Your site works. People just aren’t getting from browse to basket. Clunky interfaces and friction at checkout cost you orders, and they usually go unnoticed until the numbers slip.
We use analytics and user research to find the steps losing you money, then redesign them. Homepage through to checkout, on Shopify, Magento and Adobe Commerce.
“For every £1 invested in UX, businesses see a return of £100, that’s a 9,000% ROI.”
WebAlive
User Experience Research
We dig into analytics, heatmaps and competitor benchmarks to find where your customers hesitate and why they leave.
That tells us which screens to change and in what order. Usually it’s fewer changes than people expect, and rarely the ones anyone guessed.
User Interface Design
Once the journey is mapped, we design it. Mega menus, product listings, calls to action, all built to cut the number of steps between landing and paying.
Your brand still has to look like your brand. But every element has to earn its place commercially as well as visually.
Ready For Your Next Nice Problem?
Better UX shows up in your numbers. Fewer abandoned carts, more revenue from the same traffic.
The NNP Workshop is a short audit of your current site, backed by your own data and delivered as a walkthrough video. You’ll know what’s costing you money and what to change to unlock the next nice problem waiting for you.
“What impressed us most was how quickly Actuate identified the root cause. Within the first call they’d spotted the metadata issue that had been tanking our traffic. Everything that followed has been just as sharp.”
Mitch Tamcken AutoID
I like working with Actuate because they care about what they do, they clarify the detail to get the job done right. They have worked incredibly hard with our complex needs and have been on hand for help and advice every step along the way…
Catherine Lund-Barker Elcometer
Working with Actuate is a pleasure — they are really trying to help, they listen and offer solutions to solve the problems. Thanks for all your help so far.
Rafael Bielinski Buller Ltd
I worked with Actuate on the redevelopment of the Pickett London website. Their team is an excellent asset for any company or team, it was a pleasure to work with them – easy to communicate with, easy to reach and always willing to help.
Oliver Moser Pickett
We’ve worked with Actuate for several years and the results have been consistent. Conversion rate up 113%, AOV up, bounce rate down. They know our business inside out, and it shows.
Rob Dyer Be My Bear
Actuate Digital has helped us improve the site’s UX and increase our conversion rate. Their team leverages their expertise to provide sound opinions and advice to guide the project in the right direction. They also always offer on-hand support and communicate via email and meetings.
Daniel Wright Reliant
Without Actuate’s help and support, our original website wouldn’t have succeeded. Time was of the essence, and Actuate stepped in to deliver a swift turnaround. The new site has performed exceptionally well ever since. We continue to grow thanks to Actuate. ❤️ Thanks guys!”
What is UX/UI design and why is it important for my eCommerce store?
UX (User Experience) design focuses on how people interact with your site, while UI (User Interface) design is about how it looks and feels. Together, they reduce friction, improve usability, and help visitors move efficiently from browsing to buying, ultimately boosting conversions and loyalty.
What does your UX/UI design process involve?
We start with data-driven user research, analysing analytics, heatmaps and benchmarks to understand real behaviour. Then we map journeys and translate those into clean, responsive UI designs that guide users smoothly through every step of their experience.
How do you measure success in UX/UI design?
Success is measured through improvements in key performance metrics such as conversion rates, bounce rates, average order value, and repeat visits, all driven by frictionless, intuitive design.
Will this work on mobile as well as desktop?
Absolutely. Responsive design is core to how we work, so the experience holds up across mobile, tablet and desktop, which is how your customers actually shop.
How long does a UX/UI design project usually take?
Timelines vary based on scope, research depth and the number of interfaces being redesigned, but we’ll provide a clear schedule upfront so you know what to expect.
Do you only redesign entire sites, or can you improve specific parts?
We can tailor engagement to your needs, whether it’s a full redesign or targeted improvements to specific journeys (e.g., homepage, product pages or checkout) that are underperforming or causing friction.
How does UX/UI design tie into conversion rate optimisation (CRO)?
Great UX/UI design and CRO go hand in hand: reducing friction, clarifying call-to-actions, improving navigation, and better visual hierarchy all increase the likelihood that users complete high-value actions like purchases.
What happens after the design is delivered?
Once designs are finalised, we support hand-off to development with assets and specifications, and can also assist with testing and optimisation to ensure your new experience performs as intended