How design moves CRO & retention — Lazarev.agency’s perspective

Half of CRO is psychology and the other half is removing things. The articles below document design experiments we've run with growth teams: what moved the conversion needle, what didn't, and which "best practices" we'd ignore now.

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How to increase MQL to SQL conversion

Growth & CRO
Abstract 3D composition of glossy blue interconnected cubes and layered geometric structures representing scalable digital systems, automation, and modern infrastructure.

How to improve free trial to paid conversions

Growth & CRO
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Why is my conversion rate so low? Let’s look at the funnel and UX problems first

Growth & CRO
Abstract 3D composition of glossy blue interconnected geometric cubes and floating blocks symbolizing AI systems, scalable infrastructure, and modern digital architecture.

What feature adoption strategy gets users to use new features?

Growth & CRO
Abstract 3D illustration of interconnected glossy blue geometric cubes and layered blocks symbolizing scalable digital infrastructure and modern product systems.

How to improve customer lifetime value

Growth & CRO
Abstract 3D composition of reflective cubes forming a structured grid, evoking data systems, modular architecture, and scalable digital infrastructure

How to scale a startup like a visionary CEO

Growth & CRO
Growth & CRO
8
min read
Abstract 3D spiral design with metallic reflections and fluid light effects on a black background — digital art and modern design concept

Dual playbook for website conversion rate optimization: luxury e‑com vs B2B platform

Oleksandr Koshytskyi Photo
Oleksandr Koshytskyi
Lead Designer
Growth & CRO
8
min read
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How to increase user engagement on your website in 2026

Anna Demianenko Photo
Anna Demianenko
Lead Designer
Growth & CRO
4
min read
Increasing retention rates with UX: best practices

How to increase retention rates?

Oleksandr Koshytskyi Photo
Oleksandr Koshytskyi
Lead Designer
Growth & CRO
10
min read
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How to maximize startup value with digital product design: strategies for growth

Kirill Lazarev Photo
Kirill Lazarev
CEO and Founder
Growth & CRO
7
min read
A few interface screens show examples of good pitch deck designs.

How to make a pitch deck that wins

Oleksandr Koshytskyi Photo
Oleksandr Koshytskyi
Lead Designer