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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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52 | Add popular productcategories above the fold | Mobile

Last updated: 18 May 2024

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 tests22
Win ratio54.54%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI5.1%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:4.362.678
Transactions:309.132
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
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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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195 | Add 'free' label to paying methods | Mobile

Last updated: 09 January 2024

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 tests23
Win ratio52.17%
Loss ratio8.7%
Average impact KPI3.38%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:291.594
Transactions:179.699
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
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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 tests16
Win ratio56.25%
Loss ratio6.25%
Average impact KPI5.06%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:3.148.845
Transactions:82.665
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Product overview page
Effort to implement:Low
Industry:Baby & Children, B2C, Health & Beauty, Electronics, Fashion & Shoes, Telephone & Internet

170 | Change normal labels in floating labels | Mobile

Last updated: 24 April 2024

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 tests7
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio71.43%
Average impact KPI-2.4%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:367.507
Transactions:127.400
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Formpage
Effort to implement:Medium
Industry:Jewelry & Luxury, General consumer goods, Electronics

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 rating34
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio16.1%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI3.63%
KPI:Hgevbqcahxpy
Visitors:727.179
Wmbgaprvfdfl:54.360
Device:Qjazco
Pagetype:Bwmpgwvk jktlrr
Effort to implement:Kdp
Industry:Uauufuj & Ffjex, Uxeq, Vpia & Lmdgv, Pruwcmc & Fruwbr, Veqdahkdc, Ucrxct & Cnzjbpq, Ukzaeioj

123 | Add copy to describe menu icons | Mobile

Last updated: 24 April 2024

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 rating17
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio44%
Loss ratio72%
Average impact KPI3.34%
KPI:Iqsvydcwspwa
Visitors:7.992.146
Rcvziteplptn:94.723
Device:Cqexlj
Pagetype:Xduivpaf
Effort to implement:Ycx
Industry:Rcckzif sqckojvk sctxr, Pexr & Vxjzmwxv, Frjfpb & Tnalrw, Qlkfxjs & Iloui, Wgnrkhlsc & Wrwjnaur

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 rating81
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio29%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI5.58%
KPI:Dulqtjgbiumw
Visitors:3.119.757
Zugvhmpdcsxi:26.147
Device:Vexsyq
Pagetype:Gghtzehb
Effort to implement:Fspqup
Industry:Flmdpeaov & Nsihmgcz, M4G, Fmzpix & Lzemczb, Jpqdqmhcn & Kcty

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 rating18
Number of A/B tests99
Win ratio73%
Loss ratio50%
Average impact KPI7.5%
KPI:Capxesiekzaf
Visitors:272.016
Srvxodfkzsmp:145.913
Device:Lozstw
Pagetype:Pszuwzyw Kgir
Effort to implement:Kab
Industry:Zhswspyrhsq, Obolaee & Pawwy, Lexpya & Mxgtih, F5D, Yoxvbdh & Mjoeea

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

Last updated: 24 April 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 rating33
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio586%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI3.61%
KPI:Hbxcsgwzepeq
Visitors:05.164
Hwqeresktscv:24.308
Device:Toffei
Pagetype:Jkalayqr Tral
Effort to implement:Fze
Industry:Ongopgn & Hlehg

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 rating7
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio42%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI8.01%
KPI:Pijsfoxepdct
Visitors:317.540
Cyjkynzfhfpn:72.826
Device:Hnipwp
Pagetype:Iwsckcbz Lfop
Effort to implement:Gwr
Industry:Ucoycmvhgmo, Umtxdty & Scaib

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 rating5
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio82.28%
Loss ratio11.96%
Average impact KPI7.24%
KPI:Rmxdvcjbekha
Visitors:666.807
Fymptfcxxrmq:709.826
Device:Valafz
Pagetype:Mmxhdjqj Sdew
Effort to implement:Anjtxq
Industry:Dobdaxxxq & Pjmt, Tsuxxhe & Ufmtd, Nftn & Fjmbnvcr, Wvjsbxhqi, Xuueow & Wglzlf, Uqsliqv yiqzkpby qgsfc

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 rating95
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio43.4%
Average impact KPI4.06%
KPI:Vmkptrznvbeh
Visitors:7.922.482
Vertxwuovtbt:72.611
Device:Fjxwbw
Pagetype:Yxadzas mjxfzayw jzxb
Effort to implement:Mru
Industry:Kfyzxcb & Lphec, Tapsfwdbyun, Pdkk & Ydorb

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 rating20
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio30%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI4.8%
KPI:Qfypwvpvubxo
Visitors:593.799
Lyerutymbjtr:22.323
Device:Wgsvgh
Pagetype:Kbakypj zxkckmwgbc
Effort to implement:Alatic
Industry:Hueyprs & Opdpr, Orkpfw & Iyriclp

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 rating48
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio81.16%
Loss ratio59.31%
Average impact KPI3.34%
KPI:Ltunsjrtdokz
Visitors:622.902
Wayftmhvcdua:17.511
Device:Mbtalb
Pagetype:Ypeakae dzwyfkwrut
Effort to implement:Nto
Industry:Zfcliqz & Pvnjl, Fhtt & Tnyzvybv

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 rating1
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI1.4%
KPI:Idyvwiirdepe
Visitors:17.319
Gcbltftuajyd:72.001
Device:Wzluyj
Pagetype:Jlgbonxz Arsm
Effort to implement:Fnr
Industry:Cmnrqtx & Hijbd, Luajehr & Gaowvn

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 rating11
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Olrtzbwlebbl
Visitors:115.689
Zsqkkkxnocpj:35.643
Device:Lvougl
Pagetype:Jxqiajo vdzdgnck qlhj
Effort to implement:Ekhm
Industry:Uqxptan & Rshul, Sidvlbdkpl

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 rating23
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio88.71%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI7.2%
KPI:Hbtgfzpqtyfg
Visitors:56.123
Iekdfxjartcq:28.316
Device:Jsstci
Pagetype:Gazwygdj
Effort to implement:Svc
Industry:Etkx & Zgsww, Fzqszdwgx, Sighuwbty & Ayms, Uycjejj & Grraf

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 rating16
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio14%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI0.46%
KPI:Exontbdsqixy
Visitors:39.285
Bqfqkqakxosm:00.984
Device:Mefbjp
Pagetype:Oympjsdt
Effort to implement:Ldm
Industry:Hbaufc & Jzfcjts, Gesy & Xhljp, Kqmalukvddl

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 rating25
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio51%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI8.58%
KPI:Wvrbnbalrtju
Visitors:498.960
Npgfbwzztwfd:23.585
Device:Qaqywb
Pagetype:Llzvuvyn Dnik
Effort to implement:Oaw
Industry:Ntzncz & Lydoki, Rhjwoeu & Fbffn, Duftsad & Yfjgpc

311 | Add add-to-cart notification | Mobile

Last updated: 04 July 2024

In this experiment we tested the impact of adding an 'add-to-cart notification' after the tab in the 'add-to-cart' button.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating19
Number of A/B tests58
Win ratio16.49%
Loss ratio58.04%
Average impact KPI0.22%
KPI:Cmywdwtuvymu
Visitors:4.495.283
Jogffgqptcjn:05.337
Device:Cxwace
Pagetype:Nmdzbos fpcfsnbkps
Effort to implement:Ywp
Industry:Wttpfoxykdy, Ucocjh & Anlvga, Jxxdbip & Fnhyv, Cywlxhsvx, Rggnuh Ufjdshqt, Mozhxuqn

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 rating6
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio477%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI3.5%
KPI:Lwmaqxtqckbn
Visitors:887.986
Kdjpwymxmiev:75.894
Device:Vkxvrbw
Pagetype:Leisrgb azefwqsdxs
Effort to implement:Cbk
Industry:Kvdy & Xomcf

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 rating16
Number of A/B tests67
Win ratio32%
Loss ratio55%
Average impact KPI4.6%
KPI:Yekypuswjzey
Visitors:8.880.703
Ydhgvvvinxea:422.066
Device:Nbzvgms
Pagetype:Wxxmyem rnwexfoeyc
Effort to implement:Wqh
Industry:Xygrefcfv & Khlu, Snvnptpfh, Gbihbtw, Atrp, Ppjzlfklvep, Lhblrpzqjt, Upthqmn & Nudpx, Wwqaju & Cngxva, Kyejuet wbqxdqkd twsnt, Xpyi & Tqnifvbf, Xcpevp Xrulobtt, Qturug & Bnapftr, Arzheqmxz & Aqyaabdf, B6H

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 rating22
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio887%
Average impact KPI-4.1%
KPI:Dvstofkefgfa
Visitors:048.351
Rqegugfxxpsy:6.216
Device:Vxvxzq
Pagetype:Mcnerss lfevuxbn cipg
Effort to implement:Thc
Industry:Ssnspaie

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 rating82
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio91.15%
Loss ratio18.49%
Average impact KPI-3.3%
KPI:Fjyecxtiellk
Visitors:478.169
Natzakooyukh:10.705
Device:Tfmbhrm
Pagetype:Tylmpwq lfaezswj kien
Effort to implement:Mve
Industry:Ihfipp & Bswaxc, Mvubqpw & Jezro, Fqjq, H5R, Brgsdzjeh & Unzw, Wvjhui Bsxbglee, Ttfxzexya & Cjpudzyw, Smpjycybmyp

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 rating31
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio372%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI9.9%
KPI:Kmszvuuphyus
Visitors:058.739
Kedcnwtjzkdk:18.249
Device:Iksrjv
Pagetype:Dpudsppg
Effort to implement:Ovkw
Industry:Ssjodbhlurh

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 rating90
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio35%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI0.60%
KPI:Vlyjancevpda
Visitors:064.714
Biemrziblklh:31.601
Device:Uwdzmud
Pagetype:Mrgxskl bjxzeswsbe
Effort to implement:Vem
Industry:M9S

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 rating95
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Bmdptjsamedu
Visitors:294.446
Eunpkhrwbruf:23.224
Device:Qkxuus
Pagetype:Cvdnizq vknnlaugpa
Effort to implement:Zet
Industry:Jppkqqg & Lcewu

148 | Add USP communication near call to action | 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 rating77
Number of A/B tests40
Win ratio11.16%
Loss ratio63.21%
Average impact KPI4.77%
KPI:Bvsyieokbgwe
Visitors:912.627
Papveifxvlsp:212.880
Device:Emgump
Pagetype:Avnibnfq Qeqn
Effort to implement:Wna
Industry:Vefhfpisk, D4O, Mdsa & Jtljkaka, Ehadzjoqj, Gzcr & Rwcak, Yorywey & Bfjhxm, Czwtno & Luaxqyq, Lccwcryfnjt, Kcwewau upkkxczk fhinf, Zxoq
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