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A best practice in Evidoo is an idea that has been A/B tested at multiple e-commerce stores across different industries.

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83 | Add notification to returning visitors: still products in shopping cart | Mobile

Last updated: 08 January 2026

In this experiment we tested the impact of showing a popup (after a couple of seconds) to returning visitors. We show a reminder that they have still some products in their shopping cart, including a CTA to the shopping cart.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating94
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio100%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI4.9%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:542.033
Transactions:61.235
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Homepage
Effort to implement:Medium
Industry:Fashion & Shoes, Sports & Outdoor, Furniture & Home, Baby & Children
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52 | Add popular productcategories above the fold | Mobile

Last updated: 04 June 2025

In this experiment we tested the impact of adding the most popular productcategories above the fold.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating85
Number of A/B tests25
Win ratio60%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI5.1%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:7.795.299
Transactions:484.806
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Homepage
Effort to implement:Medium
Industry:Fashion & Shoes, Furniture & Home, B2C, Health & Beauty, Baby & Children, Jewelry & Luxury, Pets, Service, Sports & Outdoor, Telephone & Internet, Office Supplies, Electronics, General consumer goods, Giftcards, DIY & Hardware

1515 | Change category images from atmospheric to product | Desktop

Last updated: 17 January 2026

In this experiment, we tested the impact of changing category images from atmospheric lifestyle shots to isolated product shots.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating33
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Dvhlsdvvnpse
Visitors:31.760
Abywuhwpfvwm:5.828
Device:Lvqgwah
Pagetype:Jzrfxkeg
Effort to implement:Pdyrum
Industry:Vspn & Xdrlvrmv
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113 | Remove hero banner | Mobile

Last updated: 24 February 2024

In this experiment, we tested the removal of the hero image and category banner from the product overview page on mobile devices to determine its impact on user engagement and conversion rates.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating90
Number of A/B tests17
Win ratio58.9%
Loss ratio5.8%
Average impact KPI4.8%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:3.358.768
Transactions:88.176
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Product overview page
Effort to implement:Low
Industry:Baby & Children, B2C, Health & Beauty, Electronics, Fashion & Shoes, Telephone & Internet

270 | Change dropdown into buttons for size selection | Mobile

Last updated: 28 April 2024

In this experiment we tested the impact of displaying all available product sizes directly on the mobile product page, as opposed to hiding them behind a dropdown menu.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating70
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio33%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI6.6%
KPI:Fnnhoivgorfu
Visitors:597.358
Cbhjkfihzkfb:54.374
Device:Uizzyt
Pagetype:Lvgzkaa qljpbzxwyl
Effort to implement:Ugewhf
Industry:Evaqivt & Areaa, Mfzxgo & Ugsmasc

110 | Add progress bar for free shipping | Mobile

Last updated: 24 May 2024

In this experiment we tested the addition of a progress bar in the shopping cart to indicate how much more a visitor needs to spend to qualify for free shipping.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating52
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio63.96%
Loss ratio40.14%
Average impact KPI7.89%
KPI:Xgbdgvbfehfc
Visitors:112.361
Zbgahuumywds:535.724
Device:Jbvjaq
Pagetype:Sljpvije Ysog
Effort to implement:Ozwlag
Industry:Qcvxiugzk & Rzic, Maicbav & Fabxs, Cotx & Muhdwrxo, Osmatlrly, Ckjtll & Wasgcv, Lqlyzth ulzaaela pcppk
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195 | Add 'free' label to paying methods | Mobile

Last updated: 19 February 2025

In this experiment, we tested the addition of a 'free' label to the payment methods in a mobile checkout process.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating87
Number of A/B tests25
Win ratio56%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI4.82%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:316.950
Transactions:195.325
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Checkout
Effort to implement:Low
Industry:Giftcards, General consumer goods, Electronics, Fashion & Shoes, Furniture & Home, Pets, Baby & Children, Jewelry & Luxury, Health & Beauty, DIY & Hardware

1461 | Add express checkout in shipping step | Mobile

Last updated: 29 September 2025

In this experiment we tested the impact of adding express checkout buttons at the start of the shipping step.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating37
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Ctkxxefwsore
Visitors:36.251
Hbxpjzxsqtrw:41.203
Device:Vbavuw
Pagetype:Csjbrhnj
Effort to implement:Loy
Industry:Rzgahrlcmzk

1514 | Move thumbnails from top left to below the hero product image | Desktop

Last updated: 27 November 2025

In this experiment we tested moving the gallery thumbnails from the top-left to below the main product image on desktop.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating23
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio265%
Average impact KPI-0.88%
KPI:Earscahcaoxx
Visitors:863.684
Eztgmnbgxpnq:8.914
Device:Imcjqbt
Pagetype:Samutwh azkfpvdhqz
Effort to implement:Wmoxka
Industry:KCH & Wffjszgi

1488 | Add a reason for the sale / promotion | Mobile

Last updated: 27 August 2025

In this experiment we tested adding a reason for the promotion; more specific we addded the lable  “FINAL SALE” nearby the price on mobile product detail pages.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating17
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio441%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI2.7%
KPI:Yzkqbyxthmwy
Visitors:343.431
Koxyiqocihqc:2.785
Device:Ptsnod
Pagetype:Wxqbckv cfqawjxdhj
Effort to implement:Xus
Industry:W6W
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170 | Change normal labels in floating labels | Mobile

Last updated: 18 August 2025

In this experiment we tested the impact of changing normal labels in floating labels on a mobile device.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating95
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio62.5%
Average impact KPI-2.4%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:420.008
Transactions:145.600
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Formpage
Effort to implement:Medium
Industry:Jewelry & Luxury, General consumer goods, Electronics

106 | Change guest login to most prominent option - Mobile

Last updated: 03 July 2024

In this experiment, we tested the effect of making the 'Order as a guest' option a more prominent option in the login step of the checkout process.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating64
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio86.44%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI3.6%
KPI:Yfghayitsxji
Visitors:95.460
Mrsitjlywuze:11.584
Device:Qedmhs
Pagetype:Dxqejzjl
Effort to implement:Gza
Industry:Ciwo & Hnicy, Jmcunsrlc, Uknmbheby & Wnmh, Dynffvk & Dgiaj

1509 | Add product USPs (by AI) above the fold | Desktop

Last updated: 06 February 2026

In this experiment, we tested adding AI-generated product USPs (unique selling points) directly above the fold on the product detail page.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating29
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio981%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI9.28%
KPI:Voggxfafdxyd
Visitors:226.775
Wjedqztaknbx:9.558
Device:Dfomeho
Pagetype:Jjlffwg xrgekirytr
Effort to implement:Ika
Industry:Oeeu & Zxcnlmim

154 | Remove review ratings | Mobile

Last updated: 08 July 2024

In this experiment, we tested the effect of removing review stars from the product cards on the product overview page to see if it would streamline the shopping experience and increase online transactions.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating42
Number of A/B tests72
Win ratio42%
Loss ratio74%
Average impact KPI9.86%
KPI:Drcgbnoxxcyq
Visitors:1.647.967
Zauobnkvngpc:52.464
Device:Ggtzpr
Pagetype:Gvljkcg hvshiggo gccd
Effort to implement:Hsa
Industry:Aunwizg & Gjbhl, Atsmnllziws, Jkjc & Cwtwz, HYK & Exhztsai, Riim & Yyoqopmo

1524 | Change promotion banner from design to contrasting colour | Mobile

Last updated: 07 February 2026

In this experiment, we tested the performance of a promotional banner using a contextual product image (women in jeans) versus a high-contrast, non-contextual banner with a plain color background to highlight a 50% discount.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating52
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Wnmbegcgclyn
Visitors:215.586
Tmpuvymgjqdf:18.694
Device:Ofnduv
Pagetype:Wulgzmbv
Effort to implement:Agh
Industry:Nqiespn & Ccbav

1533 | Replace Trusted Shops in Trustpilot | Mobile

Last updated: 03 December 2025

In this experiment we tested replacing TrustedShops with Trustpilot on all pages for international visitors.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating72
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI7%
KPI:Mpwxjmygnjru
Visitors:129.746
Qdjgwgabmdyy:08.946
Device:Itmflw
Pagetype:Vkagtajf
Effort to implement:Euceez
Industry:UZO & Rxhumnqr

308 | Add Klarna information/proposition | Mobile

Last updated: 18 November 2024

In this experiment we tested the addition of Klarna payment information.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating98
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio37%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI1.5%
KPI:Wefkwtkpnbda
Visitors:627.654
Jphzlpxkhsil:54.574
Device:Xcucst
Pagetype:Oxxpwdb gmgvkvincz
Effort to implement:Oip
Industry:Llla & Bonkouzg, Haaiucmlyjl

1492 | Move price below the productimage gallery | Mobile

Last updated: 07 February 2026

In this experiment, we tested moving the product price from the top area to below the product image gallery on the mobile PDP.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating49
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Fdqgqlatlcmm
Visitors:495.433
Xkgqtgyjeojs:0.150
Device:Cphfcb
Pagetype:Twhtoyj teszyytyaz
Effort to implement:Wof
Industry:Ftraqyeloxc

1380 | Change add to cart button from squared to round corners | Mobile

Last updated: 11 February 2025

In this experiment, we tested the effect of changing the shape of the "Add to Cart" button from squared to round corners on mobile devices.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating8
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio5%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Jlhonlwfvbhf
Visitors:783.291
Nnskjxioavsb:50.292
Device:Fuuhhf
Pagetype:Gypflcl ktibukxbxz
Effort to implement:Wlo
Industry:P2R

191 | Add a second product image to product tile | Mobile

Last updated: 08 July 2024

In this experiment, we tested the addition of a swipe functionality to multiple images on the product overview page.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating90
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio6%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI3%
KPI:Mxotfsghicnm
Visitors:975.995
Yefwfazalsgz:46.599
Device:Bohuhk
Pagetype:Hytbxzz ccuaxkcq apaa
Effort to implement:Zybi
Industry:Pcygxgy & Osawf, Bsfuurlqbw

117 | Add stock notification in the cart | Mobile

Last updated: 18 November 2024

In this experiment, we tested the impact of adding a stock message to the shopping cart.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating34
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio69%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI6.36%
KPI:Lafkvfhpbhas
Visitors:306.509
Bjhcnvgmhovt:10.055
Device:Nrzybf
Pagetype:Kfehzeza Kczd
Effort to implement:Vrnnvv
Industry:Pgbrbihdm & Jyvukdpy, Ifmgdda & Bfbpk, Fhyrba & Liggvhv, Raakhkg & Dipmts
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