Case study
Suit Direct: How a UK retailer improved product page conversions by 35%
As the main brand of the Baird Group, Suit Direct combines a strong e-commerce presence with physical stores across the UK. With six-figure monthly traffic, Suit Direct is committed to optimizing its digital channels to convert high-intent visitors on their product pages, particularly those arriving via Google Shopping and paid channels.
Suit Direct
Suit Direct is a UK’s menswear retailer, offering quality suits, formalwear, casualwear, and accessories from top brands including Ted Baker, Marc Darcy & Antique Rogue and other top designer menswear.
- Menswear retailer
- 30+ stores in the UK
- Six-figure monthly traffic
The challenge before using Vmax
Before implementing Vmax, Suit Direct was already aware of the importance of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) and was using a competitor’s solution to optimize product pages for traffic coming from Google Shopping campaigns specifically.
”In the past, we used another CRO solution, but it lacked the testing structure we needed to fully understand and steer the results. We were convinced there was more potential, and we needed a solution that provided clear, actionable insights to guide our strategy.
Jack BurtonPaid Search Manager at Suit Direct
However, the previous tool operated by duplicating pages to test variants, which came with challenges:
- SEO risks from page duplication.
- Difficulty replicating custom animations and brand styling.
- Lack of clear, actionable performance reports (black box results).
On top of that, Suit Direct didn’t have access to a back-office of the previous solution to make edits, functioning more as an agency service than a self-serve platform.
Suit Direct needed a transparent and flexible solution that could optimize product page performance while preserving page structure and SEO integrity.
Solution
With Vmax, Suit Direct shifted to dynamic modifications of existing product pages, targeting specific audience segments without duplicating pages.
The team began by optimizing product pages for users coming from Google Shopping campaigns, using Vmax’s straightforward rule-based setup to segment visitors via URL parameters (e.g., containing gclid).
Example of segment targeting in Vmax
An initial 50-50% split test was set up to compare the original layout (control page) with Vmax-transformed layouts.
Setup of % of split between control and transformed page in Vmax
Multiple transformer variants were tested in rapid iterations to find the top performers, with transparent, granular performance data available directly to the Suit Direct team.
”We really appreciated the ability to test quickly and see clear, transparent results. It gave us confidence to iterate and find the best-performing layouts for our Google Shopping traffic.
Jack BurtonPaid Search Manager at Suit Direct
Results
After testing and refining the transformer layouts, Suit Direct achieved significant improvements:
Conversion rate increase
- +50% on Desktop
- +31% on Mobile
Value per session increase
- +42% on Desktop
- +44% on Mobile
Using Vmax, Suit Direct was able to:
- Dynamically optimize product pages for Google Shopping visitors.
- Retain their SEO structure with zero risk.
- Adapt quickly and confidently based on transparent data.
Expansion of the tool
Following the initial success, Suit Direct decided to expand the use of Vmax:
- Increased the share of traffic using Vmax transformers from 50% to 90%.
- Extended optimization to Facebook Paid users (via fbclid parameter) and Free Google Shopping listings (via srsltid parameter)
”After seeing the clear lift in conversions and the transparency in results with Vmax, expanding its use was an easy decision. It’s helped us optimize our paid traffic while maintaining the integrity of our site.
Jack BurtonPaid Search Manager at Suit Direct
Why Suit Direct chose Vmax over competitors
- Transparent, actionable results: Clear data tracking and easy analysis.
- No SEO risk: Dynamic, on-page modifications without duplication.
- Quick adaptability: Fast testing and iteration to match user journeys.
- Ease of use: Self-service without IT dependency.
”Vmax isn’t just another CRO tool. It’s like having a CRO consultant integrated into your workflow, allowing us to tailor the page experience for different visitor segments while preserving site speed, SEO, and our brand look.
Jack BurtonPaid Search Manager at Suit Direct
Suit Direct’s results show that dynamic, transparent, and SEO-safe CRO can transform your product pages into high-converting engines without duplicating pages or risking your SEO.