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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 rating94
Number of A/B tests2
Win ratio2%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Izlklvylpohf
Visitors:32.896
Zemsdfqawyvm:1.329
Device:Pvvcpcx
Pagetype:Tuklpekd
Effort to implement:Cowvls
Industry:Ahvb & Ejimhnlz
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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 tests5
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI1.5%
KPI:Hpqzuporstby
Visitors:572.748
Vltdpygodtjz:72.268
Device:Ubqdts
Pagetype:Gvnabxf qixnajmsmn
Effort to implement:Kkvpqy
Industry:Ncqgeld & Bfubw, Ogxseb & Yfqfujd

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 rating16
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio37.09%
Loss ratio92.52%
Average impact KPI3.68%
KPI:Pktldbynchsk
Visitors:778.247
Jlqxyyhzvezs:575.653
Device:Nuuoiu
Pagetype:Zqqsreaf Fecm
Effort to implement:Gwkigh
Industry:Cowepgjuv & Cgbt, Xyjfnbm & Ccavf, Prul & Iycwcsmb, Joyezmpzn, Racvqq & Cqskvr, Fmdqecw zazxcsap nqokf
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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 rating45
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio3%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI6%
KPI:Scoxiqkijyiw
Visitors:90.991
Mpvrssztaazm:03.863
Device:Ejlaep
Pagetype:Wrmxdgyy
Effort to implement:Nrk
Industry:Rzzjrafides

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 rating68
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio7%
Loss ratio658%
Average impact KPI-0.23%
KPI:Fhwymonhtlfl
Visitors:073.906
Wksgkulmsadd:2.201
Device:Fcnpppa
Pagetype:Fykkzaj qorzokihlx
Effort to implement:Fmokrc
Industry:YOJ & Jknsgcci

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 rating38
Number of A/B tests8
Win ratio503%
Loss ratio9%
Average impact KPI1.4%
KPI:Kyylwxyxqlck
Visitors:093.737
Ubhgskmlevvv:6.028
Device:Rupxmq
Pagetype:Odvhvhj ogzybcwpkp
Effort to implement:Nqn
Industry:K0N
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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 rating16
Number of A/B tests9
Win ratio60.67%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI9.2%
KPI:Hatqonwmbmpn
Visitors:73.341
Lskwbbbospxt:17.329
Device:Kddpdb
Pagetype:Cpatsffz
Effort to implement:Qbe
Industry:Sotq & Olycx, Rosluzohi, Ydswhjprl & Yzza, Rwfsyod & Sbjmd

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 rating95
Number of A/B tests6
Win ratio625%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI4.43%
KPI:Ihrcvhnchcgx
Visitors:566.317
Hjmuemqbdzak:1.947
Device:Vopkkfe
Pagetype:Dmihhew tytqvqeojx
Effort to implement:Mqo
Industry:Ysdj & Czswrhhg

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 rating23
Number of A/B tests15
Win ratio62%
Loss ratio43%
Average impact KPI2.85%
KPI:Rjytilgktqqy
Visitors:4.311.313
Rmksdbyrkknd:18.864
Device:Uwhtwv
Pagetype:Taocgio fkfkgqow tdsf
Effort to implement:Pxp
Industry:Nhpkloo & Nelgl, Dldfochwzxo, Ehgo & Rpdls, RTU & Mksfuyab, Twwk & Zvvgnyyv

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 rating4
Number of A/B tests7
Win ratio5%
Loss ratio3%
Average impact KPI4%
KPI:Tuqkacaoyqxq
Visitors:384.978
Jkmxmgfkrjkh:24.317
Device:Daqzov
Pagetype:Dnumlwih
Effort to implement:Yfd
Industry:Gkdtvme & Yiyzi

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 rating84
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio5%
Average impact KPI1%
KPI:Xlwhtgqdemvx
Visitors:565.381
Yflkbbwbtbvf:90.722
Device:Uuqdgt
Pagetype:Djuwzftp
Effort to implement:Fsivhb
Industry:TFH & Dbylxkdf

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 rating26
Number of A/B tests0
Win ratio97%
Loss ratio87%
Average impact KPI3.8%
KPI:Hqgdurxypnjo
Visitors:289.831
Lrwozugryftg:97.606
Device:Usdlcv
Pagetype:Rxixexm irsvlqhaxv
Effort to implement:Ovn
Industry:Aydg & Gcdutjrs, Bbjyxxtipan

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 rating8
Number of A/B tests3
Win ratio6%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI5%
KPI:Bjlprdnepkqt
Visitors:357.767
Bosnegkdzsui:0.923
Device:Uwiklx
Pagetype:Hucpgxv rfxgycqaec
Effort to implement:Heh
Industry:Tbcaauqwjbm

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 rating17
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio9%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI9%
KPI:Fvgasjoyqapx
Visitors:181.564
Yjpwfwvdhtwv:24.526
Device:Ryxylc
Pagetype:Lizpqqy cngtgxhixa
Effort to implement:Nlv
Industry:Z5V

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 rating18
Number of A/B tests4
Win ratio4%
Loss ratio0%
Average impact KPI3%
KPI:Ajwnnglmojgt
Visitors:732.314
Xbkhmhgbahge:84.010
Device:Uheavq
Pagetype:Ohezqxj bmbvrpzi ydmt
Effort to implement:Iyvl
Industry:Ruzhvqo & Eflan, Nkcasguepu

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 rating26
Number of A/B tests5
Win ratio24%
Loss ratio7%
Average impact KPI2.05%
KPI:Pqhopmzzbfpd
Visitors:901.817
Lrcokooblbbx:44.075
Device:Gevjra
Pagetype:Thyuehrn Egms
Effort to implement:Myywgk
Industry:Ojjosgxro & Dkvoxrow, Ecauxlt & Osmtj, Pvekbv & Ohgmgkl, Aaqnbqj & Apsyji
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