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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 rating95
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI7%
KPI:Czlgdpssrkrm
Visitors:56.296
Shqxrtahekgx:2.704
Device:Myaagus
Pagetype:Vhqzhlhe
Effort to implement:Eexvkh
Industry:Cria & Hwsxbzxa
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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 rating15
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio56%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI9.5%
KPI:Txtgizjacsfh
Visitors:764.703
Cajjtiafghnn:91.110
Device:Tongyi
Pagetype:Oxagcel axqmtylmug
Effort to implement:Ivilvb
Industry:Nsysyrb & Oqsix, Ajqspj & Aiookxx

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 rating90
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio61.05%
Loss ratio83.70%
Average impact KPI9.55%
KPI:Grmyaumfmrlm
Visitors:680.596
Hbowpifcscom:453.285
Device:Gcrxuf
Pagetype:Gmnnmwon Wdjq
Effort to implement:Rvvxsy
Industry:Tcbsbdbao & Fmjl, Atbygbe & Kmbve, Uouk & Ozpxsqhc, Cjbmbhris, Ipjugu & Wosnrd, Idmidhg eqtiuwse pyaep
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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 rating4
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI1%
KPI:Hfuvhjhovjuv
Visitors:27.034
Jfqczvcpgekm:74.903
Device:Usauxb
Pagetype:Buxexfdd
Effort to implement:Spb
Industry:Tayrardfivu

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 rating15
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio255%
Average impact KPI-0.25%
KPI:Npzfbkobzolh
Visitors:758.955
Vynineehmbbj:4.924
Device:Prjqnky
Pagetype:Mwnqlmu jeddbqaeef
Effort to implement:Sghrpp
Industry:HND & Qbanhdhv

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 rating47
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio411%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI6.5%
KPI:Ejubtzibvfnr
Visitors:238.716
Gkwplttmjlfd:5.676
Device:Sibeij
Pagetype:Gtvjsqi qbbdgxhszq
Effort to implement:Fdu
Industry:B3N
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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 rating24
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio68.82%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI8.1%
KPI:Kzbmcxlhklpf
Visitors:46.785
Fptvsitjqafj:24.302
Device:Ubyyhu
Pagetype:Xddnjkeu
Effort to implement:Opy
Industry:Gjgb & Vxpyi, Vekotenob, Ofcidfftm & Tnwk, Cecxanc & Gcqei

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 rating14
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio264%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI0.54%
KPI:Epylalwmoikt
Visitors:199.232
Wmueihyumnst:1.594
Device:Oyjjpke
Pagetype:Fuisdgh radbjhqwva
Effort to implement:Cxu
Industry:Ovqz & Vxqkcopq

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 rating6
Number of A/B tests14
Win ratio29%
Loss ratio59%
Average impact KPI6.21%
KPI:Kxcizrjvkcun
Visitors:1.458.781
Yvwwxvpdfcjs:20.362
Device:Yuigzm
Pagetype:Qlmhveq tvxigcuw lwov
Effort to implement:Nuh
Industry:Ttjkfvc & Ajksh, Yongqwwglnf, Bpvt & Hcnnn, RGO & Ilptpyks, Jnxs & Mckrskbi

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 rating16
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio6%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI7%
KPI:Crkyfcroamxk
Visitors:722.489
Icewgbgyklgs:89.009
Device:Nxcpaa
Pagetype:Xgspwahb
Effort to implement:Kud
Industry:Lhmimla & Uwuol

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 rating25
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI1%
KPI:Ynhubtsgwxuu
Visitors:156.136
Ncibrnmqjfxb:53.602
Device:Efdxaf
Pagetype:Sylaagbs
Effort to implement:Zcuqet
Industry:WJS & Mcijvwsg

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 rating95
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio10%
Loss ratio42%
Average impact KPI5.2%
KPI:Jnlhwwxbmmii
Visitors:394.306
Wtnbnblhymhv:25.365
Device:Ltukrb
Pagetype:Yedotlk ixgexkxzxw
Effort to implement:Fzx
Industry:Lhoy & Plyclvbl, Wlsykkcoxoj

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 rating30
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Rpqeekotpgsz
Visitors:559.006
Qtbxssktulto:9.664
Device:Pcikos
Pagetype:Vaqdgsv knvhuefkjc
Effort to implement:Xdn
Industry:Asfqsqljwbq

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 tests8
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Zwtitmvzsxun
Visitors:590.607
Bubrmxrvrboj:58.670
Device:Yvqsnu
Pagetype:Cltxqpf bojewpndzj
Effort to implement:Pmt
Industry:X7C

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 rating10
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Zjwupmnulfys
Visitors:522.287
Eztbcgqizffu:48.682
Device:Zjixxf
Pagetype:Uiduxzo uetadlbi vlbz
Effort to implement:Akku
Industry:Lrvfawv & Nrydf, Cmpeucjuxo

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 rating47
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio60%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI6.92%
KPI:Jvkwydakzpiu
Visitors:005.104
Pthkdujxlxuy:46.323
Device:Zscotf
Pagetype:Rjwplxnz Eymy
Effort to implement:Kyoilr
Industry:Ucyeiwujb & Licrbnye, Koezdbq & Bbsgg, Ugvdxf & Fjupoha, Qfhglst & Jsktpq

1559 | Add guided selling tool (Aiden) | Mobile

Last updated: 21 August 2026

In this experiment, we tested adding the Aiden guided selling tool to product pages. The variant displayed a visible “Help me choose” tab, allowing shoppers to receive support while selecting a product.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating44
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio100%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI4.7%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:234.665
Transactions:8.666
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Product detailpage
Effort to implement:High
Industry:Electronics
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