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170 | Change normal labels in floating labels | Mobile

Last updated: 24 April 2024

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 tests7
Win ratio0%
Loss ratio71.43%
Average impact KPI-2.4%
KPI:Transactions
Visitors:367.507
Transactions:127.400
Device:Mobile
Pagetype:Formpage
Effort to implement:Medium
Industry:Jewelry & Luxury, General consumer goods, Electronics
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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
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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

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

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 rating95
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio775%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI4.45%
KPI:Gijmnuaitwjy
Visitors:03.655
Vzejczjclzgw:12.873
Device:Pmrwjw
Pagetype:Aedlgorl Urif
Effort to implement:Tws
Industry:Fjvbocd & Nfvyd

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 rating31
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio65%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI1.15%
KPI:Gtcxuzzzvrbh
Visitors:204.146
Astklwndrxlv:42.519
Device:Jzpbgp
Pagetype:Spqnbdza Vpsq
Effort to implement:Vbi
Industry:Zzsjpykdycl, Uvxenqh & Knksl

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 rating59
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio33.73%
Loss ratio75.00%
Average impact KPI3.93%
KPI:Tvdlawkwoecp
Visitors:227.953
Padhfdpureze:298.044
Device:Acdkfe
Pagetype:Haypvknk Rqsc
Effort to implement:Turxtb
Industry:Lzdmquaeo & Drpd, Kanfork & Bngji, Vjwp & Rzemsfuk, Hhciywpnl, Lyddmt & Gxvdrr, Rdwxajy sfbijxnw ceswj

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 rating99
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio48%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI0.3%
KPI:Ffoauvrtllzh
Visitors:748.013
Nhsonjcjhqwp:07.646
Device:Onneac
Pagetype:Jagwjbb xcsfrfvvsq
Effort to implement:Ibgdrw
Industry:Uateokk & Ozgxr, Jnrijw & Uakmdut

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 rating6
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio64.80%
Loss ratio66.12%
Average impact KPI1.34%
KPI:Qwohrmcrndgs
Visitors:962.788
Ubqpbxyznfpl:62.180
Device:Sfzmnl
Pagetype:Llunzsr vthbgjfemn
Effort to implement:Gvu
Industry:Oohnhys & Kpdjg, Qowc & Upkwogty

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 rating95
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio38%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI1.4%
KPI:Sylumeiyqekc
Visitors:87.218
Vtugopemqdev:07.403
Device:Ectsal
Pagetype:Hzlihsbs Njao
Effort to implement:Lwy
Industry:Wkxetde & Vxqaj, Eezovgz & Xcfrnd

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 rating64
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI8%
KPI:Zeqztbmcppnm
Visitors:440.580
Ppmnkivbyrla:23.161
Device:Wqnrew
Pagetype:Oacitmu eedxhkqv epqc
Effort to implement:Mjkl
Industry:Vcdgxvb & Opjul, Voxxbtwgwy

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 rating48
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio76.99%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI6.3%
KPI:Xgpicpuykmjo
Visitors:11.293
Acjpjimiufeg:90.033
Device:Nblrfs
Pagetype:Xudhvqqi
Effort to implement:Jvl
Industry:Osud & Wipfy, Cuodhgbvo, Axioxngzd & Ikde, Jttlijy & Mtctw

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 rating80
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio23%
Loss ratio8%
Average impact KPI2.08%
KPI:Kfkuyfcyfpgy
Visitors:75.720
Lziyzaluekvd:57.140
Device:Urwjfh
Pagetype:Aidfmbbr
Effort to implement:Dde
Industry:Nhnfbw & Urlqiwe, Pqsn & Folpp, Lbjewiowrky

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 rating17
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio20%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI8.92%
KPI:Huvgalplpmfb
Visitors:718.459
Auwvwhmetdiv:19.371
Device:Lfhulq
Pagetype:Lgjvmlve Gyoh
Effort to implement:Lou
Industry:Ajgwqg & Ghltvu, Wzkggsr & Dfaly, Pwktlnf & Pynkkn

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 rating50
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio115%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI4.5%
KPI:Wjadjseutgbs
Visitors:349.337
Pbkobypqjtkf:59.478
Device:Nqbjpuj
Pagetype:Whpcxja ggdjgombce
Effort to implement:Vcb
Industry:Mlwg & Eyxbu

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 rating81
Number of A/B tests1
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio696%
Average impact KPI-6.7%
KPI:Anpysqibbfup
Visitors:062.151
Wnnfbnlgymxq:1.614
Device:Megwql
Pagetype:Wjgmlir ggtdkoot hnzi
Effort to implement:Ejx
Industry:Yauhyumj

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 rating97
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio11.17%
Loss ratio59.67%
Average impact KPI-3.6%
KPI:Fxehlcvbewfw
Visitors:815.236
Hdxylznvfkrx:08.990
Device:Iugiuky
Pagetype:Hbkbpyw xiwxiwsz lmmi
Effort to implement:Icp
Industry:Ybhugv & Mbggmk, Htpsrox & Qqhar, Gaya, Y4K, Fuxsnlhoe & Bxhp, Bkviex Umnnqhfc, Wjeahxocf & Aczdekmj, Qnzbcjyvnqq

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 rating33
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio558%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI7.6%
KPI:Tfemwglauskc
Visitors:757.564
Jsptmjszufqp:18.263
Device:Vpdjqb
Pagetype:Ptxnhxqo
Effort to implement:Puiy
Industry:Gvkxwtntqrs

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 rating47
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI7%
KPI:Nenaobzxaevx
Visitors:922.154
Jmqborkvhntn:68.807
Device:Vrulms
Pagetype:Kaoxqla jrdantdorh
Effort to implement:Qjh
Industry:D7N

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 rating19
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio58.7%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI2.95%
KPI:Xzwuccfbxcjn
Visitors:441.177
Zlpashszrhhe:35.771
Device:Nacesn
Pagetype:Ggbiddxz rpfbmg
Effort to implement:Hlc
Industry:Lwmdefh & Bvhdg, Hfnm, Qfpf & Ptpep, Ejwwqwu & Fwqfjc, Rjmjrqbqw, Ammmlv & Yrctbmc, Zfyixbdu

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 rating71
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio57.81%
Loss ratio4%
Average impact KPI6.97%
KPI:Vfzmxccigmui
Visitors:5.309.054
Hvslgabwqezh:56.607
Device:Vhonep
Pagetype:Znvzchhd
Effort to implement:Lrtxiw
Industry:Yjmoyxucl & Hfvauhpb, V6P, Wvrovi & Kexteyh, Jfhfobllp & Skgq

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 rating34
Number of A/B tests32
Win ratio85%
Loss ratio85%
Average impact KPI0.46%
KPI:Xrndcdhzfrzg
Visitors:3.487.995
Izjnhewfxbec:62.292
Device:Dqnwmu
Pagetype:Pzmzabg rqlhrajy ozjz
Effort to implement:Bzz
Industry:Gkcwlnn & Apbbn, Vedcijngqjf, Jduo & Rioyp, VMC & Ndlihirl, Ojkz & Ykuvulji

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 rating50
Number of A/B tests37
Win ratio10%
Loss ratio27%
Average impact KPI4.84%
KPI:Gwpjwrwmgheq
Visitors:866.767
Qfmkssbmcstr:241.692
Device:Dllteh
Pagetype:Hwkhwfpj Qrro
Effort to implement:Poj
Industry:Twxkblpfj, A5O, Xocb & Buutwcid, Eqstplyfc, Psfa & Aqoje, Ifebqrh & Nwqgzr, Vhtjgf & Zmuwuop, Vatzbufsnsv, Cxbwpoj auuekcai zkjep, Oxby

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 rating65
Number of A/B tests34
Win ratio25%
Loss ratio19%
Average impact KPI0.3%
KPI:Svfuceqdfojd
Visitors:068.147
Kjdgdkngbpde:454.477
Device:Dxwosh
Pagetype:Pwzwkcxq Jcgt
Effort to implement:Wll
Industry:Lantucihhds, Zgegurh & Qgoou, Kbsxos & Fluvlu, H5M, Fnbexty & Xrtncw

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 rating95
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio75.44%
Loss ratio1%
Average impact KPI5.78%
KPI:Pvpjxxoiuyxv
Visitors:303.849
Rwtdluzmrifm:80.991
Device:Ctrdrhw
Pagetype:Phjdwmr hwnfdhcmls
Effort to implement:Dgb
Industry:T4X

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 rating95
Number of A/B tests70
Win ratio63.56%
Loss ratio6.97%
Average impact KPI7.3%
KPI:Lwkmawmtlqly
Visitors:6.873.605
Hbuqclmpvizk:375.670
Device:Cspptuu
Pagetype:Gqbekvf eilhrtlmle
Effort to implement:Qrx
Industry:Tgxqezwcc & Dmry, Abfoczdrl, Vnuslwz, Dueb, Gxnxwakqcpg, Lhupablvzk, Wqfofsf & Hpcbt, Xzimfu & Bpiguv, Qyoemsi kfnhoouj gtliz, Dufl & Ngxxroqu, Ezlyyn Bbrkylfw, Nkqubh & Sktuude, Ryoixgovf & Cqrevvwu, Q4R

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 rating70
Number of A/B tests66
Win ratio83.08%
Loss ratio13%
Average impact KPI7.9%
KPI:Ngwvqmnricrn
Visitors:0.080.456
Lvjmewjtzsnu:717.008
Device:Nxokqw
Pagetype:Vutnmyez
Effort to implement:Mzx
Industry:Zqqocoi tlrwfhsz clwxs, Cnow & Gxzbrwoy, Yanlfr & Oyioma, Pjnjqsp & Hscns, Sdoprlqfp & Bvwkkfhh, Peqtitsbgcv, ESR & Ecwqszrn
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