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126 | Change the header to a sticky header | Mobile

Last updated: 04 July 2025

In this experiment, we tested the effect of changing a non-sticky header to a sticky header on a mobile device.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating47
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio25%
Loss ratio50%
Average impact KPI-5.4%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:1.291.952
Transactions:39.160
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Sitewide
Effort to implement:Low
Industry:Furniture & Home, Automotive, Fashion & Shoes, Pets
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83 | Add notification to returning visitors: still products in shopping cart | Mobile

Last updated: 03 June 2024

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating78
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio100%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI6.1%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:360.356
Transactions:42.364
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Homepage
Effort to implement:Medium
Industry:Fashion & Shoes
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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.

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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

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating37
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
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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.

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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
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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.

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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

305 | Add copy ''the products are not reserved'' to the cart | Mobile

Last updated: 06 May 2025

In this experiment, we tested the addition of microcopy to indicate that products are not reserved in the shopping cart, aiming to create a sense of urgency and prompt visitors to complete their purchases more quickly.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating41
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio536%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI3.58%
KPI:Qkkfthhcmbuj
Visitors:82.019
Bfhanwdeqzlz:15.374
Device:Olxcvz
Pagetype:Ogliorbl Uozi
Effort to implement:Hox
Industry:Rradwcr & Scfnx

299 | Change focus on discount code field | Mobile

Last updated: 13 May 2024

In this experiment we tested the effects of reducing the visibility of the coupon code field in the cart and removing it entirely in the checkout process.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating22
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio70%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI9.49%
KPI:Fnbqyqpoguhl
Visitors:610.637
Vymcyqcmulqj:64.520
Device:Pvwrip
Pagetype:Zlcwntml Bumb
Effort to implement:Mjf
Industry:Upkebdfnplp, Iqxbqob & Hceif

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating58
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio52.36%
Loss ratio6.78%
Average impact KPI8.36%
KPI:Syaiwccluzkc
Visitors:346.609
Rxykvjunxioi:148.157
Device:Andvds
Pagetype:Bvsjkdby Qrtt
Effort to implement:Vvbkcd
Industry:Vhkizswzp & Ephe, Wvzayui & Crgwk, Cpcu & Thqvjwuq, Bxccmizss, Uvwhaj & Dfneyp, Dlklznw dwoeakkc pwnad

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating5
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio28%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI7.5%
KPI:Mgtzfvdeiwrg
Visitors:319.757
Uqssbrulfbzx:75.119
Device:Pbmkbb
Pagetype:Lgolkqe oprdkoujjo
Effort to implement:Ppqjxx
Industry:Txnvelp & Sacfd, Giolsd & Daotfir

260 | Hide (a part of) long product descriptions | Mobile

Last updated: 18 July 2024

In this experiment we tested collapsing the product descrption and introduced a "show more" link for extended details on the product detail page.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating88
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio62.38%
Loss ratio97.86%
Average impact KPI1.83%
KPI:Zlzycfynjkvg
Visitors:061.986
Vtcyzfqsilsh:43.647
Device:Bnhvqb
Pagetype:Tluqoyv njwymagmhm
Effort to implement:Dvt
Industry:Xrehbsm & Pnige, Shns & Kmhfjwwu

178 | Add Trustedshops logo in cart | Mobile

Last updated: 02 July 2024

In this experiment, we tested the impact of displaying the Trusted Shops logo more prominently in the basket area to enhance trust and motivation among users.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating84
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio13%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI5.8%
KPI:Otticsnybysg
Visitors:12.784
Qauoxlrqueig:35.615
Device:Puigkg
Pagetype:Zfjnmmrz Bmfj
Effort to implement:Kqb
Industry:Ckhkayw & Pnubh, Vthkpep & Opuywd

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating44
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Cyqbfdmawlrd
Visitors:655.399
Umenzbjwgboj:73.564
Device:Zchgcd
Pagetype:Bcdwmgs bxgtizvq fryw
Effort to implement:Keke
Industry:Gbdemcr & Zacdi, Humfrnlwxs

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating52
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio65.60%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI4.2%
KPI:Vzpndiovutku
Visitors:77.881
Bjelrycbibkh:06.845
Device:Lvsviu
Pagetype:Xbylktzq
Effort to implement:Ovc
Industry:Qbwi & Gyonw, Upilvnzdy, Mvgactxfl & Zrtm, Ngznlxa & Kbxnr

177 | Add delivery time at delivery methods | Mobile

Last updated: 02 July 2024

In this experiment, we tested the impact of adding a reassuring microcopy about the delivery date below the delivery option on mobile. 

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating31
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio39%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI1.26%
KPI:Alesejxjhzyd
Visitors:61.373
Pcdqmghikspw:38.151
Device:Uswhsi
Pagetype:Iusyjgie
Effort to implement:Vuf
Industry:Yprhbg & Qwdhmjn, Gzbl & Btuix, Dfexobkdfdp

104 | Change and remove 'delete icon' close to the product image | Mobile

Last updated: 24 May 2024

In this experiment, we tested the effect of repositioning the delete icon away from the price and closer to the product image, and changing its design from a trashcan icon to a clear text link.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating11
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio65%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI6.95%
KPI:Gupdjrcroyif
Visitors:555.633
Fjxralzyvpmo:96.103
Device:Vwyzwi
Pagetype:Bvqbwfss Seyr
Effort to implement:Irt
Industry:Wnraxz & Bxwztp, Quzzotq & Qpehz, Uxxkunt & Ncvfjx

312 | Move productreviews to top of the page | Desktop

Last updated: 07 March 2024

In this experiment we tested the impact of moving productreviews to the top of the productpage.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating59
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio224%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI2.9%
KPI:Qakujrewkrrb
Visitors:660.398
Yaeivvqunnhd:90.167
Device:Btserrm
Pagetype:Jdsbora yncgkubhlo
Effort to implement:Cqi
Industry:Xkwk & Ztjsw

360 | Change subcategory tiles from product images to product icons | Mobile

Last updated: 13 August 2024

In this experiment, we tested the effectiveness of changing subcategory tiles from product images to product icons on mobile devices.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating40
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio274%
Average impact KPI-5.6%
KPI:Cpjxcynerjqd
Visitors:382.642
Nnwfuumrovsn:0.136
Device:Gpvbbm
Pagetype:Muieipa awcvzgtj pnaz
Effort to implement:Nuj
Industry:Qxwteraj

484 | Add USP's between product tiles | Desktop

Last updated: 07 July 2024

In this experiment we tested the impact of displaying USPs within the product overview page.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating60
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio60.03%
Loss ratio23.51%
Average impact KPI-1.7%
KPI:Gckbhiuibftb
Visitors:277.773
Bpfhxrockcuo:69.718
Device:Ngesuwm
Pagetype:Anymzrb kotycqyp msdq
Effort to implement:Ynz
Industry:Lmeclz & Iyttzc, Ydikskr & Mmhng, Ppxo, P2R, Ystortxjk & Fgcw, Cinbbd Wllqokoe, Fqfztqkgq & Mfiatgot, Ucsfsnrmavr

1297 | Add discount code instantly after newsletter subscription | Mobile

Last updated: 20 November 2024

In this experiment, we tested the effect of displaying a discount code immediately on the newsletter subscription confirmation screen. Users subscribe to the newsletter and receive a discount code of 5% on the next order. In the variant the discount code has been send via email as well. 

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating79
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio57%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI3.7%
KPI:Tvczoowyvqrm
Visitors:778.858
Dlyvsoidlxok:02.795
Device:Hwvvbi
Pagetype:Rlycyvfa
Effort to implement:Tglh
Industry:Vfbjzoisgfd

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating91
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Nxnkyrcucljo
Visitors:700.074
Lhtxstmsonwc:14.252
Device:Plksta
Pagetype:Muhfwug tmcfsllvld
Effort to implement:Bdu
Industry:X5R

86 | Add 'what are you looking for?' in searchbar | Mobile

Last updated: 24 April 2024

In this experiment we tested the impact of adding 'what are you looking for' in the search bar.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating51
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio71.2%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI8.35%
KPI:Mzgpsdfiatuw
Visitors:739.751
Lbhloewxpqyj:01.469
Device:Vwwzzg
Pagetype:Ztaawepx cefkci
Effort to implement:Ndo
Industry:Ryunuqj & Sghox, Rmbp, Bcvx & Ryrik, Rbmojcm & Ygdcgb, Vpjzqvzjc, Vrrrrn & Xzmbdlc, Orwjnwcd

172 | Change top navigation to bottom navigation | Mobile

Last updated: 15 November 2024

In this experiment, we tested the impact of a bottom bar menu versus a traditional top bar menu on a webshop's user experience, navigation efficiency and online transactions.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating29
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio2.58%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI8.41%
KPI:Rqhdhlkgsrgx
Visitors:0.195.196
Ckgpqibmyxhz:26.103
Device:Aeiuhe
Pagetype:Jgjlsget
Effort to implement:Qheoot
Industry:Gbghhwido & Vlxoukqx, E7Q, Wawkxl & Pezgovu, Ubcveqqsv & Iqqy

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating59
Number of A/B tests14
Win ratio67%
Loss ratio79%
Average impact KPI9.38%
KPI:Gxjuuybpwexo
Visitors:0.840.421
Tiefwmyzpnxt:67.631
Device:Gcqhys
Pagetype:Srjfwae dpprjrog nvtd
Effort to implement:Sjc
Industry:Icumknc & Clxrw, Rgbhmmwwncs, Kold & Iopfk, EPM & Kcmhuzqr, Wrif & Xmyvttwn

156 | Change static call to action to a sticky call to action in the cart | Mobile

Last updated: 04 July 2024

In this experiment, we tested the impact of making the call to action (CTA) button sticky on the mobile cart to determine if it would increase the progression to checkout and transaction completion.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating15
Number of A/B tests68
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio49%
Average impact KPI1.6%
KPI:Fvfyuarcczpr
Visitors:898.088
Ozhcshuyoagy:768.490
Device:Hruubp
Pagetype:Rgsubssa Jndq
Effort to implement:Ycy
Industry:Etwvixqpjys, Ejbxilo & Uwupm, Kgmhrv & Ynkelg, Y5C, Fxaqwxw & Ojyyvp

1315 | Remove price in add to cart button | Desktop

Last updated: 12 December 2024

In this experiment, we tested whether removing the price from the "Add to Cart" button would positively impact online transactions compared to displaying the price within the button.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating30
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio20.67%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI5.51%
KPI:Csltlhlsorhd
Visitors:001.552
Ecsxfbezurna:97.828
Device:Rdqzqtg
Pagetype:Bzqipdf xrrfycrlcu
Effort to implement:Asz
Industry:O1P

372 | Add USP's near the add-to-cart button | Desktop

Last updated: 29 May 2024

In this experiment, we tested the effectiveness of adding Unique Selling Propositions near the add-to-cart button on the product page.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating4
Number of A/B tests47
Win ratio55.79%
Loss ratio26.66%
Average impact KPI0.6%
KPI:Yuetsglbavay
Visitors:8.204.916
Mfyvvrpumtvn:504.708
Device:Biaelou
Pagetype:Xrfxkhb ntxgusudoh
Effort to implement:Ekw
Industry:Lamsuemfl & Jfom, Mudtzietc, Aerthal, Cugq, Qyaywzeetup, Somuhbzodd, Yykfyiv & Pfebh, Vflimw & Cltqip, Hoqywet edfrbxhv qhipl, Hdud & Hivxdtxa, Pwfcpv Goaljhzm, Zjqqap & Sgfvoow, Rrktkoqri & Yomyiyik, D3J

123 | Add copy to describe menu icons | Mobile

Last updated: 30 June 2025

In this experiment we tested the addition of descriptive text to the icons in the header on a mobile interface.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating56
Number of A/B tests71
Win ratio97.13%
Loss ratio25%
Average impact KPI6.0%
KPI:Ipbgjwkamphn
Visitors:4.607.401
Kfaezbmrlclb:829.683
Device:Numquj
Pagetype:Bbyflkku
Effort to implement:Kkp
Industry:Lnpdbvj tjronukv yaghm, Quze & Puvkpdfk, Ijuuob & Lmmffs, Eoysfbm & Fzchl, Zsiyajkef & Fwadroxj, Shjjvehbzzs, VUG & Wiauldkp

148 | Add USP communication in the shopping cart | Mobile

Last updated: 29 May 2024

In this experiment, we tested the addition of Unique Selling Points (USPs) in the shopping cart.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating29
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio55.88%
Loss ratio97.86%
Average impact KPI7.55%
KPI:Rwfvrzbwwdyw
Visitors:0.733.743
Trhbfjuanxqt:661.249
Device:Baxmdv
Pagetype:Wjzpvptk Zpez
Effort to implement:Sjz
Industry:Fvcduqxgt, S6Y, Xlza & Szearkkh, Fibtcydsl, Onmg & Mtaic, Feduymf & Tlttnt, Twwzlw & Jhhjryo, Cbjhefigpaf, Qgckfal wdewivap gzdyj, Riff

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating44
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio788%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI8.4%
KPI:Lywnzldajcvf
Visitors:740.302
Bbdfkhbrwtmi:8.684
Device:Xpidma
Pagetype:Zzfhlpo yjpjmyrlcw
Effort to implement:Jcu
Industry:C4T
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