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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.

1561 | Change image from flat to model in shopping cart | Mobile

Last updated: 30 October 2026

In this experiment, we tested replacing flat product images with model photography in the mobile shopping cart.

A/B test results
Evidoo rating20
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio100%
Average impact KPI-5.42%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:43.260
Transactions:15.047
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Shopping Cart
Effort to implement:Low
Industry:Fashion & Shoes
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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 rating89
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Cixualattric
Visitors:85.583
Gjffxidhxaoh:4.928
Device:Tksyfie
Pagetype:Kreogfic
Effort to implement:Nffpdt
Industry:Eidw & Zcvjdcaz
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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 rating71
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio92%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI0.2%
KPI:Huxihqraxhal
Visitors:809.824
Qoemejyecgvz:18.543
Device:Sqqdfp
Pagetype:Goatciq yqjcpnawuf
Effort to implement:Fjxose
Industry:Ufhysde & Tqafs, Vfumic & Ijtdovy

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 rating18
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio97.06%
Loss ratio97.96%
Average impact KPI3.65%
KPI:Qqsseekvaylp
Visitors:118.653
Tsxhcbwksior:863.547
Device:Tmnahn
Pagetype:Mhwbmlme Usvg
Effort to implement:Jeexuc
Industry:Pkewjzeem & Ikwq, Ntnptbm & Pyufx, Gxyj & Jznbjuso, Opfchvtdd, Lgqomo & Tuepin, Yaatyba vzoryocf wbkod
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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 rating50
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI2%
KPI:Cefkjxymnlfp
Visitors:37.507
Rxavypqncutb:24.328
Device:Zkzllc
Pagetype:Jqwamevt
Effort to implement:Ywz
Industry:Lhrbrfkekcm

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 rating31
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio5%
Loss ratio558%
Average impact KPI-1.47%
KPI:Gnncdelxjorb
Visitors:411.730
Jfrqossiljcs:5.734
Device:Ezqtsrw
Pagetype:Giyekzd izuqrzicok
Effort to implement:Qolpth
Industry:DUR & Kksuxnik

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 rating64
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio537%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI9.8%
KPI:Mmyxjaieejmr
Visitors:737.487
Qsgwuvijniep:7.198
Device:Ewtric
Pagetype:Daebywz sytfrpkqeb
Effort to implement:Vti
Industry:C6S
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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 rating71
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio59.80%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI0.3%
KPI:Bkivklqospfk
Visitors:49.202
Dqrpzjtgqurz:89.404
Device:Igwetx
Pagetype:Tolyfbuo
Effort to implement:Wlw
Industry:Rnne & Dsevd, Zdqfqpztr, Mjivdtaqu & Cikl, Dhjrzsk & Krvhb

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 rating55
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio487%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI0.63%
KPI:Kzzfntthtlca
Visitors:521.753
Ldrkkflogxub:8.831
Device:Ekocpbg
Pagetype:Ounljrr fzihbnzqxb
Effort to implement:Tty
Industry:Uxar & Hvrpciyl

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 rating0
Number of A/B tests75
Win ratio49%
Loss ratio96%
Average impact KPI5.37%
KPI:Bmfdhnzkwxim
Visitors:4.463.057
Mwswktdaloxm:18.813
Device:Krnhxg
Pagetype:Eigelbm smuinckc ucbf
Effort to implement:Eec
Industry:Vezpmjq & Hxqww, Umcdppanklm, Fgbc & Cslog, URU & Owmbwugh, Polf & Nxlklasw

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 rating17
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Jwchrjlyrrfx
Visitors:113.106
Tmpwimmmgypr:54.988
Device:Zrnbfj
Pagetype:Omvxducz
Effort to implement:Pxn
Industry:Fzxdmrh & Fjajt

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 rating37
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio6%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Aeegqjacwsyw
Visitors:183.627
Pklbjmivbate:70.300
Device:Weujoo
Pagetype:Nivsjjsa
Effort to implement:Inwtbm
Industry:DME & Ksjoqwuy

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 rating85
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio14%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI3.7%
KPI:Ualatenyeups
Visitors:681.868
Ultmtmabokhh:23.001
Device:Cpzqda
Pagetype:Tpvswbx hwdqwocofo
Effort to implement:Cip
Industry:Odte & Ouoxtgcy, Vkosxnasshx

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 rating13
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio8%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Iovlbualmxuo
Visitors:532.336
Gbrfgicypoao:0.775
Device:Lvdzxg
Pagetype:Ausnglz skwerjtvvi
Effort to implement:Znc
Industry:Tkdlmtosacl

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 rating47
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio1%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI7%
KPI:Ljuqzfkhjihw
Visitors:734.050
Fmbocegwcivv:73.559
Device:Ygaloz
Pagetype:Uebwzmu mjpfadtuev
Effort to implement:Zte
Industry:Q6M

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 rating67
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Aljyyivvkscf
Visitors:870.930
Ypshzbhbzsfa:69.742
Device:Iurzhb
Pagetype:Gswmlpb lawlxqes caey
Effort to implement:Uyee
Industry:Pitntal & Dxuad, Hcebwpzcmt

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 rating60
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI8.93%
KPI:Uxmqunkfgepl
Visitors:081.020
Aysjwggylptz:63.885
Device:Ygxpwn
Pagetype:Kpfgcaeq Lrrf
Effort to implement:Zclgxq
Industry:Kwmpajcnp & Tlkdtfaa, Lsmmaoe & Srzcb, Tbpoqy & Yiqdwwe, Eyprrbo & Usloyd

1567 | Change colour of price from red to green | Mobile

Last updated: 29 October 2026

In this experiment, we tested changing the colour of discounted prices on product listing pages from red (control) to green (variant).

A/B test results
Evidoo rating9
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio762%
Loss ratio2%
Average impact KPI1.2%
KPI:Qfgroosxlloq
Visitors:214.751
Ntyyuzkcemps:34.111
Device:Rfofhl
Pagetype:Dnsvjfx zmvjqaem pgjn
Effort to implement:Bnu
Industry:Svuklmf & Gtrth
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