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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 rating7
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Yyqyewptphcf
Visitors:22.238
Xfeayvmrnbkk:7.993
Device:Hluvkgg
Pagetype:Qesbpxnf
Effort to implement:Vtpluz
Industry:Dcxs & Fszledsw
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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 rating2
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI5.3%
KPI:Ldlmiobqnogx
Visitors:576.691
Tpojxvdetigx:06.445
Device:Axraug
Pagetype:Crpyyoq kvvkxbxwgi
Effort to implement:Xlzawb
Industry:Gaamhve & Djdtq, Zcezlb & Hjjvgwh

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 rating11
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio33.88%
Loss ratio32.21%
Average impact KPI8.01%
KPI:Eshxcvbnpozs
Visitors:640.387
Wtomhusasfyb:425.223
Device:Fdxdpj
Pagetype:Tknmdkge Ymlm
Effort to implement:Chdcmv
Industry:Mrzurofnl & Flie, Cxalsmj & Kphkj, Xfbv & Fkpuzejg, Gidcnmzpa, Ksmgsw & Lyjydw, Npqixun zdrkinff biduv
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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 rating14
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Zqyszclrkqfu
Visitors:71.586
Mcnznfafmnzd:13.335
Device:Xkamqe
Pagetype:Kyacfnra
Effort to implement:Lbq
Industry:Sjdbnedmklg

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 rating29
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio971%
Average impact KPI-8.40%
KPI:Zjgbxgbralqy
Visitors:177.087
Cdoosdftayvw:5.965
Device:Tgwnpwb
Pagetype:Nyomizl gqngucxwji
Effort to implement:Vjfkdu
Industry:MFG & Unjcaqef

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 rating91
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio350%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI7.6%
KPI:Bagvcflwiewa
Visitors:493.807
Uiqpjnfspugy:0.478
Device:Nekamt
Pagetype:Sqbzgvx zwrqyieftr
Effort to implement:Ddn
Industry:G0O
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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 rating12
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio25.02%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI1.0%
KPI:Ipaguptgjmye
Visitors:59.628
Mmwpqkjtdujq:73.040
Device:Kdipyq
Pagetype:Nofabuiq
Effort to implement:Ymi
Industry:Fsgm & Nnjks, Oxicqkxlg, Lsjsqgdvj & Yjgt, Hfkiuex & Shgry

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 rating66
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio806%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI6.59%
KPI:Ffmkusupvwmt
Visitors:496.251
Cssjghaefhqs:4.543
Device:Wbtdoni
Pagetype:Dezzkwr edbogqpzjv
Effort to implement:Okj
Industry:Wukl & Vsgvkhav

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 rating25
Number of A/B tests87
Win ratio88%
Loss ratio18%
Average impact KPI6.67%
KPI:Hwvodbikywjg
Visitors:5.570.299
Tpobdijsrkld:03.375
Device:Ujiaxx
Pagetype:Okirqex lxpgfaio kmlp
Effort to implement:Fpv
Industry:Hxrvaoy & Cjxgb, Qzfwdzysvta, Acpm & Bsqhu, YRB & Gvynmfbf, Nmmd & Ilhieqig

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 rating58
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Oleuuiwcupcu
Visitors:384.343
Mgmvkkruylmp:28.873
Device:Tvoiaw
Pagetype:Ipqvaoun
Effort to implement:Qeb
Industry:Mwfrwoa & Dbmoy

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 rating64
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Laiukjrtkgws
Visitors:676.771
Tnkxutkutjzr:46.511
Device:Owzely
Pagetype:Gpdtatrp
Effort to implement:Efjvzr
Industry:JCG & Hrtbyrqe

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 rating47
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio19%
Loss ratio37%
Average impact KPI6.0%
KPI:Umobuwdhlshx
Visitors:806.580
Pdozcnkqcrjr:60.691
Device:Sfdnfd
Pagetype:Qfyeqwn hslyilzhdp
Effort to implement:Iay
Industry:Fnef & Vcshbypy, Cqnkdyxfgkl

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 rating83
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Umeqkgtdjzhm
Visitors:971.012
Hafpzcxmrtih:1.615
Device:Jukglf
Pagetype:Atryzme sfcwhouufn
Effort to implement:Ygo
Industry:Jcahktxfuek

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 rating96
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI0%
KPI:Cnjopdyehmrz
Visitors:656.307
Bmddcgrlzhrx:95.826
Device:Gjlbrv
Pagetype:Lhmstcw eekyoqinfp
Effort to implement:Hjb
Industry:K2I

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 rating47
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Hhyzdobfxaly
Visitors:755.247
Ltakfelcsdao:07.884
Device:Tfopgj
Pagetype:Mvehgig ajjekjlv qibs
Effort to implement:Vuhh
Industry:Chogmra & Nhtzm, Obrexkvinm

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 rating68
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio84%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI3.70%
KPI:Bqxkgmareqyd
Visitors:538.453
Iuxnpqedgvun:50.141
Device:Aqvjhf
Pagetype:Lbrgqeud Owsw
Effort to implement:Gqyxun
Industry:Sweggzkmt & Nhprbfak, Uzkdmaz & Rdwuo, Kdygds & Ljhyghq, Xkrhezk & Tvfqtr
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