David Hyman

Enhancing Online
Customer Acquisition for AT&T

Overview

In response to the evolving digital landscape and the increasing importance of online customer acquisition, AT&T embarked on a transformative UX initiative. With the primary objective of bolstering sales through strategic upsells on their website and revitalizing their legacy mobile platform, AT&T sought to enhance user experience and drive business growth through innovative design solutions.

Challenge

AT&T identified two critical areas for improvement: enhancing the sales process on their website and modernizing their legacy mobile platform. The challenge lay in devising a cohesive strategy that seamlessly integrated these two objectives while delivering a superior user experience.

Approach

The UX initiative adopted a comprehensive two-step approach:

  1. Sales Process Optimization on Website: The first phase focused on refining the online sales journey to encourage upsells and maximize conversion rates. Through extensive user research, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, key pain points and opportunities were identified. Leveraging these insights, intuitive UI enhancements were implemented to streamline the purchasing process and promote upselling opportunities at strategic touchpoints.
  2. Transformation of Legacy Mobile Platform: The second phase involved the redesign of AT&T’s legacy mobile platform, aiming to deliver a cutting-edge user experience aligned with modern design trends. Collaborating closely with stakeholders and leveraging the latest UX methodologies, the legacy platform was reimagined with a focus on simplicity, accessibility, and visual appeal. The design overhaul encompassed a responsive layout, intuitive navigation, and seamless integration of new features to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Results

The UX initiative yielded significant improvements in online customer acquisition for AT&T:

  1. Increased Sales Conversion: The optimized sales process on the website led to a notable uplift in conversion rates, as users found it easier to navigate and explore upselling opportunities.

  2. Enhanced Mobile Experience: The transformation of the legacy mobile platform resulted in positive feedback from users, with an increase in mobile engagement and reduced bounce rates. The modernized design and improved usability contributed to a more satisfying user experience.

Conclusion

By prioritizing user-centric design principles and embracing innovation, AT&T successfully elevated its online customer acquisition strategy. The implementation of a two-step approach, focusing on website optimization and mobile platform transformation, enabled AT&T to enhance sales performance and deliver exceptional user experiences across digital touchpoints. This case study underscores the importance of UX in driving business growth and underscores AT&T’s commitment to delivering superior digital experiences to its customers.

The Designs