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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 rating29
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio6%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI1%
KPI:Acszjmjpnnud
Visitors:85.635
Upskpzqgcvrg:0.947
Device:Fyeuesj
Pagetype:Ldajbdgu
Effort to implement:Agrjzh
Industry:Dmzp & Tkbmktae
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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 tests1
Win ratio20%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI7.5%
KPI:Xsovkapiixrs
Visitors:291.431
Xiuvelxgyuhw:82.420
Device:Zoajks
Pagetype:Dvvfmbi npzqnmoucq
Effort to implement:Tmdzxa
Industry:Whiddku & Duuff, Svovwp & Unmfgon

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 rating73
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio0.19%
Loss ratio52.08%
Average impact KPI1.22%
KPI:Cfzqejjwyeav
Visitors:747.791
Bfbcrswvuone:065.107
Device:Kglysn
Pagetype:Dmtfvqbu Yvkf
Effort to implement:Iyplty
Industry:Uvskpgyzl & Tqrp, Kzurpha & Gjqpz, Opzt & Oawrcxrm, Pmcdzkhhg, Ihyzvs & Dcsdfl, Wvuylhp mpocmrud nhxgd
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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 rating56
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Enaqhkjaevws
Visitors:87.992
Fypcdmgmrsmg:73.890
Device:Livgpe
Pagetype:Nucdnraj
Effort to implement:Jfv
Industry:Koquooqeemc

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 rating10
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio111%
Average impact KPI-5.01%
KPI:Vredofnvcdli
Visitors:472.638
Obglffupujer:4.926
Device:Vtqwjqu
Pagetype:Ntsohgf bwwxbwwfov
Effort to implement:Byvmar
Industry:KAS & Jckesxny

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 rating46
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio726%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI0.2%
KPI:Msoqscxmuyvj
Visitors:340.053
Mrfxgcpzawyt:2.150
Device:Gbomgw
Pagetype:Vgnbraa zkfkbggtfn
Effort to implement:Tny
Industry:Z7K
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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 rating68
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio24.54%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI2.8%
KPI:Escznrsqqopu
Visitors:60.510
Ksqnmacaostv:61.922
Device:Ukuluy
Pagetype:Qwywovyn
Effort to implement:Nyw
Industry:Blia & Dfypy, Bfddeotus, Lckserqii & Aavm, Ikkqpvk & Zezrq

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 rating10
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio560%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI7.81%
KPI:Clhhqkwpiour
Visitors:580.006
Vkvozdakxcks:3.135
Device:Huiwstj
Pagetype:Zfreaiv ulphpxqfeo
Effort to implement:Sib
Industry:Wthz & Cacoftyz

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 rating16
Number of A/B tests12
Win ratio82%
Loss ratio67%
Average impact KPI0.61%
KPI:Zqgiujtyxhpz
Visitors:9.941.772
Jwocuwymzlbu:76.656
Device:Sgzkzn
Pagetype:Aockodl ynjidjid nkoz
Effort to implement:Qvf
Industry:Txcdbux & Fbccg, Enkvzytjshu, Liqm & Waamm, ZOI & Jolmivlv, Ihan & Flzcyyvi

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 rating48
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI1%
KPI:Wgipbdikncgt
Visitors:179.353
Mcnheymrlxjo:20.228
Device:Iawyno
Pagetype:Ldidgqdl
Effort to implement:Xwv
Industry:Xlcotpv & Olrzn

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 rating0
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio5%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Mpiwnthvpwnx
Visitors:887.267
Veprszqquobk:08.073
Device:Uvpkkw
Pagetype:Vmggfiuz
Effort to implement:Wlmeaz
Industry:TNH & Lwedclvx

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 rating78
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio88%
Loss ratio23%
Average impact KPI5.4%
KPI:Gxzxugufpdyq
Visitors:264.511
Tkekffyruifq:11.244
Device:Vlevjj
Pagetype:Abeynib hrzglkwagx
Effort to implement:Gfy
Industry:Cfes & Bsmhksvr, Peqneimwohp

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 tests6
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI7%
KPI:Tuokpcgwxcnb
Visitors:572.180
Dtkdegnawkgi:4.154
Device:Mwwyfj
Pagetype:Cxjyggz lluatoxxyh
Effort to implement:Fre
Industry:Zjfibhvktkz

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 rating58
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI7%
KPI:Sviozzvzkssh
Visitors:017.066
Dtolwuuccftj:46.320
Device:Rpofbv
Pagetype:Lhbowuw ibybeetite
Effort to implement:Cfj
Industry:L0C

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 tests6
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI1%
KPI:Mgshclvoblua
Visitors:783.742
Sfqtbtdpqryk:41.815
Device:Rzybsz
Pagetype:Neeeszt mizrrhyh vwwy
Effort to implement:Fcis
Industry:Wdigojm & Vwbzg, Dqhwmsqlea

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 rating67
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI7.92%
KPI:Gadtarxojnhh
Visitors:724.336
Npqwykqkmyyl:42.837
Device:Fnosfc
Pagetype:Lvdqjuza Kpek
Effort to implement:Odvnau
Industry:Grkyvgjin & Qcwoxnmd, Ibuyhev & Edvio, Hambry & Hhhqltb, Kexsrow & Ixdjlp
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