Traffic Shaping using Optimization Test

Identify: The Problem

The KBB Homepage is dated and lacks programmability & consistency across platforms limiting our ability to provide a better client & consumer experience.

  • Dated consumer experiences across platforms
  • Long page load times; 2X greater than industry average
  • Heavy revenue dependency on Homepage
  • Ad performance under pressure: viewability, ad load times, under delivery, CTR
  • Global Nav design un-monetized & outdated.

KBB.com Homepage 2015


Understand: Objective

Consumer

  • Clear navigation to content and tools
  • Personalized & localized experience for every user.
  • Consistent cross-platform experience
  • Improve page load

Client

  • Integrated ad opportunities
  • Optimize yield & performance (CPM, delivery, viewability, CTR).
  • Site-wide bundling opportunities

Business

  • Reinforce KBB’s brand
  • Increase awareness of KBB content and tools
  • Consistent online & offline messaging

Execute: End Result

KBB.com Homepage Current