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Funnel Audit in 12 Points: Where Your Conversions Really Die

The checklist we use with every new client to find the biggest conversion killer in under two hours.

10 min read·March 19, 2026·4P Editorial · Funnel Team
Funnel Audit in 12 Points: Where Your Conversions Really Die
TL;DR
  • 12-point funnel audit checklist, from hook to welcome flow
  • Setup time: 2 hours; findings prioritized by impact
  • Top 3 killers per brand identifiable
  • Recovery action plan with clear thresholds
Funnel · Audit
12 Points. 2 Hours. Top 3 Killers.
Audit checklist for performance funnels.

The 12-Point Checklist

  • Hook performance per cut (CTR threshold: 1.2%)
  • Landing page bounce (threshold: 50%)
  • PDP bounce rate (threshold: 60%)
  • Add-to-cart rate (threshold: 2%)
  • Checkout friction (steps, fields, trust signals)
  • Cart abandon recovery setup (stack in place?)
  • Welcome flow (number of emails, open rate)
  • Subscription pitch (visible or hidden?)
  • Email revenue share (threshold: 22%)
  • Repeat purchase rate (threshold: 32%)
  • Tracking health (Event Match Quality, custom events)
  • Brand search volume (pull effect)
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12
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Audit Time
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Top 3
Killers per Brand
Example

We run the 12-point audit with every new client. In over 90% of cases we identify the top 3 killers within 2 hours, with clear action items. Standard setup, scaling foundation.

What Comes After the Audit

An action plan listing the top 3 killers with recovery thresholds. Setup time for each action item is clearly defined. Weekly review loop. The audit is diagnosis, not action. Action follows diagnosis, with discipline.

The funnel audit is a prerequisite for scaling. Scaling without an audit burns spend.

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