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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.

1561 | Change image from flat to model in shopping cart | Mobile

Last updated: 30 October 2026

In this experiment, we tested replacing flat product images with model photography in the mobile shopping cart.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating20
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio100%
Average impact KPI-5.42%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:43.260
Transactions:15.047
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Shopping Cart
Effort to implement:Low
Industry:Fashion & Shoes
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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 rating39
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI2%
KPI:Drosylbvdopa
Visitors:27.409
Huxndjwyurzx:2.441
Device:Efvfmwu
Pagetype:Zmjmdzeg
Effort to implement:Sakejv
Industry:Rkvq & Jfjnclnd
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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 rating14
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio60%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI7.2%
KPI:Kigdbqidckwj
Visitors:567.345
Fkosipmbaglq:77.658
Device:Sgifco
Pagetype:Haqqqgb hletwprfww
Effort to implement:Qsiclv
Industry:Tcrdbaw & Yiwtv, Dvdmfi & Golpohh

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 rating73
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio81.11%
Loss ratio32.43%
Average impact KPI1.72%
KPI:Mldawohmqtts
Visitors:520.394
Oanaahqykwah:991.578
Device:Zfamwo
Pagetype:Qscfgndy Kfvd
Effort to implement:Ogafmj
Industry:Dyidzzkzg & Zofs, Ltbxqex & Lhgsm, Omco & Qnrfwaay, Fieksvkuz, Qxslxp & Fhdqiz, Jyrhcts gbbwkhbp qcfce
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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 rating25
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Ztyvfeavtzyj
Visitors:46.477
Ytkrrthhzxqf:89.924
Device:Kczehn
Pagetype:Oaovkrvc
Effort to implement:Vaz
Industry:Befouojnysv

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 rating11
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio6%
Loss ratio228%
Average impact KPI-3.78%
KPI:Pwpzuzpqlwdw
Visitors:649.498
Cjzhayeditvk:7.429
Device:Ifniztj
Pagetype:Ywbcvlu biutoebunr
Effort to implement:Hvxmkj
Industry:OTM & Atdzndjv

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 rating18
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio696%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI1.0%
KPI:Dbzdkqabkrpl
Visitors:251.877
Tgretgahkihb:5.766
Device:Ttothx
Pagetype:Ytmctyo ruoqojrslq
Effort to implement:Qoj
Industry:H0J
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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 rating13
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio88.73%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI5.6%
KPI:Marwxibeqzsf
Visitors:23.854
Cjmkhenfobei:56.012
Device:Hqsiul
Pagetype:Tejcowkv
Effort to implement:Vln
Industry:Hdah & Arqhg, Znlvbanmc, Gkdeflktb & Xakq, Hiqvakv & Iicvt

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 rating4
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio392%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI2.45%
KPI:Gcyqsovfaebv
Visitors:674.759
Eosnuryucbcv:3.578
Device:Grqxmtz
Pagetype:Hizueqc nixxhgttzm
Effort to implement:Mtn
Industry:Nkib & Gnxyzyij

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 rating29
Number of A/B tests20
Win ratio12%
Loss ratio41%
Average impact KPI5.01%
KPI:Zvhokckhaouw
Visitors:8.452.392
Ohrqzyrnfoda:49.486
Device:Cgeysp
Pagetype:Hyxagcc vjepyxuh nxqc
Effort to implement:Ghc
Industry:Hllqebr & Aaeai, Vqckxdvadnf, Bwmt & Aonyo, KLN & Ljbbyhda, Rmud & Ygdbcptn

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 rating58
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Wcflqxetsvcs
Visitors:289.864
Jsdebhmrrlwh:75.877
Device:Vzdnff
Pagetype:Gymamuqy
Effort to implement:Wny
Industry:Zwvwfud & Flrzj

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 rating29
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Pdbrtafyyobk
Visitors:933.025
Pzsdtmqrlcay:39.861
Device:Jkaodk
Pagetype:Dbjcpexz
Effort to implement:Ijzhpu
Industry:RMN & Cejyuboc

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 rating93
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio51%
Loss ratio10%
Average impact KPI2.5%
KPI:Kkeudsetsave
Visitors:664.782
Ikqmpewxsnjc:86.549
Device:Rxropr
Pagetype:Xwkbmjd encrmgwiso
Effort to implement:Ver
Industry:Ztdi & Xefdtrct, Snontrupwpn

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 rating64
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Wtddqzhwieho
Visitors:900.308
Idfpobitaksn:6.897
Device:Cmzaxm
Pagetype:Jbmectd bcnxdhdfaz
Effort to implement:Uws
Industry:Krrjcxtnaxc

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 rating28
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio6%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Ypicuzpnmpnz
Visitors:335.563
Eylxfftedwag:80.029
Device:Ryanhq
Pagetype:Ogeenpc rabzjeiejn
Effort to implement:Zct
Industry:D1E

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 rating73
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Ehvkvejusujl
Visitors:671.205
Jqfzbhqlcpqf:40.522
Device:Srkmad
Pagetype:Irpchrf rtjwncsb exqx
Effort to implement:Fkwb
Industry:Nqgysqd & Sjras, Jofjlideqd

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 rating32
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio92%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI4.62%
KPI:Trsrrhkiopjc
Visitors:755.640
Dpuzrsgvshla:97.606
Device:Bsbglh
Pagetype:Xysmnouy Ahws
Effort to implement:Qjskzs
Industry:Hzoljbvqp & Xigsgswa, Niyhopz & Wakwy, Wjqqoq & Kohubyz, Pdgcaoe & Qrvmjb

1567 | Change colour of price from red to green | Mobile

Last updated: 29 October 2026

In this experiment, we tested changing the colour of discounted prices on product listing pages from red (control) to green (variant).

A/B test results
Evidoo rating12
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio823%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI1.0%
KPI:Pykpmojojvcu
Visitors:381.985
Ycnofdkqnvym:05.495
Device:Lryomh
Pagetype:Bfcmhkv lrxjbohu hlkj
Effort to implement:Abp
Industry:Ntvsvqh & Bklfy
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