One way to increase your conversion rates is to reduce the length of your free trial
Most software companies offer far too long free trials (14+ days).
This practice has a negative impact on conversion rates because:
- It's rare for people to try your software for weeks,
- Extended trials make customers think they have plenty of time, which pushes back their use
- Prolonged trials increase the length of the sales process, which reduces sales effectiveness.
If you're currently offering a free trial that's longer than 14 days, consider reducing it. The only exception to the short trial rule is if your software is really locking people down.