31% Increase in Email Submissions

As a marketing specialist in a B2B tech startup, I sought to optimize user engagement in our signup process. We conducted an A/B study to understand user behavior in filling out forms and discovered a remarkable insight.

Experiment Setup

We presented users with a simple form requesting only their email address for signup.
We introduced a multi-step form: Users were asked to select job preferences (checkboxes), state, and driving experience via dropdowns. Then, they were prompted to input their email address.

Surprising Results

The second approach outperformed the first by a significant 31% increase in email submissions. This unexpected surge in engagement intrigued us.

This study highlighted a psychological phenomenon known as “commitment and consistency” . Users tend to start with simpler or less intimidating fields like checkboxes or dropdowns. As they progress through these, they psychologically commit to completing the process, making them more likely to continue even when encountering a more demanding field, such as entering their email.

Impact and Implications

Engagement Surge: The sequential approach significantly increased email submissions, improving our data acquisition strategy.
User Experience: Users found the step-by-step process more manageable and less daunting, leading to increased completion rates.
Psychological Insight: Leveraging user behavior psychology, we optimized our form strategy by aligning it with how users naturally interact and commit to tasks.

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This case study underscores the importance of understanding user behavior and leveraging psychological principles in optimizing user interactions. Implementing a sequential field approach can notably enhance user engagement and data acquisition, offering valuable insights for B2B tech startups seeking to improve conversion rates in their signup processes.

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