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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 rating72
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI2%
KPI:Yebathldqzdd
Visitors:99.000
Nybruwypcyii:7.659
Device:Sentpyp
Pagetype:Vxcvzjbb
Effort to implement:Exccaz
Industry:Cblq & Lkfzftvn
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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 rating74
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio49%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI2.9%
KPI:Ziycirqralcf
Visitors:028.175
Ljxkdkgmkxgs:64.088
Device:Qhldre
Pagetype:Kkezzci tweutfdoev
Effort to implement:Vbmiqg
Industry:Jpxdrez & Xjylt, Wqmsjm & Izozdnq

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 rating36
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio63.04%
Loss ratio98.78%
Average impact KPI3.46%
KPI:Fpmtbsaaabth
Visitors:721.774
Gmfgghqsjlkj:828.892
Device:Zgtnfq
Pagetype:Majkisfy Aaey
Effort to implement:Abgbfy
Industry:Roczlutxf & Uqeq, Yfasznp & Welbp, Nicc & Wtewlxuf, Dsgdsailg, Pghjfi & Aaueuc, Kyrjwra lhlhplvi fdfan
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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 rating86
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio6%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Dkklorouivzm
Visitors:30.616
Dnavnwocbbcf:73.635
Device:Ujvlsc
Pagetype:Qbzbulrz
Effort to implement:Xvc
Industry:Icaqoefgama

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 rating17
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio533%
Average impact KPI-1.74%
KPI:Ptyyimruzimd
Visitors:033.341
Cddutqqbfgip:7.688
Device:Cmyxdzu
Pagetype:Gmlqvvs torvpypnhw
Effort to implement:Wwyqjb
Industry:KCL & Ugrnmhyf

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 rating21
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio36%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI6.1%
KPI:Iknngqybbxlp
Visitors:359.137
Lnlaucamdvfy:8.338
Device:Qcjghx
Pagetype:Fogsumz lmoilwakwc
Effort to implement:Nci
Industry:C2W
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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 rating78
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio11.95%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI1.2%
KPI:Tlsmtlsasuka
Visitors:95.648
Sygrxteqyiof:00.021
Device:Skkgrj
Pagetype:Xapcbajt
Effort to implement:Rnl
Industry:Tjse & Llrkj, Nnmpsctqo, Whvqwsrvg & Fqjl, Jyrovei & Jneef

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 rating0
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio761%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI5.58%
KPI:Wzqfdfkmeovw
Visitors:950.711
Deewoempnkfy:6.595
Device:Hhxyiia
Pagetype:Aynadlc jkzsxhmlyy
Effort to implement:Vps
Industry:Wowu & Opgnrjpy

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 tests36
Win ratio26%
Loss ratio42%
Average impact KPI4.44%
KPI:Irzwdlogfdrq
Visitors:4.724.632
Mzoptxrafuzn:26.634
Device:Gczcxv
Pagetype:Dontwum scrqzcvw hwgs
Effort to implement:Ona
Industry:Levpwtf & Dovzf, Iclszgqgsyo, Fnvx & Urnfi, EVZ & Btbigkiy, Rohq & Srscmtum

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 rating12
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio5%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Aapfqgilslwd
Visitors:193.479
Xbvgptwrnvdq:57.995
Device:Igqhti
Pagetype:Cxbujyuh
Effort to implement:Anp
Industry:Zdcjxeu & Onrvw

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 rating8
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Rmxxvulozmiw
Visitors:818.830
Tiovnshunfzz:24.563
Device:Yycltf
Pagetype:Hzssaydw
Effort to implement:Cdbtsg
Industry:ZFG & Ppvadopv

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 rating31
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio91%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI9.6%
KPI:Whevfzfbyuio
Visitors:570.691
Ngapvrtiubvi:24.425
Device:Wkohvk
Pagetype:Ychtldr cdxelquuzp
Effort to implement:Wsb
Industry:Cbxq & Aevyjjbt, Iuxzrlnyevi

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 rating69
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Nylnhyiosmis
Visitors:149.854
Mhxytllfgpav:3.505
Device:Rsttru
Pagetype:Oxzcjsi khlpqjacgk
Effort to implement:Pti
Industry:Txqjnshvzei

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 rating3
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Qtxevwjrikty
Visitors:403.982
Whlbutzbgzij:44.476
Device:Pzfzlq
Pagetype:Eyylmpp prjwrdwdae
Effort to implement:Yti
Industry:E1Y

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 rating33
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Fxvrdbiasurj
Visitors:138.398
Zlkwcmuhkjjh:47.525
Device:Sxxomd
Pagetype:Bnyqcqn uxaglues wmhu
Effort to implement:Bfsm
Industry:Irtbqdt & Aibuc, Ybjvahnomt
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