CRO15 min readUpdated: Aug 14, 2026

Shopify CRO Audit Checklist: 50 Things to Check Before Launch

Conducting a structured CRO audit is the first step toward fixing hidden conversion bottlenecks on your Shopify store

A single broken image script, hidden add-to-cart button, or slow checkout field can leak thousands of dollars in revenue every month

Use our 50-point Shopify CRO audit checklist to systematically evaluate your homepage, collection pages, product pages, cart drawer, and checkout flow.

1) Technical Speed & Infrastructure Checkpoints

Audit LCP under 2.0s, CLS under 0.1, liquid code quality, image compression (WebP/AVIF), and removal of unused app scripts.

2) Mobile Navigation & Header Checkpoints

Verify sticky header height under 60px, visible search bar, thumb-friendly tap targets (>44px), and clean category taxonomy.

3) Product Page (PDP) Conversion Checkpoints

Inspect star ratings near title, variant pills, sticky mobile Buy Bar, shipping timeline indicators, and collapsible accordions.

4) Cart Drawer & Upsell Checkpoints

Confirm slide-out AJAX cart drawer, dynamic free shipping bar meter, 1-click upsells, and express checkout buttons.

5) Checkout & Trust Checkpoints

Check guest checkout configuration, Google Places address auto-fill, visible security logos, and policy page links.

Actionable Insights

  • Audit your store monthly against all 50 checkpoints.
  • Prioritize fixing mobile checkout friction before desktop tweaks.
  • Eliminate unnecessary popups and invasive discount spinners that frustrate mobile buyers.

Conclusion

Regular CRO auditing keeps your Shopify store operating at peak conversion efficiency. Identify friction early to maximize advertising ROI.

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