{"id":111876,"date":"2019-10-25T10:04:58","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T10:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.wingify.com\/blog\/10-books-to-boost-cro-skills\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T12:49:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:19:50","slug":"10-books-to-boost-cro-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/10-books-to-boost-cro-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Must-Read Books to Boost CRO Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A central element of digital marketing is conversion rate optimization (or refining the user experience on webpages, campaigns, and so on) so visitors are more likely to complete a desired action. This action, which is often referred to as a\u00a0<em>conversion,<\/em>\u00a0could be completing a form, downloading a white paper or even making a purchase, depending on what goal a company is focused on measuring at that point in time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re new to the world of <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/resources\/conversion-rate-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">conversion rate optimization<\/a>, the digital marketing industry, or just want to brush up on your knowledge of CRO, we\u2019ve listed nine great books from industry professionals and thought leaders in this field to help.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These books are fantastic resources packed with guidance and tips that can help create successful campaigns that ultimately increase the number of conversions for your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Time to update your reading list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>1. Landing Page Optimization: The Definitive Guide To Testing and Tuning for Conversions by Tim Ash<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Considered a voice of authority when it comes to landing pages, SEO, and all things search marketing, the author and marketer Tim Ash has put pen to paper to share his knowledge on creating high-converting landing pages. Despite originally being published in 2008, Tim\u2019s advice has stood the test of time and remains highly relevant for anyone reading it today. It&#8217;s a top recommendation from us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37775 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Landing-page-optimization-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"landing page optimization\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get the book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Landing-Page-Optimization-Definitive-Conversions\/dp\/0470610123\">here<\/a>, or check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/?_category=landing-page\">dedicated section<\/a> of our blog for more on refining landing pages.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Making Websites Win by Dr. Karl Blanks and Ben Jesson<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This book is a collaboration between two well-known marketing whizzes\u2014Dr Karl Blanks and Ben Jesson\u2014who have spent their professional lives deeply involved in the world of digital marketing and run a company called Conversion Rate Experts. It\u2019s safe to say that reading this will place you in great hands. The two marketers decided to write down their very own customer-centric methodology they\u2019ve spent years applying with excellent CRO results. This book is bursting with tips and suggestions they\u2019ve learned along the way, along with reflections on mistakes they made (so you can avoid them). This is a great book to consult when it comes to defining CRO strategy or when looking for mentorship on how to succeed in this field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-37780 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/making-websites-win-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"making websites win\" width=\"210\" height=\"323\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get the book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Making-Websites-Win-Customer-Centric-Methodology\/dp\/1544500513\">here,<\/a> and check out our own advice for taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/call-to-action-guide\/\">customer-centric approach to blogging<\/a> to help get those CRO wins.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>3. Don&#8217;t Make Me Think (revisited) by Steve Krug<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While this book incorporates some great advice on improving conversion rates, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t Make Me Think<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a must-read for designers, user experience specialists, and digital marketers. Steve Krug examines how users navigate websites and the science behind creating a web page that converts. Steve says the secret to success is giving users all the information they need upfront and removing the need for them to think, which in turn creates more intuitive interfaces and overall easier user experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a great read for anyone wanting to improve their UX and gain more insight into how people typically browse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37783 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/dont-make-me-think-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"dont make me think\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check it out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dont-Make-Think-Revisited-Usability\/dp\/0321965515\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>4. Website Optimization: An Hour a Day \u2013 A Conversion Rate Optimization and A\/B Testing Guide by Rich Page<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rich Page outlines all the basics when it comes to improving conversion rates and optimizing your web campaigns.\u00a0 This book breaks down CRO tools, metrics, and important elements on a webpage to test, referencing an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hour a day<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> approach for professionals looking to deepen their understanding. Rich dives in to email marketing, search optimization, and personalization, imparting his own wisdom from spending years in this industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This book is a great investment for anyone who may be new to the world of conversion rate optimization and is looking to get up to speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37778 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/website-optimization-hour-a-day-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"website optimization an hour a day\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1118196511\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thewebstoreguide&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1118196511\">link<\/a> to check it out.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>5. Conversion Optimization: The Art and Science of Converting Prospects to Customers by Khalid Saleh and Ayat Shukairy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another collaborative success on the topic of conversation optimization, this time from the co-founders of Invesp: Khalid Saleh and Ayat Shukairy. Both Khalid and Ayat have spent many years working in the digital marketing sphere and come together to help other professionals work out the science behind a well-performing, high-converting webpage. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Art and Science of Converting Prospects to Customers <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">covers everything from establishing customer personas, how to understand your current web <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/usability-testing\/\">usability<\/a>, and how to spot and overcome current issues that may be staving off conversions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-37781 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/art-and-science-of-converting-prospects-into-customers-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"art and science of converting prospects into customers\" width=\"255\" height=\"336\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Conversion-Optimization-Converting-Prospects-Customers-ebook\/dp\/B004D4YIC0\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>6. Tested Advertising Methods by John Caples<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the defining features of Wingify is our dedication to experimentation. We are strong advocates of testing, and have seen time-and-again the precision it brings to optimization. Which is why we highly recommend reading John Caples&#8217; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tested Advertising Methods<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While it was originally released in 1932, this book has been revised many times throughout the years, with Fred Hahn providing the latest version for marketers in the digital sphere. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Testing Advertising Methods<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is more content-focused, honing in on what copy engages consumers and ultimately convinces them to act. Reading this book will certainly incentivize you to start A\/B testing your messaging (if you haven&#8217;t already) while also shedding light on some timeless principles for effectively reaching your target audience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It may be an oldie but it\u2019s definitely a goodie!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-37782 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/tested-advertising-methods-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"tested advertising methods\" width=\"216\" height=\"327\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Advertising-Methods-Prentice-Business-Classics\/dp\/0130957011\">Check it out.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>7. Web Design for ROI: Turning Browsers Into Buyers and Prospects Into Leads by Lance Loveday and Sandra Niehaus<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This book dives into the role of design in sales and lead generation (with the authors saying the right design can increase these two metrics by 10\u201450%, potentially). Both Lance and Sandra have a wealth of experience when it comes to creating high-performing websites, and the pair have come together to share their wisdom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This book covers a range of tips and tricks that look specifically at improving conversions online as well as increasing a digital presence\u2014explaining how design needs to go beyond aesthetics and also take into account metrics and business goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37776 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/web-design-for-ROI-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"web design for ROI\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Web-Design-ROI-Browsers-Prospects\/dp\/0321489829\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>8. Kill Your Conversion Killers with The Dexter Method\u2122 by Joris Bryon<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The nod to fictional TV serial killer Dexter in the title gives a glimpse into Joris Byron\u2019s style of writing and overall intent: to talk about the common pitfalls of conversion rate optimization in an engaging, conversational tone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joris quickly gives readers a framework for applying great conversion rate optimization tactics, and highlights common practices that could actually be a detriment to your strategy. Joris spent three months on a sabbatical writing his books, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kill Your Conversion Killers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers great insight into his own experiences while working agency-side. If you\u2019re looking to expand your knowledge on conversion rate optimization (and want to be able to prioritize which tests to run, for one example) this is the book for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-37777 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Kill-your-conversion-killers-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"conversion killers\" width=\"224\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Conversion-Killers-Dexter-MethodTM-Commerce-ebook\/dp\/B07CN8NXJJ\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>9. Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last (but by no means least) on our list of top CRO books to read is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Predictably Irrational<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014a book that looks at the sometimes irrational way humans make decisions and applies these insights to the world of marketing. Author Dan Ariely intended to help his readers change the way they thought about marketing and their understanding of what consumers want.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While this book was released in 2008, it\u2019s still very relevant to anyone wanting to better understand (and communicate with) their target audience with Ariely\u2019s fun, experimental approach making the material a fun, thought-provoking, read!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37779 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/predictably-irrational-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"predictably irrational\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Predictably-Irrational-Revised-Expanded-Decisions\/dp\/0061353248\">Check it out.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Developing your professional skill-set is essential for growth, and these books promise to provide key learnings and important perspectives on the multi-faceted discipline of conversion rate optimization. Whether you\u2019re an experienced marketer or new to the industry, it&#8217;s important to be open to continuous learning, and even revisiting the basics through the lens of your real-life experience. These books are a great place to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A central element of digital marketing is conversion rate optimization (or refining the user experience on webpages, campaigns, and so on) so visitors are more likely to complete a desired action. 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