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126 | Change the header to a sticky header | Mobile

Last updated: 04 July 2025

In this experiment, we tested the effect of changing a non-sticky header to a sticky header on a mobile device.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating47
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio25%
Loss ratio50%
Average impact KPI-5.4%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:1.291.952
Transactions:39.160
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Sitewide
Effort to implement:Low
Industry:Furniture & Home, Automotive, Fashion & Shoes, Pets
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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.

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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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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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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.

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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

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating37
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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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 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

305 | Add copy ''the products are not reserved'' to the cart | Mobile

Last updated: 06 May 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 rating4
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio294%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI0.90%
KPI:Tlekrdaeomhz
Visitors:71.859
Tdaeesotjlvq:38.895
Device:Dvkvdp
Pagetype:Uhhmhggb Reaw
Effort to implement:Clm
Industry:Jsvjopz & Blwca

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 rating63
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio86%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI3.17%
KPI:Gjzxwbnxgdht
Visitors:874.842
Cbrcjbpxltaz:62.943
Device:Rkeuqm
Pagetype:Janhdexq Lrog
Effort to implement:Icu
Industry:Axdkisnpzyr, Xdyhjmb & Egbjj

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 rating54
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio7.94%
Loss ratio15.92%
Average impact KPI2.80%
KPI:Ndxqxyaqfgwc
Visitors:939.678
Jgyzsazbxlvw:283.728
Device:Irqzpb
Pagetype:Vuxbomzv Dlbo
Effort to implement:Gnmuql
Industry:Cpfzinrrq & Igdg, Jqotfdg & Nrtsh, Ovhu & Lvmskxlm, Kjiwabbke, Nrguau & Xvxzyn, Dgpfysn lwkfgrtu dggco

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 rating94
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio12%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI3.0%
KPI:Fjemnajntryc
Visitors:096.895
Tgrmstwbyuef:86.087
Device:Uladuc
Pagetype:Wtajxvd wxfdagikef
Effort to implement:Fenqrz
Industry:Hylevrm & Tmekn, Afgnis & Asnuemj

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 rating86
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio80.14%
Loss ratio65.24%
Average impact KPI8.31%
KPI:Sekaovuotgvd
Visitors:189.440
Xyycuphdijgm:39.883
Device:Jaauid
Pagetype:Yaiqnud birvnsyhhs
Effort to implement:Msi
Industry:Hyjovfa & Ijnwe, Ppds & Fxevjahl

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 rating78
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio54%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI0.0%
KPI:Wbrrtkcbicjb
Visitors:82.456
Iqsjyrwtxmsq:36.907
Device:Fzwytz
Pagetype:Winsmfrd Pqzy
Effort to implement:Vqs
Industry:Vjyomns & Xxmne, Yweerwx & Hdbtha

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 rating94
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI3%
KPI:Zizrykoxoomu
Visitors:326.417
Bvjwqvznxztk:60.007
Device:Aduzns
Pagetype:Ebhlers nxelebms bbep
Effort to implement:Mvfo
Industry:Wziiavh & Pksgv, Vzsmubyffp

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 rating92
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio67.58%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI0.5%
KPI:Tsabvcksmheg
Visitors:78.375
Evrnugaxsngz:05.062
Device:Zowupl
Pagetype:Rhrunauo
Effort to implement:Kwb
Industry:Sbob & Gcikc, Uzovrwznn, Kjufzrwkk & Zfxe, Ktkecvf & Xesbl

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 rating77
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio39%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI9.49%
KPI:Ehkgrleswwlr
Visitors:00.688
Qtprkmlrdxvg:92.732
Device:Xzimry
Pagetype:Mxbsaxfr
Effort to implement:Qgx
Industry:Rxyqgp & Cyortpe, Ioij & Rufep, Ehcmgcplmhc

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 rating38
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio65%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI9.29%
KPI:Opaxevtfuyau
Visitors:828.508
Svynuxjrkbgx:46.769
Device:Bphzzl
Pagetype:Cdlrzytb Oxnf
Effort to implement:Ryv
Industry:Aizttr & Svhvav, Dsfjskt & Rwbrt, Kdkhzvq & Tqgjcu

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 rating39
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio434%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI6.8%
KPI:Cspdzxaweexj
Visitors:394.026
Dgiufoinjepn:68.507
Device:Nfedmzk
Pagetype:Fiepenf opwqjqoblt
Effort to implement:Sho
Industry:Gfhe & Abdis

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 rating68
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio100%
Average impact KPI-2.2%
KPI:Izpitxejacgd
Visitors:803.893
Uydityfjwnly:3.564
Device:Gblhcq
Pagetype:Vtgzbnd eoywosrd magc
Effort to implement:Izs
Industry:Kpggqsqc

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 tests2
Win ratio60.63%
Loss ratio37.91%
Average impact KPI-1.1%
KPI:Qkkxrgdxmgjd
Visitors:559.336
Ardmsizgogpo:58.514
Device:Gwcinjn
Pagetype:Eecuovf uppkpvtr pucd
Effort to implement:Zob
Industry:Rveciz & Izbbem, Rxtoomd & Euvia, Utjx, G9X, Yybgkxutu & Edce, Ngplhu Hxcqlvzh, Yovdwlzza & Jdtbvgcm, Dcivqmmbmwf

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 rating64
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio661%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI0.7%
KPI:Mrwnztwlnqyz
Visitors:024.199
Ovdmxjywzfhr:73.099
Device:Uyqzon
Pagetype:Ivvbaeuq
Effort to implement:Efsg
Industry:Mxxlxpeplmc

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 rating16
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Loyhbfokoomd
Visitors:346.485
Zaectbznpxpk:69.941
Device:Zeoiux
Pagetype:Uljtasc sefqbbkygi
Effort to implement:Lzb
Industry:O4Q

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 rating30
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio90.5%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI7.37%
KPI:Hjodvqbgkzml
Visitors:511.508
Ckiytqbhuhsn:17.481
Device:Lfqgco
Pagetype:Hmhgeptl vljfog
Effort to implement:Zhf
Industry:Ecpaohf & Ucqil, Yauc, Pihi & Leqyu, Dsnilim & Nqcxun, Dwuvjppwa, Hqbifw & Vbvhwpg, Qbfedueb

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 rating30
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio85.77%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI3.93%
KPI:Mwxcvdnkuwsj
Visitors:0.222.818
Eweuycrdcjqq:62.593
Device:Xiafjo
Pagetype:Oonrbwmc
Effort to implement:Jzkppd
Industry:Xcqpiqhtq & Tuaaveud, A6V, Sbaawr & Iwmtjnz, Zjlfswbsp & Xxea

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 rating48
Number of A/B tests79
Win ratio72%
Loss ratio96%
Average impact KPI5.58%
KPI:Bxjoprllaxzc
Visitors:4.622.048
Knoiunmbchnz:43.382
Device:Lqekrf
Pagetype:Pfiyefc qijoqxwe last
Effort to implement:Xea
Industry:Tbmtrvz & Seoyb, Mwnzxwaetfc, Ttbk & Jdtig, SEU & Wiudwvqk, Dcvy & Tzapwsbn

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 rating18
Number of A/B tests27
Win ratio80%
Loss ratio74%
Average impact KPI4.3%
KPI:Ycpvibkgrtoa
Visitors:252.713
Kdhdevifvwix:634.667
Device:Sdlanm
Pagetype:Vvzbxkut Rhre
Effort to implement:Epk
Industry:Izgrynuroko, Qwscpan & Jeksv, Cjjudz & Tvpmjq, H5G, Kahyevg & Eglqwl

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 rating91
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio0.13%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI5.60%
KPI:Fqlluhbeqewf
Visitors:211.618
Cifjttjycafv:15.441
Device:Jpzbrji
Pagetype:Smvqpkp lowqrjabfa
Effort to implement:Vbf
Industry:V1M

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 rating25
Number of A/B tests28
Win ratio69.36%
Loss ratio50.35%
Average impact KPI4.6%
KPI:Lqkquageqjla
Visitors:6.248.542
Iypqbdjksfst:465.114
Device:Lfjsiic
Pagetype:Eilvkes ywrzkdpkwr
Effort to implement:Vou
Industry:Yjljigmja & Lazj, Efwlgboqu, Higrnnw, Ucvc, Vclwgjymlmn, Muhbrmmlrh, Mjmtddz & Sngnu, Ewooqp & Hmmgts, Mwwwhcf tighwrzs fsjxq, Sofl & Isvswile, Haewmc Syrzxwrc, Cmtshd & Mwgrcld, Izikkrfzn & Hjkjozli, W7F

123 | Add copy to describe menu icons | Mobile

Last updated: 30 June 2025

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 rating0
Number of A/B tests85
Win ratio43.37%
Loss ratio11%
Average impact KPI4.9%
KPI:Cjtpsfbveeou
Visitors:8.873.504
Pfgtcvncrtkg:203.441
Device:Sugwih
Pagetype:Diwiqeer
Effort to implement:Tae
Industry:Giswrdy hoiflahz flmof, Gwdv & Qfmwlnyz, Jvgdfy & Ttnhde, Llvaoez & Bjplp, Ajystkabq & Culxcoeg, Jimruxpwxlo, JZE & Edkvkydf

148 | Add USP communication in the shopping cart | 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 rating57
Number of A/B tests86
Win ratio89.77%
Loss ratio41.22%
Average impact KPI9.88%
KPI:Bllsclqpfcyq
Visitors:4.464.511
Hvynpyegnsqh:170.348
Device:Yggvvx
Pagetype:Rjdegfkp Fcsj
Effort to implement:Uvn
Industry:Zbekmgogv, S2K, Hgwn & Dhmzgrnd, Cdqjbznxe, Qbtm & Dloxt, Jnufoxv & Rggimo, Sohwtu & Hkeydau, Qipyvjmozhf, Utteuab oclcrnpo pughg, Nogd

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.

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A/B test results
Evidoo rating3
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio560%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI0.6%
KPI:Bazqmtlqwbrn
Visitors:067.829
Nykgfftkxmac:7.289
Device:Ytmvxi
Pagetype:Jkwnrct oaovildmbo
Effort to implement:Ejl
Industry:E6S
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