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<p>The Optimizer’s Playbook: Expert Strategies for Digital and Real-Life Success</p><p><br>Great experiences, whether digital or in everyday life, don't happen by accident—they’re crafted with care, creativity, and a deep understanding of behavior. No Hacks Podcast, hosted by industry veteran Slobodan (Sani) Manić, is dedicated to exploring the nuances of marketing, conversion optimization, and user experience, both in the digital realm and beyond.<br><br>Each episode brings together top minds from across the tech and business worlds to share their stories, challenges, and breakthroughs. We offer listeners an inside look at what it takes to create strategies that not only perform seamlessly online but also enhance and transform personal and professional lives.<br><br>Join us as we decode the art of exceptional experiences, one episode at a time, providing expert strategies for both digital and real-life success.<br>We dive into the technical details, the psychological principles, and the real-world case studies that show how theory meets practice. But we don’t stop at just discussing best practices—we question, we critique, and we push the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital space. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to think differently about your work, to solve problems more creatively, and to ultimately deliver better online experiences.<br><br>Whether you’re a developer, a designer, a marketer, or anyone involved in the digital ecosystem, No Hacks is here to inspire and inform. We cut through the noise of quick fixes and hacks to bring you strategies that are rooted in deep understanding and long-term success. Join us as we explore the art and science of making the web a better place, one episode at a time.</p>

Empowered Teams Model in Experimentation with Lukas Vermeer

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!In this episode, we explore the empowered teams model in experimentation with Lukas Vermeer, Director of Experimentation at Vista, advisor at AB Smartly, and an "occasional public speaker". Lukas is an experienced experimentation practitioner specializing in designing and building the infrastructure and processes required to start and scale A/B testing to drive business growth. With a rich...

06-09
32:39

AI Customer Voice Analysis with Juliana Jackson

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! Today, I'm excited to welcome back Juliana Jackson, Associate Director of Data and Digital Experience, EMEA at MediaMonks and co-host of the amazing and wildly popular Standard Deviation podcast.In this not-so-structured episode, we delve into AI customer voice analysis, exploring how sentiment and semantic analysis can transform understanding customer feedback. Juliana also sha...

06-07
35:57

Mastering Conversion Design with Oliver Kenyon

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!In this episode, I welcome Oliver Kenyon, co-founder of ConversionWise, who shares his extensive knowledge on conversion design and the intricacies of running and growing a CRO agency. Oliver discusses the importance of landing page design in driving successful online campaigns and how his journey started with "Landing Page Guys" before evolving into ConversionWise.Key highlights of this e...

06-05
29:32

Hybrid One Reader with Carolyn Beaudoin

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast in which smart people talk to you about better online experiences. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Carolyn Beaudoin, co-founder of Boxcar Agency. Carolyn is here to talk about the Hybrid One Reader messaging strategy, which helps businesses connect with diverse audience segments without extensive segmentation.Tune in to hear Carolyn discuss:The concept and inspiration behind the "Hybrid One Reader" strategy.Practical applications and success s...

06-03
27:24

Research and Experimentation with Vulnerable Populations with Georgia Sugarman

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!In this episode, I'm joined by Georgia Sugarman, Head of User Research at Kooth Digital Health and a speaker at the upcoming Women in Experimentation Summit. Georgia shares her journey from being a hip hop dancer to an experience designer and finally a user researcher. She emphasizes the importance of creating safety and comfort when conducting research, especially with vulnerable populati...

06-01
16:48

Starting a CRO Program with Haley Carpenter

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!In this episode, I welcome Haley Carpenter, a CRO and experimentation expert and founder of Chirpy, the not just CRO agency. Haley shares her insights on starting CRO programs and what it takes for a business to be ready for conversion rate optimization. We also discuss the importance of data volume, research methodologies, and the essential elements needed to set up a successful CRO ...

05-30
24:49

Automate to Win with Shawn David

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!In this episode, I am joined by Shawn David, a systems engineer and founder of Automate to Win. Shawn shares his expertise on automating Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and provides valuable insights into how businesses can streamline their processes using a human-first approach.Shawn begins by explaining his automation blueprint. The first step is Definitions, which involves establishi...

05-28
30:31

AI Cookbook: Practical applications for UX, CRO & Experimentation with Craig Sullivan and Iqbal Ali

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! This is another episode we are doing with Experimentation Elite. Experimentation Elite is the UK’s premier experimentation and CRO experience taking place on June 11th and 12th in Birmingham, so head over to experimentationelite.com and get your ticket NOW.In this one I welcome back Craig Sullivan and Iqbal Ali to discuss generative AI and its applications in experimentation and CRO....

05-21
36:31

The Good Experimental Design with Erin Weigel

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!This is another episode we are doing with Experimentation Elite. Experimentation Elite is the UK’s premier experimentation and CRO experience taking place on June 11th and 12th in Birmingham, so head over to experimentationelite.com and get your ticket NOW.In this episode, we have Erin Weigel, a UX expert, principal designer, and senior design manager joining us to share her unique journey...

05-21
23:58

An Experimenter’s Guide to the Galaxy with Bhavik Patel

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! In this episode, I sit down with Bhavik Patel, Director of Experimentation and Analytics at LeanConvert and founder of CRAP Talks. Bhav shares his insights on the upcoming Experimentation Elite event, a premier gathering for those passionate about experimentation and CRO.We discuss Bhav's workshop, "An Experimenter's Guide to the Galaxy," where he will cover everything from hypothesi...

05-20
28:46

Your Copy Is *Not* Your Problem with Eden Bidani

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Eden Bidani, a conversion copywriter and messaging strategist at CAPE.agency, and one of the speakers at the upcoming Women in Experimentation Summit on June 6th. Eden shares her insights on the role of copy in conversions, the challenges faced by women in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and the significance of the Women in Experimentation S...

05-15
17:25

Simplifying CRO with Gerda Vogt-Thomas

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Gerda Vogt-Thomas, a conversion optimization expert from Koalatative and one of the speakers at the upcoming Women in Experimentation Summit on June 6th. Gerda shares insights on data dictionaries, her evolving perspective on A/B testing and experimentation, and the importance of the Women in Experimentation Summit.We get into the significance ...

05-15
22:59

Taming the HIPPO with Oreoluwa Akinnawo

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Oreoluwa Akinnawo, a conversion optimization expert from PrismFly, to discuss his upcoming participation at the Women in Experimentation Summit on June 6th. Ore shares how a LinkedIn post inspired him to apply for the summit and then goes into his career journey, highlighting the significant support he's received from women in the field and hi...

05-15
17:59

Design for the Irrational with Line-Ariel Bretous

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! In this episode, I am joined by Line-Ariel Bretous, a product consultant and behavioral scientist, as well as the founder of OneLab Consulting Group. Line-Ariel is also one of the speakers at the upcoming Women in Experimentation online event on June 6th, where she will discuss the emotional side of consumer loyalty.Throughout the episode, Line-Ariel talked about the relationship bet...

05-14
19:14

Your A/B Tests are Lying to You with May Chin

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! In this episode, we hear from May Chin, the Head of Product Growth and Analytics at Zalora, Southeast Asia's leading fashion e-commerce platform. As she prepares for her upcoming presentation at the The Convert X Women in Experimentation Annual Summit, online event happening on June 6th, May shares valuable insights into the art and science of A/B testing, emphasizing how to evade co...

05-13
24:43

Email is Not A Checkbox with Omar Lovert

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! This week, I'm excited to have Omar Lovert on the show. Omar is a seasoned email marketing strategist and the founder of Polaris Growth, where he helps brands maximize their impact through tailored Klaviyo solutions. In this episode, Omar draws a comparison between his unique marathon training methods and efficient email marketing strategies. He discusses the importance of havin...

05-09
33:30

The Perfect Pricing Formula with Deborah O'Malley

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!In this episode, we went into the fascinating world of pricing psychology with Deborah O'Malley, a top A/B testing influencer and the founder of Convert Experts. Deborah shares her insights on how pricing can influence customer perception and discusses the psychological tactics that can make or break a product's success in the market.Our discussion kicks off with an exploration of how luxu...

05-06
37:32

Elite Experiments at Experimentation Elite with Jonas Alves

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!This episode is done in partnership with Experimentation Elite - The UK’s premier Experimentation and CRO Experience, taking place on June 11th and 12th in Birmingham, UK. This week, we dive into the fascinating world of A/B testing and experimentation with Jonas Alves, CEO and co-founder of ABsmartly. Jonas shares his extensive experience, starting with his pioneering work at Booking.com,...

04-30
22:04

Do You Need an Experimentation Therapist? with Chris Gibbins

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!In this episode, we dive deep into the world of experimentation and optimization with Chris Gibbons, Chief Experience Officer at Creative CX. Chris brings over two decades of expertise in UX and experimentation, and he shares insightful stories and experiences from his illustrious career.This conversation unfolds around the concept of an "experimentation therapist," a term coined unexpecte...

04-24
27:18

Analytics, AI, and Music with Analytics Wizard Josh Silverbauer

Welcome to nohacks.show, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences! In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of analytics and creativity with Josh Silverbauer, a web analytics wizard who combines the systematic world of data with music. Josh shares his personal journey from audio engineering and Elvis impersonations to becoming a leading voice in web analytics, emphasizing the balance between his analytical and creative sides.He discu...

04-17
28:25

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