Overview

Acten, an international joint supplement brand, partnered with Pico Digital to launch its e-commerce presence in the US. The goal was to introduce the product to a new market, drive online sales, and build a sustainable digital revenue channel.

Within a short period, Pico identified and resolved critical UX issues that had been limiting performance, leading to a 186% increase in conversions, a 30% reduction in cost per conversion, and an 80% improvement in bounce rate.

Challenge

Despite strong traffic and high add-to-cart activity, Acten’s conversion rates were significantly lower than expected.

Key pain points included:

  • High cart abandonment rate despite an active promotional campaign.
  • Users adding products to their carts but not completing checkout.
  • Confusion around coupon code application and discount visibility.

The data suggested interest was strong, but friction in the checkout process was causing customers to drop off before completing their purchase.

Objective

Understand user behavior during the checkout process, identify points of friction, and improve the overall conversion rate without changing the promotional offer or pricing model.

Strategy

1. Heatmap Analysis and Behavior Tracking

Pico integrated Hotjar heatmaps and session recordings to analyze the complete purchase journey across desktop, tablet, and mobile.


The data revealed that when users entered their coupon code, the discounted price wasn’t reflected above the fold. The updated total appeared only below the billing section — requiring users to scroll down to see the applied discount.

Believing the code hadn’t worked, users abandoned their carts before checkout.

2. UX and Checkout Optimization

Pico collaborated with Acten’s design and development teams to implement targeted UX improvements:

  • Displayed discount confirmation immediately and clearly once a coupon code was applied.
  • Improved the visual layout of the checkout page to reinforce trust and transparency.
  • Added an SSL secure icon and note at the top of the page to increase buyer confidence and credibility.

3. Performance Monitoring and Validation

After implementing the updates, Pico continued to monitor user interaction with the revised checkout flow. Heatmaps confirmed stronger engagement, with users moving smoothly through the purchase process and fewer instances of drop-off before payment.

Record Conversion Growth

Metric % Improvement Key Impact
Conversion Rate +186% Record increase in completed purchases
Cost per Conversion -30% More efficient acquisition spend
Bounce Rate +80% Improved engagement and trust
Pages per Session +53% Deeper customer exploration

Key Achievement

Pico’s data-led, collaborative approach transformed Acten’s eCommerce experience, directly linking behavioral insights to measurable growth.

By optimizing visibility, trust signals, and user experience, Acten achieved its highest-ever online conversion rate, proving that small UX refinements, powered by heatmaps and analytics, can deliver outsized results.

Conclusion

Through close collaboration and data transparency, Pico and Acten transformed user behavior insights into actionable design improvements, resulting in a dramatic increase in conversions and a reduction in acquisition costs.

This project highlights Pico Digital’s ability to integrate UX research, analytics, and creative problem-solving to drive genuine growth in digital performance.

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