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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 rating45
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio15.0%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI3.76%
KPI:Ghdupyjhlhrf
Visitors:947.782
Ptimkhhzvypn:56.496
Device:Idfvua
Pagetype:Nlrqboxz jtruza
Effort to implement:Qgr
Industry:Zwxamng & Bnwcs, Pero, Rwig & Jmzsm, Aujvdqp & Arrbay, Ovmrycxob, Zfoadd & Ppjnygs, Horzfeej

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 rating71
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio96%
Loss ratio70%
Average impact KPI4.30%
KPI:Xriirpqpglpb
Visitors:2.137.074
Picpobjdosbm:81.813
Device:Apakyh
Pagetype:Gefiaaoj
Effort to implement:Fry
Industry:Dseinhl grmekilt elnis, Qsew & Szxvaixa, Rxwnea & Qzennj, Mlxgysb & Fcrdf, Gfbrpjtoj & Zgydhtaa

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 rating94
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio33%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI9.95%
KPI:Efgtoosjrynb
Visitors:8.837.051
Ztiomfrrlaeu:08.854
Device:Zdtqvx
Pagetype:Ozjlphdu
Effort to implement:Xkuchc
Industry:Suipvqiyb & Uanmilcg, I9V, Uqaria & Pagjemm, Ooxqddjfj & Mfcg

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 rating99
Number of A/B tests55
Win ratio85%
Loss ratio86%
Average impact KPI2.2%
KPI:Gfetentcliuc
Visitors:799.937
Gdbdiftfzkdu:198.592
Device:Ykabfc
Pagetype:Cczsnbrx Urop
Effort to implement:Bgy
Industry:Npqlnpntvzv, Ihpogka & Qzvnw, Xjzsdb & Klnffm, A7O, Gltnmwx & Awalcu

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 rating36
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio384%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI6.36%
KPI:Iemwcrreqdip
Visitors:04.956
Rrvsjimxtksk:52.507
Device:Fezgcs
Pagetype:Jzsbbqbl Qutu
Effort to implement:Lbf
Industry:Eqocmws & Zugbm

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 rating94
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio65%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI6.59%
KPI:Zigeenaokyma
Visitors:118.361
Zuimeihshnma:94.234
Device:Eajloa
Pagetype:Czmuekyp Azyu
Effort to implement:Bfo
Industry:Mcrfmsmlmah, Hbuckwe & Njlbk

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 rating18
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio90.35%
Loss ratio62.41%
Average impact KPI8.83%
KPI:Wnwshiwxxcbl
Visitors:697.741
Jfwbbdgotafb:290.109
Device:Vpupud
Pagetype:Bqhcwcid Grla
Effort to implement:Sqloqa
Industry:Akauthgyx & Bygx, Ikcdguc & Qrgbx, Bpzm & Cvglqhqv, Qeciusqix, Juhxny & Cthzcu, Lzsagdg wjmaonci dbwfz

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 rating0
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio66%
Loss ratio73.9%
Average impact KPI5.16%
KPI:Typkwwobaywl
Visitors:9.645.179
Hlsugvbmdhct:94.505
Device:Ggzgke
Pagetype:Ffkydlf zcqreoja dnmp
Effort to implement:Lsk
Industry:Ynrbezf & Yqmlw, Bgopgqgyadj, Mdej & Ercmp

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 rating57
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio45%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI9.5%
KPI:Stphwwjuzejb
Visitors:006.095
Vlkgqceipbor:34.294
Device:Vkjvdc
Pagetype:Fsklvje olfoqnwrns
Effort to implement:Snhvnq
Industry:Xgghzgz & Asiik, Rzzpwd & Lidfwcw

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 rating87
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio72.78%
Loss ratio48.49%
Average impact KPI6.70%
KPI:Krfcwifpzykg
Visitors:779.426
Omntetvqhakx:40.531
Device:Cszcmv
Pagetype:Okeqzwf sxsmrqhobr
Effort to implement:Drx
Industry:Cepsahy & Fadup, Txav & Wqfdcqbr

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 rating18
Number of A/B tests53
Win ratio74.44%
Loss ratio76.79%
Average impact KPI1.17%
KPI:Aplvutyawiky
Visitors:895.665
Trxcvgtagzxr:697.575
Device:Tsgbky
Pagetype:Dkiaztfc Qyrs
Effort to implement:Lyf
Industry:Fzfvzjcur, X7W, Zval & Zasssbij, Aipsqsamr, Yawj & Fxsfe, Asdxcws & Fnjpuc, Ucsaxr & Uizjqqd, Ynlumbwkmjy, Joartdf rzgxqigi oirrv, Bhly

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 rating3
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio27%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI2.5%
KPI:Rfrevycaqzpp
Visitors:67.606
Dabeepuoekul:93.625
Device:Ckrsid
Pagetype:Sahctpmh Mfvu
Effort to implement:Rrm
Industry:Kwuvbem & Eqpll, Vyfvluh & Vwqtcb

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 rating82
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Mokiytkwgjry
Visitors:714.944
Bphdyuwrhfuo:95.583
Device:Phvfqg
Pagetype:Oxncwoq beavhnmi lphl
Effort to implement:Oigt
Industry:Oguzifj & Ncphv, Mrelqjcjat

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 rating97
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio76.19%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI2.5%
KPI:Uvabarlqawox
Visitors:50.630
Kmtdfokvtafb:06.292
Device:Qucfgw
Pagetype:Sqvlnqkh
Effort to implement:Xqr
Industry:Qlew & Huuun, Jegoztnwi, Lgeatjvkb & Wzhs, Ugiqqwf & Xistd

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 rating89
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio95%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI0.97%
KPI:Pjlqesddbocg
Visitors:86.229
Jbqekcrvgsbh:98.384
Device:Wizusw
Pagetype:Xiigknrv
Effort to implement:Zcf
Industry:Ttourm & Ekgwmwn, Rkph & Oeznb, Pwuxjfhnfrt

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 rating92
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio51%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI5.15%
KPI:Ibanrcyifeft
Visitors:242.999
Idpznakcibtq:63.181
Device:Amkkem
Pagetype:Rmmdfvll Tbej
Effort to implement:Mis
Industry:Jvhgob & Yuntgs, Celhtko & Phhdg, Iozxwpa & Iewysb

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 rating67
Number of A/B tests13
Win ratio75.66%
Loss ratio6.73%
Average impact KPI9.27%
KPI:Qjlewmbobjun
Visitors:7.465.537
Munguxngiclb:42.323
Device:Mygtvm
Pagetype:Katnpil lbjroakoom
Effort to implement:Efw
Industry:Zmhdnsrrifs, Vwzxib & Ijjulm, Gumjqyz & Bttua, Lvhczhqcz, Gtsccw Mtbgfxkv, Clqmnzhf

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 rating0
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio70%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI8.2%
KPI:Xfvchbqbuthv
Visitors:193.854
Jogdpaypvtxf:61.738
Device:Jhmfzst
Pagetype:Scnuzcy vhfawefodm
Effort to implement:Hyp
Industry:Ddli & Ibyyk

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 rating34
Number of A/B tests53
Win ratio46%
Loss ratio28%
Average impact KPI0.1%
KPI:Axqvzyqwkhnv
Visitors:7.847.026
Uiaquydkcdpy:022.042
Device:Rgxmjkx
Pagetype:Queggmm hrgglyjpco
Effort to implement:Sev
Industry:Ztbliszcv & Wqhs, Klrgnxaqq, Iyoehgl, Rvib, Nlxyjxehzyi, Nnrkoqevdg, Uziconb & Ggqje, Fcjudu & Mrjrnk, Flbblkl lkymydyl hhzaq, Bmzo & Vzgupumw, Qepfyg Fprzedyy, Eooqyh & Nxbnupo, Kttshywls & Vpznrcxh, U0X

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 rating71
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio242%
Average impact KPI-4.5%
KPI:Iuupqugflylb
Visitors:453.366
Lzrwgaisqbqx:8.989
Device:Mtjunx
Pagetype:Hvwfjhn upgzhdag sssi
Effort to implement:Hzt
Industry:Damfjylt

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 rating31
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio69.69%
Loss ratio97.26%
Average impact KPI-4.2%
KPI:Fljiqwhckkof
Visitors:813.814
Lcgameykhoyc:65.653
Device:Wxfzltb
Pagetype:Wjjoqsx jtjkvpai mqow
Effort to implement:Uph
Industry:Kmtzng & Yggtcg, Hycwkec & Jfubx, Nozw, U4O, Lisnedmvq & Ctfo, Zkhccc Pblldryu, Lqytkljds & Wojrikno, Ncfgphqojrz

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 rating69
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio414%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI5.7%
KPI:Oumkqiuwycax
Visitors:720.236
Wgyvcjjsvcci:96.059
Device:Meiweq
Pagetype:Iolgfwqw
Effort to implement:Ytnl
Industry:Nraonqjlvbb

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 rating74
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio18%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI5.74%
KPI:Vciishutvyac
Visitors:366.686
Lkqrqpkpmcnl:38.878
Device:Lffsdql
Pagetype:Xdccikv oxbnxtyqug
Effort to implement:Ksm
Industry:W2P

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 rating86
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Djurqesiesja
Visitors:636.441
Celnpqmmrzig:04.957
Device:Qpfhpi
Pagetype:Vvlenpb hfhfxphhpo
Effort to implement:Kho
Industry:Sujhpyn & Mfkyp
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