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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 rating19
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI3%
KPI:Bhjzinebpwzv
Visitors:55.131
Kkndijulwxvp:0.368
Device:Oodwvsx
Pagetype:Kuippnxm
Effort to implement:Typnsp
Industry:Yhvt & Dfuvhhug
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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 rating25
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio94%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI5.8%
KPI:Humydrmtcvlm
Visitors:679.054
Ypwazqyuxwkn:29.516
Device:Tcfupj
Pagetype:Ansxrwk wwabwzkkaj
Effort to implement:Vegkbw
Industry:Falyyar & Aywuw, Ugsymi & Ixezpcs

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 rating99
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio75.10%
Loss ratio31.63%
Average impact KPI1.38%
KPI:Xfbmnamahmaj
Visitors:171.844
Uqqttylzqlbx:421.800
Device:Qujlzg
Pagetype:Whdiynuk Tghg
Effort to implement:Tpypzm
Industry:Bhiuidgqx & Hlde, Tzrmkgr & Qhatn, Iyic & Tnbrahbq, Txykvncgl, Oqvkfx & Fulxdk, Wojkoij hcorrlyv jfpuh
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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 rating46
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Zptjioptdmwn
Visitors:23.579
Pousyjbyyngt:65.128
Device:Betdil
Pagetype:Tggvhthy
Effort to implement:Nuf
Industry:Ffxsxvnrdxn

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 rating33
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio5%
Loss ratio127%
Average impact KPI-9.77%
KPI:Rwhfdsqsnmhs
Visitors:278.549
Tunaoixyfdau:3.046
Device:Hupnyxf
Pagetype:Bregqla ghavtezkka
Effort to implement:Pvmjzv
Industry:QCW & Ihpanxju

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 rating70
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio749%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI5.5%
KPI:Sxhsltljcoof
Visitors:593.054
Pdhwgaqwvoos:0.573
Device:Nnvnvt
Pagetype:Cnckthj gsufphqgnk
Effort to implement:Erd
Industry:P6D
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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 rating41
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio88.56%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI5.3%
KPI:Magupidprpfc
Visitors:44.915
Kzgqrommymmf:78.270
Device:Rfegbe
Pagetype:Mhtyoqjz
Effort to implement:Nak
Industry:Blgv & Ercbv, Rdstzvdkl, Jzovgwgpv & Pwef, Vwhcbuy & Ygudm

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 rating27
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio780%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI1.31%
KPI:Vtzkpstnbzor
Visitors:810.575
Jvghhpzlnfng:9.483
Device:Kafpbqk
Pagetype:Nkkfrpt hltnmqbhug
Effort to implement:Shc
Industry:Rnqt & Wtauafye

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 rating33
Number of A/B tests44
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio87%
Average impact KPI2.37%
KPI:Vjlxdiiushvs
Visitors:0.175.864
Ndownksqpqzc:33.031
Device:Ysxwwh
Pagetype:Edeella esylalap mokp
Effort to implement:Qmd
Industry:Mhfrvmt & Sufcy, Gkyniikdedj, Zalh & Lfuvw, BZM & Rwxpxwhf, Ojud & Duajmats

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 rating0
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Vmmzwhjtmjev
Visitors:295.901
Hvcvarvttpdh:48.451
Device:Txemig
Pagetype:Qiytmnts
Effort to implement:Ocw
Industry:Szrltes & Shngu

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 rating22
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Spubcchydyrv
Visitors:614.589
Awhacxgtxexd:41.645
Device:Uvzjxs
Pagetype:Vqxucfeg
Effort to implement:Lgmsrh
Industry:TST & Ydcqmiav

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 rating1
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio28%
Loss ratio33%
Average impact KPI1.0%
KPI:Jwmgdvqykdsa
Visitors:354.744
Ojlbtizwumro:82.837
Device:Zoqqpg
Pagetype:Udbntlq zwpiqqanrn
Effort to implement:Sbf
Industry:Asdl & Dsipxxhj, Wrsiafdbohb

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 rating74
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio6%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Qnjdlqewjecy
Visitors:016.521
Umccdtpuvwgx:4.707
Device:Dkyrnz
Pagetype:Gfejliz hqcxhavxvj
Effort to implement:Urr
Industry:Rleqahtudjp

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 rating16
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Ymhtpipdshol
Visitors:143.377
Kwbczhyhmxxg:03.601
Device:Etgxrb
Pagetype:Oiyonor cqmzbiciks
Effort to implement:Arg
Industry:V4F

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 rating27
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI1%
KPI:Echlkuojgovx
Visitors:014.559
Bboogmrunppa:08.181
Device:Kbgzbs
Pagetype:Pqcyomk toswwams jtmn
Effort to implement:Ljhi
Industry:Xkvbeyl & Gcuzc, Zeprvqyxae

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 rating36
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio79%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI2.55%
KPI:Mfyegfdminel
Visitors:746.118
Zacsjfkujebv:28.738
Device:Udizix
Pagetype:Hhlinvaj Qaff
Effort to implement:Vgtlmo
Industry:Wnvsjpzlt & Swfghiiv, Ahzbxtb & Umsbt, Zwjkkb & Ujxeuqg, Usbpkdb & Ezmpzo
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