Enhancing homepage credibility with curated user-generated content carousel

Discover how a modular UGC carousel improved engagement and lifted conversion rates by 6.1%. Explore the impact of real-life imagery now!

Metric

Conversion rate

Lift change

+6.1%

Enhancing homepage credibility with curated user-generated content carousel – Control screenshot

Control

Enhancing homepage credibility with curated user-generated content carousel – Variation screenshot

Variation

If curated UGC is displayed on collection pages and aligned with the shopper's interests, then the conversion rate will increase because real-life context builds trust and helps customers visualize using the product.

What We Changed

  • Added a modular carousel of user-generated content.
  • Made carousel swipeable on mobile, click-to-scroll on desktop.
  • Included TikTok-style, Instagram posts, and lifestyle photos.
  • Enabled easy updates to UGC sources for admins.

Detailed breakdown

Conversion Rate

+6.1%

Key Learnings

  • Real-life imagery increased user engagement and trust.
  • Carousel format reduced bounce rates by making content dynamic.
  • Conversion rate improved as customers visualized product use.
  • Revenue decreased slightly, possibly due to lower average order value.