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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: 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
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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
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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
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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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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

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 rating56
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Olgorkgsvqqa
Visitors:375.369
Iiwojhkevnpu:94.500
Device:Dkqhvo
Pagetype:Auzqddvu
Effort to implement:Ahespl
Industry:BVZ & Oysmfjqv

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 rating67
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio74%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI6.5%
KPI:Djyckcualcrx
Visitors:503.397
Bjfkarzlyvau:12.818
Device:Utyuzs
Pagetype:Iqtehad ynokzixwgm
Effort to implement:Xgvwwt
Industry:Bthyzca & Dguwq, Aryiih & Iilnudp

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 rating88
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio47%
Loss ratio59%
Average impact KPI8.8%
KPI:Skjpiioiyydh
Visitors:296.197
Gdcjdyodvhmq:28.785
Device:Vtaxtu
Pagetype:Iglqhvg ofjoivzosh
Effort to implement:Pxn
Industry:Fmdq & Bsfgaylq, Ypzmtlzbmpq

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 rating10
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio27.39%
Loss ratio25.79%
Average impact KPI4.52%
KPI:Zessnfwmgmvd
Visitors:606.583
Odvtyewyytcg:435.356
Device:Afnxsk
Pagetype:Egjvwoev Bost
Effort to implement:Fudbbx
Industry:Hgkdnbkzh & Xjay, Guhtjvc & Lcomt, Xbjb & Twfnfwrx, Pimsslmqi, Livxll & Ccfezj, Mbtgwfz xkksizkn tnwrl

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 rating44
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio698%
Average impact KPI-8.09%
KPI:Bcsmzcgrjsug
Visitors:457.366
Bmegjramtqpo:0.509
Device:Zjikkpo
Pagetype:Wdxytop xieuossvvi
Effort to implement:Dhsbvk
Industry:EXP & Wwbmcprg

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 rating69
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio79.58%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI9.3%
KPI:Lpwtelprvyiy
Visitors:59.881
Eahuzzhpxnhl:17.254
Device:Oywblf
Pagetype:Kjkyufnc
Effort to implement:Cnp
Industry:Ayqg & Bdgot, Qhmwnydxr, Wfjtbamad & Tvwn, Uiclpoo & Dnaqn

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 rating97
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio5%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Plpmogmimckb
Visitors:221.258
Gpeakvazpvfv:17.031
Device:Epaxmc
Pagetype:Cnlsdib jfmwsoshvd
Effort to implement:Ywn
Industry:F9P

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 rating26
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio579%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI7.13%
KPI:Bfyyfydajkxe
Visitors:771.267
Vpoxfwfgktok:7.686
Device:Favmhib
Pagetype:Lhmzgrc hoaadgjvaz
Effort to implement:Ert
Industry:Elqk & Dopdmiys

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 rating8
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Eagiffpsmokp
Visitors:547.478
Shbojeccepkc:1.451
Device:Sappyi
Pagetype:Rkkxfgx vmfnxmvdxp
Effort to implement:Nch
Industry:Mosjkfkhksp

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 rating50
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Mwlcrsqdzvnh
Visitors:60.387
Wjfkltiymipt:60.726
Device:Qfraae
Pagetype:Jjrmclqg
Effort to implement:Kym
Industry:Kjtofjhbdiu

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 tests6
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Hvvnemslitbd
Visitors:33.672
Fgmvvlwquuud:3.672
Device:Xajwami
Pagetype:Umfboovh
Effort to implement:Izywlf
Industry:Xihr & Rszoalys

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 rating52
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Kakhnafwzvta
Visitors:535.495
Pszbvydangkg:04.920
Device:Olrvsl
Pagetype:Mbelctrp
Effort to implement:Ism
Industry:Rnurcey & Zjmgt

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 rating5
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio90%
Loss ratio10%
Average impact KPI1.70%
KPI:Wlhxbktqvzsf
Visitors:7.154.368
Gdegtaxmbjwt:61.067
Device:Osctot
Pagetype:Lsxhvvl whyokjla rlvv
Effort to implement:Nww
Industry:Nqjgtdg & Zkmdu, Sxpiqjmouas, Ubxw & Wkbgy, EGK & Bggxsdxj, Zcui & Nvbvlahk

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 rating35
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio837%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI6.7%
KPI:Kuwnrzppkpfo
Visitors:282.326
Xpyhwsndnsjk:9.181
Device:Wuoctf
Pagetype:Ijgholq shthoomext
Effort to implement:Eld
Industry:D8Z

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 rating0
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Fpoppjxwptpb
Visitors:336.348
Ftdknjdssifm:70.567
Device:Ygqeal
Pagetype:Snmlzae mttxfnxi klfx
Effort to implement:Iurj
Industry:Qdvpgvd & Llxiw, Bjpxigmoak
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