A/B Testing Blog Posts

A/B or split testing is the process of running an experiment between 2 (or more) pages to see which one performs the best. In marketing terms, the winner is thus determined by the page that has the highest conversion rate.



29 Ways to A/B Test Pages Based on *Real* User Insight

By , February 29th, 2012 - 2 comments

It may be Leap Day, but that’s no excuse to take a leap of faith when it comes to landing page effectiveness. There are numerous variables that can be tested and refined to maximize conversions. We’re breaking down 29 tips and tools.

5 Businesses That Used A/B Tests to Lift Conversion Rates by up to 216%

By , February 8th, 2012 - 8 comments

A/B testing lets Web designers and marketers fine tune an effective landing page. Like a vision test, the changes between two landing page elements can be subtle and barely noticeable to the unassuming eye, but make a big difference to the user and the conversions of a businesses landing page. Check out these 5 case studies…

45 Awesome Posts on A/B, Multivariate, and Usability Testing

By , December 7th, 2011 - 18 comments

The following awesome posts from 2011 will help you learn more about A/B testing, multivariate testing, and usability testing for copy, design, landing pages, PPC, and much more.

Usability and A/B Testing – A Special Relationship

By , September 14th, 2011 - 11 comments

Website optimization teams are so much more effective when UX Consultants and AB/Multivariate Testing experts work closely together. This post helps bring the two camps together by analyzing their differences and similarities.

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On the Origin of Customers – Evolution and Marketing Compared

By , August 10th, 2011 - 9 comments

Over 150 years ago, Charles Darwin released his book “On the Origin of Species”. He forever changed an entire scientific field with his theory of evolution and had a massive impact on the 19 century world. If the theory of evolution is all about natural selection, we can see that split testing and conversion rate optimization are not very different from it.

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5 Ways to Screw Up Your A/B Test

By , July 31st, 2011 - 12 comments

However much they espouse the power and value of A/B testing, so many business owners still get all twisted up in opinions. And it’s understandable. When a website is your baby, it’s difficult not to. I’ve seen fundamentally excellent A/B tests go awry in a handful of ways, and I’m going to outline some of them for you.

The HiPPOs Have Left the Building… A/B Testing is Back

By , April 1st, 2011 - 7 comments

A huge Hippo-sized thank you to the hundreds of people who submitted their questions to our fake panel of HiPPOs. Happy April Fools Day…

A/B Testing is DEAD! Ask a HiPPO Instead…

By , March 31st, 2011 - 4 comments

According to a group of notable industry experts, A/B testing is no better than the subjective opinion of a corporate “design by committee” session.

Conversion Heroes Part 3: Split Testing – An Interview with Paras Chopra

By , September 17th, 2010 - 11 comments

Paras Chopra from Visual Website Optimizer discusses comparative split testing and shares insight into what you should and shouldn’t be testing.

Chasing the HiPPO From the Room – How to Silence Office Politics with A/B Testing

By , December 1st, 2009 - 4 comments

The HiPPO I’m referring to is the Highest Paid Person’s Opinion. Typically an uncreative senior management type that likes to ask if you can “make the logo bigger”

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