A/B testing compares two versions of something to see which performs better. It removes guesswork from optimisation by letting data determine the winner.
What to A/B Test
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Ads: Headlines, images, videos, copy, CTAs
Landing Pages: Headlines, layouts, forms, social proof
Emails: Subject lines, send times, content, CTAs
Website: Navigation, product pages, checkout flow
Pricing: Price points, offer structures
A/B Testing Best Practices
- Test one variable at a time
- Run until statistically significant
- Do not peek and stop early
- Have a clear hypothesis
- Ensure adequate sample size
- Document and learn from results
Statistical Significance
Aim for 95% confidence before declaring a winner. Use calculators or testing tools that determine significance. Low traffic sites may need longer test durations.
A/B Testing Tools
- Google Optimize (being sunset, use alternatives)
- VWO
- Optimizely
- Built-in platform testing (Meta, Google Ads)