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Low-Friction Conversion Design
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Low-Friction Conversion Design: Remove the Gate
"Every time you ask users to think, you lose 50% of them."
What you will get in this chapter
- Low-friction conversion SOP
- Practical paths for lazy signup and passwordless login
- Key metrics and acceptance standards
One-sentence definition
Low-friction conversion = give value first, ask for signup later.
Viral traffic comes fast and leaves fast; every second of delay loses conversion.
Minimum viable conversion system (MVS)
| Step | You need | Acceptance result |
|---|---|---|
| First screen | Input box / direct experience | User starts within 10 seconds |
| Result | Generate first, then prompt signup | Conversion >= 15% |
| Login | Magic Link / social login | Signup steps <= 1 |
Qualified signal: first-screen conversion >= 20%.
Low-friction SOP (standard process)
- Instant use: input/button is usable immediately
- Delayed signup: prompt only after results
- Passwordless login: Magic Link / Google One-Tap
- Result retention: signup = save/download/HD
Key design strategies
- Guest mode: try first, register later
- Result lock: signup unlocks save/HD/more attempts
- Minimal input: email or one-tap login
Core metrics (must track)
Definition (default):
- Time window: unless stated otherwise, use the last 7 days rolling.
- Data source: use one trusted source (GA4/GSC/platform console/logs) and keep it consistent.
- Scope: only the current product/channel, exclude self-tests and bots.
| Metric | Meaning | Pass line |
|---|---|---|
| First-Action Rate | Start on first screen | >= 30% |
| Result Completion | Completed generation | >= 60% |
| Signup Rate | Signup / result complete | >= 15% |
| Drop-off Rate | Signup-page drop-off | <= 40% |
Acceptance checklist
First screen is usable without signup
Signup is prompted after results
Magic Link or social login is supported
Common mistakes
- Signup before experience -> massive drop-off
- Too many fields -> lower conversion
- No retention hook -> no reason to sign up
Summary
Key takeaways
1. Let users feel value first, ask for signup later.
2. Lazy signup + Magic Link drives conversion.
3. Result retention is the biggest signup lever.
Next chapter: Gamified Sharing Mechanism - make users recruit like completing quests.