasks and the redesign of our Shopify site. Bryan communicates exceptionally, delivers on time and the audit exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend.”

    “The CRO audit completed by Bryan has been invaluable in prioritising tasks and the redesign of our Shopify site. Bryan communicates exceptionally, delivers on time and the audit exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend.”

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    Sam C.

    United Kingdom

  • “Bryan was exceptional. He answered my questions before purchasing and went above and beyond to deliver something truly outstanding. His professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction made this experience remarkable.”

    “Bryan was exceptional. He answered my questions before purchasing and went above and beyond to deliver something truly outstanding. His professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction made this experience remarkable.”

    Z

    Zack

    Singapore

  • “Working with Bryan has been an eye-opening experience. It’s for sure one of the best business decisions I’ve made this year as I can already feel the benefits of the audit he provided. That’s how good the guy is.”

    “Working with Bryan has been an eye-opening experience. It’s for sure one of the best business decisions I’ve made this year as I can already feel the benefits of the audit he provided. That’s how good the guy is.”

    M

    Marian B.

    Romania

  • “I am blown away by the depth of Bryan’s work and expertise, as it’s so easy to get caught in a loop when working on conversions, this is invaluable! The video is simply brilliant - do not hesitate to submit your website for CRO feedback & ideas to improve your site.”

    “I am blown away by the depth of Bryan’s work and expertise, as it’s so easy to get caught in a loop when working on conversions, this is invaluable! The video is simply brilliant - do not hesitate to submit your website for CRO feedback & ideas to improve your site.”

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    Adam

    Australia

  • “Bryan by far exceeded my expectations with the audit of my site. This is the best service I’ve gotten. I highly recommend. I will buy another audit once the changes are made because it was that good! If you have a good solid site, he will give you ways to make it 10x better.”

    “Bryan by far exceeded my expectations with the audit of my site. This is the best service I’ve gotten. I highly recommend. I will buy another audit once the changes are made because it was that good! If you have a good solid site, he will give you ways to make it 10x better.”

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    PF Wonder Salve

    United States

  • “Bryan is a true expert for improving the conversion rate of websites. I’ve used him 3 times over the course of the last 5 years. He always gives me fresh detailed insights about how to make my website easier to use and how to get more visitors to fill out the inquiry form.”

    “Bryan is a true expert for improving the conversion rate of websites. I’ve used him 3 times over the course of the last 5 years. He always gives me fresh detailed insights about how to make my website easier to use and how to get more visitors to fill out the inquiry form.”

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    David R.

    United States

  • “Working with Bryan was such a good experience. He made everything clear, kept me updated, and delivered exactly when he said he would. The insights he shared were really helpful and went beyond what I expected, which made the whole process feel easy and stress-free.”

    “Working with Bryan was such a good experience. He made everything clear, kept me updated, and delivered exactly when he said he would. The insights he shared were really helpful and went beyond what I expected, which made the whole process feel easy and stress-free.”

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    Angie R.

    Australia

  • “Bryan is a very competent guy, who knows his stuff. He carried out an in-depth conversion rate review of my mobile website. He delivered amazingly many valuable suggestions for improvement. He ranked them by effectiveness and required effort. Extremely good value for money.”

    “Bryan is a very competent guy, who knows his stuff. He carried out an in-depth conversion rate review of my mobile website. He delivered amazingly many valuable suggestions for improvement. He ranked them by effectiveness and required effort. Extremely good value for money.”

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    Roland G.

    Germany

  • “This is the second time we have worked with Bryan and he always provides a very comprehensive audit, that is easily understood and clear tasks and improvements to make to improve our website. Would recommend and use again.”

    “This is the second time we have worked with Bryan and he always provides a very comprehensive audit, that is easily understood and clear tasks and improvements to make to improve our website. Would recommend and use again.”

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    Stairbox

    United Kingdom

  • “Great CRO report, detailed, spot-on on particulars and many actionable items which will definitely help conversion rate boost. Bryan understood perfectly our needs and was able to deep dive and find some ideas to make the website look better, perform better.”

    “Great CRO report, detailed, spot-on on particulars and many actionable items which will definitely help conversion rate boost. Bryan understood perfectly our needs and was able to deep dive and find some ideas to make the website look better, perform better.”

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    Verified client

    Italy

  • “Bryan did an incredibly thorough job. Giving great insight to the issues we have been dealing with as well as great ideas and examples for fixes. The in depth report, the task list of fixes and their priority and difficulty level is an incredible help.”

    “Bryan did an incredibly thorough job. Giving great insight to the issues we have been dealing with as well as great ideas and examples for fixes. The in depth report, the task list of fixes and their priority and difficulty level is an incredible help.”

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    Verified client

    United States

  • “Bryan performed an extensive CRO audit of our website, revealing specific conversion barriers through detailed analysis. He provided a comprehensive report containing multiple high-value recommendations. Bryan comes highly recommended!”

    “Bryan performed an extensive CRO audit of our website, revealing specific conversion barriers through detailed analysis. He provided a comprehensive report containing multiple high-value recommendations. Bryan comes highly recommended!”

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    Rug Lady

    United States

  • “Just so good. Went above and beyond. He’s so worth it. The video and action items were spot on. Great investment that will show a positive return.”

    “Just so good. Went above and beyond. He’s so worth it. The video and action items were spot on. Great investment that will show a positive return.”

    J

    Jeff R.

    United States

  • “Bryan is a consummate professional who knows exactly what to do and what to change. His excellent reviews fully justify his stellar rating. For sure I will get Bryan’s advice in the future again! Thanks for your incredible help Bryan, I truly appreciate it.”

    “Bryan is a consummate professional who knows exactly what to do and what to change. His excellent reviews fully justify his stellar rating. For sure I will get Bryan’s advice in the future again! Thanks for your incredible help Bryan, I truly appreciate it.”

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    Phil

    Switzerland

  • “Excellent review. Very detailed, straight to the point and very useful. The video itself puts it on the next level - the text version is great but the video presentation removes any remaining questions about the report. Would recommend to anyone who is serious about their online shop performance.”

    “Excellent review. Very detailed, straight to the point and very useful. The video itself puts it on the next level - the text version is great but the video presentation removes any remaining questions about the report. Would recommend to anyone who is serious about their online shop performance.”

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    Artistry Graphiq

    Germany

  • “Bryan provided a very thorough analysis with clear action points. Clearly an expert in his field and very easy to work with - great communication with very neat and easy to follow deliverables. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Bryan again.”

    “Bryan provided a very thorough analysis with clear action points. Clearly an expert in his field and very easy to work with - great communication with very neat and easy to follow deliverables. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Bryan again.”

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    KI Interiors

    Australia

MEASURABLE IMPACT

Real results. Real revenue.

After implementing recommendations from the CRO audit, blueheronbodyhome.com more than doubled its orders and revenue - from the same traffic.

This is what fixing friction looks like: sessions actually dipped 8%, yet orders grew 135% and sales grew 134%. The site simply converted better.

+162%

conversion rate lift in two weeks

blueheronbodyhome.com • Shopify analytics

Mar 29–Apr 12, 2026 • All channels

Total sales

Total sales

+134%

Conversion rate

Conversion rate

5.45%

+162%

Orders

Orders

+135%

Sessions

Sessions

−8%

Shopify analytics for blueheronbodyhome.com - Mar 29 to Apr 12 vs. previous period, all channels.

How It Works

How it works

Simple four-step process from your first brief to having clear, actionable improvements ready to implement.

01

Tell me about your store

Fill in a two-minute brief - your store, audience, goals and any pages you want prioritised - then complete secure checkout.

02

I review your site

I go through your store from a conversion perspective, usually with a strong mobile focus, and assess the most important pages and user flows.

03

You receive the deliverables

Within 5 days, you’ll receive your video walkthrough, written CRO report, task list, customer journey story, bonus SEO + speed findings and, where applicable, a product page mockup.

04

Start implementing

You can work through the recommendations yourself or hand the task list directly to your developer.

Ready to get started?

One fixed price, a full audit of your store, and a clear plan for what to fix first.

Get Started

About

Hi, I’m Bryan - CRO specialist for e-commerce & Shopify brands

Bryan Gehrke, CRO specialist behind CROaudits

Bryan - CRO Specialist

I’ve spent the last several years reviewing online stores and helping owners understand one thing: why visitors don’t buy - and what to change so they do.

Consistently rated 5/5 by clients for depth and actionability.

Hundreds of hands-on projects - practical experience, not theory.

Specialised in Shopify and DTC brands for 8+ years

600+ website audits delivered across e-commerce, SaaS, and services

600+ audits delivered

PRICING

Simple, fixed pricing

One clear price. No hidden fees. No ongoing commitment.

CRO Audit

Delivered in 5 days

$495

$495

one-time

WHAT’S INCLUDED

40+ minute video walkthrough of your site

35–40 page written CRO report

40+ task developer checklist

Product page mockup (where applicable)

Customer journey story

Bonus speed and performance review

Bonus technical SEO review

Delivered within 5 days

Secure payment via Stripe. Fixed deliverables. No ongoing commitment.

Ideal for e-commerce brands that want expert feedback before making design, UX, or conversion changes.

Fixed-price, no surprises

5-day delivery guarantee

Stripe-secured checkout

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

A clear plan, or your money back.

A clear plan, or your money back.

If your audit doesn’t give you a clear, prioritised plan you can act on, you don’t pay.

If your audit doesn’t give you a clear, prioritised plan you can act on, you don’t pay.

Just tell me within 14 days of delivery and I’ll refund 100% of your audit fee - no need to implement anything first.

Just tell me within 14 days of delivery and I’ll refund 100% of your audit fee - no need to implement anything first.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the CRO audit service.

What kinds of websites do you audit?

Primarily e-commerce stores - Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, and similar platforms. I also audit SaaS and service sites when the funnel is conversion-focused.

Do you only work with Shopify?

No. Shopify and Shopify Plus are my main focus, but I regularly audit WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, and Squarespace stores. The CRO principles apply to any platform.

What if my website isn’t in English?

Not a problem. I use Chrome’s built-in translation to understand your copy in context, and the CRO principles - layout, hierarchy, trust, friction - apply in any language. I’m also a German native speaker, so I can deliver the audit in English or German. Whatever language your store is in, I can review it and deliver the audit.

What exactly will I receive?

A 40+ minute video walkthrough, a 35–40 page written CRO report, a 40+ task developer checklist, a product page mockup (where applicable), a customer journey story and a bonus SEO + speed review - all delivered within 5 business days.

Is implementation included?

Not by default - the audit is a diagnosis and roadmap, and the developer task list is written so your own team can implement the fixes without guesswork. That said, I can often implement the changes myself once the audit is delivered, depending on the scope and your platform - just ask. And if it isn’t a fit, I’m happy to refer you to a developer I trust.

Do you run A/B tests?

Not as part of this audit. The recommendations are prioritised by expected impact, and many are safe to implement directly. Where testing is worthwhile, I’ll flag it in the report.

How long does delivery take?

Five business days from the moment you’ve booked and sent over your site details. If anything changes, you’ll hear from me right away.

Will you review mobile and desktop?

Yes. Both experiences are reviewed separately, usually with a strong mobile focus, since that’s where most e-commerce traffic and most friction lives.

Can you focus on a specific page or issue?

Absolutely. During booking you can share notes about the pages, funnel steps, or concerns you want prioritised, and I’ll weight the audit accordingly.

Is this useful if I already know my site needs work?

Yes - knowing something is wrong is different from knowing what to fix first. The audit turns a vague feeling into a prioritised, actionable plan.

Do I need to prepare anything before booking?

Just your website URL and any notes on goals or problem areas. Analytics access is helpful but not required.

Still have a question?

Start the Full Audit

Ready for the full audit?

If your website is getting traffic but not converting as well as it should, this audit will help you understand why. You’ll get expert CRO feedback, a detailed written report, and a practical task list you can use to improve the experience and increase conversion opportunities.

You get a 40+ minute video audit, a written CRO report, and a developer-ready task list - everything you need to act.

Delivered within 5 days. Secure checkout with Stripe - your details stay private.