Tim Ash is CEO of SiteTuners.com, a landing page optimization firm that offers conversion consulting, full-service guaranteed-improvement tests, and software tools to improve conversion rates. SiteTuners' AttentionWizard.com visual attention prediction tool can be used on a landing page screenshot or mock-up to quickly identify major conversion issues. He has worked with Google, Facebook, American Express, CBS, Sony Music, Universal Studios, Verizon Wireless, Texas Instruments, and Coach.
Tim is a highly-regarded presenter at SES, eMetrics, PPC Summit, Affiliate Summit, PubCon, Affiliate Conference, and LeadsCon. He is the chairperson of ConversionConference.com, the first conference focused on improving online conversions. A columnist for several publications including ClickZ, he's host of the weekly Landing Page Optimization show and podcast on WebmasterRadio.fm. His columns can be found in the Search Engine Watch archive.
He received his B.S. and M.S. during his Ph.D. studies at UC San Diego. Tim is the author of the bestselling book, "Landing Page Optimization."
RECENT ARTICLES BY TIM ASH
May 14, 2013 -
Creating an effortless web experience for your visitors is the single most important thing you can do to improve your conversion rate.
Apr 30, 2013 -
If you spend time making clear, top-level categories, making sure your on-site search technology works well, making visitors trust you, and making...
Apr 16, 2013 -
Maybe it's time you looked at your site through your customers' eyes.
Mar 5, 2013 -
The best web design is one that your visitors don't notice at all, because they can move quickly through your site to find what they need.
Feb 19, 2013 -
Isn't the goal of your site to sell stuff? Is it really necessary to interrupt someone in the middle of her purchase just to get her feedback?
Jan 8, 2013 -
Overcomplicated design? Too many pop-overs? A never-ending form? Resolve to make your website a better experience for your customers this year.
Dec 25, 2012 -
Images can help engage visitors and focus attention on your value proposition and/or call-to-action, and the right graphics can help personalize your...
Dec 11, 2012 -
If you want your customers' money, you've got to make it easy for them to give it to you.
Dec 4, 2012 -
If you sit some people down and have them use your site, you'll figure out very quickly where people are getting hung up.
Nov 13, 2012 -
When an e-catalogue site hides its products.
Oct 18, 2012 -
Take advantage of your visitors' irrational minds and make more money with your offers!
Oct 2, 2012 -
Establish your credibility and trustworthiness first so people can move through the funnel without anxiety or hesitation.
Aug 7, 2012 -
A three-point framework for behavior change that can turn your website into a powerfully persuasive sales tool.
Jul 10, 2012 -
Six rules every site should follow when creating a product detail page.
Jun 12, 2012 -
Three tactics to optimize your sign-up forms and improve conversion rates.
May 15, 2012 -
Use these steps to build a landing page that will quickly communicate the key benefits of your offering and move people directly through to conversion...
May 1, 2012 -
Are your buttons so clear that it leaves no doubt in the visitor's mind as to what will happen when it's clicked?
Apr 17, 2012 -
Understand your visitor behavior and know what percent of conversions tend to be delayed so that you can make a plan for how you'll treat the stragglers...
Apr 3, 2012 -
Six reasons why rotating banners are evil and should be removed from your site immediately.
Mar 20, 2012 -
To succeed in the mobile environment, you've got to have a site that allows people to quickly find what they're looking for and do what they came to...
Mar 6, 2012 -
SEO and CRO must work together in harmony to maximize visitors, improve conversion rates, and increase revenues.