While good UX (User eXperience) does not always translate into higher conversion rates or revenue per visit (RPV), these trends point to excellent hypotheses for what MIGHT increase the performance of your site.
Single Page Sites: Simplicity is often a great way to increase conversion rates
Infinite scrolling: Consider this for category pages. I haven't tested this yet.
Persistent top nav: I am very curious to see if this increases CR and RPV. Let me know if you've tested it.
Web 2.0 Aesthetics: I hope this includes the rotating banners at the top of so many sites.
Typography Returns: Your message is the most important part of your conversion optimization plan. Typography can help... or hurt
by @chiefmartec
It's time to stop making excuses. Most interesting to me is the UX Fund, that invested in companies commited to design and user experience. They outpaced the market by over the past five years. Scott also puts a nail in the excuses: "We want to be simple, like Google", "It pays to be cheap," and "The CMO doesn't get it."