I have extremely limited design capabilities, so I hired a pro to create my next gallery template. I emphasized the need for a good CTR as I, after some time, have no problems getting visitors or converting with my sponsors.
I got the template and tested it out yesterday. Behold the sad results from day one (December 02):
I submit with Russian Submitter, so obviously the traffic is extremely low in the first couple of days, but the results is very disappointing so far.
983 visitors and only 4 (raw) clicked on. That's a bizarre CTR of 1:245 - the lowest I have ever experienced. And I speak with some authority on the subject, as I helped a ton of newbies with their lousy CTR ratios (it's all good karma).
Just thought I'd share this with you, as I am amazed almost to the point of laughing. Feel free to share your (poor) CTR as well ;-)
I need a hug.