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161 A/B Testing Ideas For Your Home Page
This is the ultimate library of the Best A/B Testing Ideas: We have compiled 250 A/B Testing Ideas that you can try on your website to optimize your conversion rates and increase your revenues.
A/B Testing Idea #2 - Avoid demanding credit card information when offering free trials
Being required to enter credit card details evokes the negative feelings associated with spending money. Indeed, research has shown that the act of paying really disrupts the pleasure of an experience…
A/B Testing Idea #3 - Reduce the number of default products on your homepage
Displaying fewer default products on your homepage will help your visitors make better decisions, and feel less overwhelmed. Research shows that information overload results in less effective and satisfying…
A/B Testing Idea #4 - To demonstrate how easy your site is to use, offer 'how-to' pages and prioritise video format
If you show your visitors how easy it is for them to act (i.e. to complete an action on your website, or to utilise one of your products, or services) by providing "how-to" pages and videos…
A/B Testing Idea #6 - Offer & clearly display an attractive guarantee or refund policy
By clearly offering an attractive guarantee or refund policy, customers won't find the process of paying as difficult, or negative, as they will feel that they will be able to return the product…
A/B Testing Idea #7 - Choose a contrasting button colour and size for your Call-to-Action
The objective of a Call-to-Action (CTA) button is to encourage your visitors to do something specific. Choosing a contrasting button colour and size will make it more prominent on your page so that…
A/B Testing Idea #8 - List the strongest benefits first
Re-ordering the benefits of your offer by putting the strongest ones first will more easily capture your visistors' attention, and make a better impression. Research has shown that people recall…
A/B Testing Idea #10 - Include testimonials (with name, logo and face) on your home page
If you have positive reviews about your products or services then display them on your homepage. Having this "social proof" as one of the first things visitors will see is a proven and&…
A/B Testing Idea #11 - Emphasise your search bar
If you notice that your site visitors are using the search bar often, make it more prominent by varying its colour, size and position on your page. People are more likely to notice and remember…
A/B Testing Idea #14 - Display the number of "likes" next to your product
Displaying the number of people who have already "liked" your product is an effective persuasion tool. Research has shown that we have a strong tendency to copy others' choices and behaviour…
A/B Testing Idea #17 - Blur or fade images to reduce the emphasis on them
By blurring or fading images, you can place emphasis on something else instead. People are more likely to notice and remember an element that stands out. Your visitors will immediately be attracted…
A/B Testing Idea #19 - Reduce the number of categories and menu options displayed
Offering fewer categories and/or menu options will help your visitors make better decisions and feel less overwhelmed. Research shows that information overload results in less effective and satisfying…
A/B Testing Idea #21 - Offer online-only products and display "Available online only"
By offering online-only products, people will be more encouraged to make purchases as the products will seem to be more scarce in comparison to those products that can also be bought in store. The idea…
A/B Testing Idea #22 - Offer free returns
By offering free returns, your customers will be less likely to feel the "pain of buying" as acutely as they know that they have the option of returning the item if it is not what they …
A/B Testing Idea #25 - Allow the option to 'add to basket" in 1-click
Offering a 1-click "add to basket" option speeds up the paying process, which will help customers to avoid the negative feelings associated with spending money. Indeed, research has shown…
A/B Testing Idea #26 - Use a higher pricing plan as a decoy
Displaying a new pricing plan that is much higher than the others currently offered could be an efficient decoy, worth testing on your site. Offering a pricing plan that is significantly higher…
A/B Testing Idea #27 - Create a decoy-effect by displaying an extra product
Displaying a decoy product at a higher price will change people's perception of the perceived value of your other products on offer. Offering three options instead of two, with the highest price…
A/B Testing Idea #28 - Restructure your navigation menu
Re-ordering your navigation menu by putting the most important links at the beginning and the end of your menu will help to ensure visitors notice and click on them. Research has shown that people recall…
A/B Testing Idea #29 - Select a price which has the smallest amount of letters possible
Choosing a price with fewer syllables removes a little of the cognitive strain from your customer and things which are quicker and easier to understand are instantly more familiar. The clearer you can…
A/B Testing Idea #32 - Make your menu responsive (mobile-friendly)
A mobile-friendly menu is essential to ensure that you don't miss out on customers using mobile devices. Having a menu that is mobile responsive will not only be more aesthetically pleasing but will…
A/B Testing Idea #33 - Display the daily or monthly price to make the amount seem smaller
By showing the price per day or month rather than the total price, it can often seem like less. Your customer will tend to use this smaller amount as an anchor to decide whether the purchase is good…
A/B Testing Idea #34 - Display a higher price first
People often use an initial piece of information to make subsequent judgements so if you display a higher price first, it will be the first one your customers read and they will use it as an anchor to…
A/B Testing Idea #36 - Create a dedicated search bar within a specific range of products
Research shows that information overload and too much choice results in less effective and satisfying decisions than when less information is presented or fewer options are on offer. It can also lead …
A/B Testing Idea #37 - Remove the Category drop-down menu from your homepage
The category bars and their drop-down menus are standard on most websites, but it's not always the best way to present the product category. These drop-down menus often offer a poor user experience…
A/B Testing Idea #54 - The 4 Ws "Who, What, Where, Why" - Ensure that your homepage addresses all of these
Your homepage is most usually the first page your customers will arrive on when they visit your website and so it is vital that it is clear, easy to understand and gives them as much information as they…
A/B Testing Idea #57 - Make your website responsive (mobile-friendly)
A mobile-friendly website is essential to ensure that you don't miss out on customers using mobile devices. A website that is mobile responsive will not only be more aesthetically pleasing but will…
A/B Testing Idea #70 - Offer the possibility to remove rather than to add elements when users make their own personalised plan
If you are offering your customers the chance to create their own custom plan then it is better to offer by default the plan including all available features. Firstly, studies have shown that we are…
A/B Testing Idea #71 - Simplify and restrict options available to customers to choose from
People will often not chose a product if they are presented with a wide range of products to choose from. There is a risk of them being overwhelmed and thus not choosing anything. In order to avoid this…
A/B Testing Idea #74 - Improve your customer service by having a live chat option
Live chat is a very effective method of communication with your site visitors. Offering an immediate and direct link to another human being will give your customers confidence and reassurance not only…
A/B Testing Idea #76 - Utilize smaller font sizes to indicate price to pay
Using a smaller font size for your pricing is doubly effective. Firstly, it of course makes the price more subtle and so doesn't automatically draw people's attention towards the fact of paying…
A/B Testing Idea #77 - When possible, get rid of the decimal point in the price tag
Whenever possible, remove the decimal point from your pricing as it is not necessary and adds a little extra cognitive strain for your customer. The clearer you can make things the better as people want…
A/B Testing Idea #78 - For high numbers, more than five digits, prices should not be rounded
Careful and precise pricing is particularly important when dealing with a large sum of money. It has been shown that when purchasing a car, for example, people will actually pay more money when the prices…
A/B Testing Idea #80 - Avoid showing any signs of currency
Removing the currency sign from your prices will help customers to avoid the negative feelings associated with spending money. Indeed, research has shown that the act of paying really disrupts the pleasure…
A/B Testing Idea #82 - Give your pricing plans relatable, helpful names
The names you use for your pricing plans can really make a difference. By using names that your customers are familiar with, you will trigger an immediate emotional response that will enhance their positivity…
A/B Testing Idea #83 - Ensure to have a page dedicated to your pricing plans
Creating a page that is dedicated solely to your pricing schemes and offers has many benefits. Firstly, it's a simple, clear and effective way of displaying all your prices to your visitor meaning…
A/B Testing Idea #87 - Embed in your call-to-action some of your value propositions
Your Call-to-Action text is important as it is the final step before the conversion and so is the final point at which you can convince customers to follow through and click on that button. Use the…
A/B Testing Idea #88 - Add human pictures to your testimonials
Adding human pictures to your testimonials and will lend them an extra credibility and therefore lead users to place more trust in them. People are likely to connect more immediately with a visual …
A/B Testing Idea #89 - Follow a simple rule: 1 Call-to-action 1: direct message 1: unique selling proposition
People respond best to clear, direct and easy-to-understand information and are easily distracted or put off by extraneous information or demands on their attention. To avoid this, try following the…
A/B Testing Idea #90 - Combine functions which are similar
People respond best to clear, direct and easy-to-understand information and are easily distracted or put off by extraneous information or demands on their attention. To avoid this, make sure you streamline…
A/B Testing Idea #92 - Indicate your primary Call-to-action twice or more
It is almost always better to display your Call-to-Action (CTA) as a button rather than a simple link as it will both attract your user's attention and make it clear that it is a CTA ready to be clicked…
A/B Testing Idea #93 - As a user visits your website, alter the Call-to-actions
In order to draw attention to your Call-to-Action, try setting it to alter whilst your visitor is on the page. We are naturally drawn to those things which stand out from their environment and something…
A/B Testing Idea #94 - Ensure that your call-to-action appears above the fold
The "fold" is the line that separates the visible part of your webpage from the part that will only be visible once your visitor scrolls down. Your Call-To-Action (CTA) button should always …
A/B Testing Idea #95 - Limit the numbers of words in your call-to-action to 2
The simpler and more attention-grabbing you can make your Call-to-Action (CTA) the better. Customers prefer to use less mental energy and want to be led with ease around your site. Using only 2 words…
A/B Testing Idea #96 - Create urgency by giving a limited timeframe for fast delivery
Offering fast delivery time is a strong motivator for your customers to complete a purchase as we always prefer to take an option that results in quicker gratification. What's more, as you'…
A/B Testing Idea #97 - Add white space around your call-to-action
Increasing the amount of white space around your Call-to-Action (CTA) will draw attention to it and make for a much more pleasing visual experience for the user. Equally, making sure there isn't an…
A/B Testing Idea #98 - Ask yourself if your call-to-action is persuasive enough
You want your Call-to-Action (CTA) text to tell people immediately why they should click on it and to help persuade your visitors to proceed forward with a positive action. Using engaging and persuasive…
A/B Testing Idea #99 - Leverage the power of visual cues such as imagery to focus attention towards your call-to-action
Using clean, clear imagery is a great way to draw attention to your Call-to-Action (CTA). As in the example above, adding an additional simple visual stimulus that stands out through colour or another…
A/B Testing Idea #100 - Display an exit pop-up when your visitor goes to close the page
It happens all too often that your users leave your website because they did not find what they wanted. Perhaps they only visited one or two pages. Therefore, by setting up an "exit pop-up…
A/B Testing Idea #102 - If human pictures are used, the gaze should point towards crucial parts of your website
As humans, we have a natural, innate tendency to follow's others' gazes. It is an important social stimulus and often the way we learn about the world as we are growing up. This can therefore…
A/B Testing Idea #103 - Create a sense of trust by focusing users' attention to pictures they can relate to
Don't simply use random images on your website; it is best to encourage your customers to identify with the image. For instance, if you sell DIY products to private individuals, the most effective…
A/B Testing Idea #104 - Emotion and rational purchasing decisions: implications for rounding prices
Our brains process prices differently depending on whether a purchase is guided by rationality (for example for non-luxury, necessary goods) or by emotions (those products which we buy to make us happy…
A/B Testing Idea #106 - Give the possibility to pay in instalments
The way in which a price is presented to your customer can greatly influence how they perceive the value of it. For example, offering people the option to pay in installments will subconsciously make …
A/B Testing Idea #107 - Demonstrate the per day cost of monthly or yearly plans
Rather than only showing the yearly or monthly cost of a subscription, it can be effective to also display the daily equivalent. Studies have shown that we use a first piece of information as an anchoring…
A/B Testing Idea #109 - Expose your users to large numbers
Exposing website visitors to any high numbers before displaying your product prices can be very effective in influencing their perception of your price value. Studies have shown that people tend to…
A/B Testing Idea #110 - As your products become older, increase their price
Your customers don't judge prices in terms of "absolute values" (as they don't really know the exact value of things) but instead using a set of references constructed through looking…
A/B Testing Idea #111 - When prices change, make the change stand out by displaying them with different font sizes
Displaying a previous, higher price alongside your current price is a great way of convincing people that what you're offering is good value. One easy and effective way to enhance this though is to…
A/B Testing Idea #112 - Use "Descending Price" as your default sorting option
People often use an initial piece of information to make subsequent judgements so if you have "Descending Price" as your default sorting option, people will see your highest priced items first…
A/B Testing Idea #114 - Emphasise the experiential advantages over the monetary ones
It's a good idea to avoid references to money when presenting your products to customers and instead to place emphasis on the experience that they will enjoy using them. People place more value…
A/B Testing Idea #115 - Offer your very own method of paying or currency
Using a custom currency (credits, points, etc.) will reduce the pain of paying (the negative feelings associated with spending money). Indeed, research has shown that the act of paying really disrupts…
A/B Testing Idea #116 - When price is below 100 ($,£,€) show discounts in percentage form rather than in absolute value
By displaying discounts in percentage rather than in value when product price is below 100 (£/$/€), you make your promotions seem as attractive as possible by altering the way you frame…
A/B Testing Idea #117 - Explain the logic behind the promotion
Whilst offering discounts is a great way of moving stock, you don't want your customers to be left wondering why certain products are discounted and potentially questioning the quality of the product…
A/B Testing Idea #118 - Give discounts which are simple to calculate
Using precise, non-rounded numbers is a good way of making your prices seem smaller but one occasion when you don't want to do this is when you're offering discounts. You want your discounts to…
A/B Testing Idea #119 - Augment prices more often, but by smaller increments
Avoid waiting until the moment of desperation to suddenly raise your prices, anticipate and increase them gradually. Using frequent but small price increases will reduce the impact that these could have…
A/B Testing Idea #125 - Utilize your customer's details to customize your content offering
Your customer will feel more involved in and connected with your content if you make use of their name to give it a personalised touch. A natural tendency we experience is "implicit egotism"…
A/B Testing Idea #126 - Draw in your customer by using "we"
By using a personal pronoun instead of an impersonal form, you immediately involve your customer in the situation or product you're referencing, which will trigger a subtle emotional response and …
A/B Testing Idea #127 - Frame intangible concepts with iconic phrasing to make them more tangible
Metaphorical language is a compelling form of communication that can allow you, in certain cases, to better convey your message. It can help to better attract your customer's attention and allow them…
A/B Testing Idea #128 - Leverage the strength in displaying numbers rather than percentages to indicate amounts of individuals
Your visitors will perceive the same information in different ways depending on how you present it to them, It's therefore important to ensure you present information using appropriate values or framing…
A/B Testing Idea #131 - If you don't know their name, use "you" or "your" to personalise the message
By using a personal pronoun instead of an impersonal form, you immediately involve your customer in the situation or product you're referencing, which will trigger a subtle emotional response and …
A/B Testing Idea #134 - Place graphs, visuals and pictures on the left-and side of the screen
Visual elements positioned on the left are processed by the right hemisphere of the brain, which is better suited for image processing. Therefore, people will "digest" the page more quickly …
A/B Testing Idea #135 - Contextualise product pictures in the ideal situation in which they should be used
If your customer can visualise themselves using your product then they'll feel more inclined to buy it. You can ensure this by setting your product images in such a way as to increase the chances…
A/B Testing Idea #136 - When appropriate, employ charismatic models
Using attractive models on your site can be very effective in the right context. Studies have shown that using a model to market a product increases its credibility, how much attention people pay to…
A/B Testing Idea #137 - Increase the size of terms which convey sentiments
Words that convey emotion are important parts of your content as these are trigger words that will elicit a response and engagement from your visitor. Studies have shown that we pay more attention …
A/B Testing Idea #138 - Focus on the multitude characteristics of your products rather than on listing the technical specifications
On your product page, it is best to list all available features rather than just choosing to display a few of the main ones. People are generally more drawn towards products with lots of features and…
A/B Testing Idea #139 - Enhance your Call-to-action by altering its aesthetics thanks to border, levels or shadows
Your Call-to-Action (CTA) is a button - you need it to look like one! Adding depth to your CTA through using a border, bevel or shadowing will help to clearly distinguish it as a button that is there …
A/B Testing Idea #140 - Convey movement by adding an arrow to your Call-to-Action button
Your Call-to-Action (CTA) is a button - you need it to look like one! Adding an arrow to your CTA will help to clearly distinguish it as a button that is there to be clicked on to move on to the next …
A/B Testing Idea #143 - Alter the aesthetics of your Call-to-action when your user hoover over it
Simply making it so that your Call-to-Action button alters in some way when the cursor hovers over it will clearly distinguish it as a button that is there to be clicked on. A visual effect to indicate…
A/B Testing Idea #144 - Utilize a multi-step (at least 2) opt-in
Whilst is might seem counter-intuitive, two-step opt-ins are actually more powerful than one-step opt-ins. A One-Step Opt-In consists of simply presenting input fields directly on the page, whilst a Two…
A/B Testing Idea #146 - Show customers' feedback near offering or Call-to-action
Showing potential customers the positive feedback from others who have already purchased a product, used a service or signed up for membership etc. is an effective persuasion technique. Not only does…
A/B Testing Idea #147 - Add more white space in your pages
A lot of websites consider white space to be lost space but they couldn't be more wrong! Increasing the amount of white space makes for a much clearer page and therefore a more pleasing visual experience…
A/B Testing Idea #148 - Nudge your visitor to your Call-to-action through arrows and visual cues
Your visitor's brains will be immediately drawn towards familiar visual elements (like arrows) as they notice and understand these visuals more quickly than any other information on the page. Utilising…
A/B Testing Idea #154 - Be consistent with your product images throughout your site
It's common knowledge that users lack patience when surfing the web. When they are on an eCommerce website they want to be able to see products quickly and easily. A good way of doing this is to…
A/B Testing Idea #156 - Facilitate your user's thoughts before asking them to choose
Whilst offering a default choice is often very effective because it allows people to make a decision in a passive manner - which is often preferred as it requires less mental effort - there are some cases…
A/B Testing Idea #159 - Prioritise your most luxurious products
If you display your most beautiful and luxurious product first, your visitors will use it as a point of reference to evaluate the following products. This first element will stay anchored in their minds…
A/B Testing Idea #163 - Use pictograms to help visitors visualise the simplicity of a process or task
The more your visitor is convinced of the simplicity of an action on your site (for example your purchase or registration process), the more motivated they will be to complete it. Using simple, clear …
A/B Testing Idea #164 - Indicate "Most Popular" as your desired plan to be chosen
Marking your target plan as "Most Popular" is an effective persuasion technique to encourage customers to choose it. Research has shown that we have a strong tendency to copy others' …
A/B Testing Idea #166 - Nudge your users to use a particular payment method by indicating how many users have used it
If you have a method of payment that you would prefer your customers use for any reason (reduced fees, easier management, etc.) then you can steer them towards this option through showing the percentage…
A/B Testing Idea #167 - Mark your best products as "Popular Choice"
Marking your best products as a "Popular Choice" is an effective persuasion technique to encourage more people to make the same purchase. Research has shown that we have a strong tendency…
A/B Testing Idea #168 - Display on specialised and expert reviews for your products' endorsements
Displaying expert reviews or testimonials is an effective way of endorsing your products. The positive feedback and opinions of customer's peers is incredibly important as we often rely on this "…
A/B Testing Idea #169 - Indicate the number of users who have already created an account
Displaying the number of people who have already signed up to your website or newsletter is an effective persuasion tool. Research has shown that we have a strong tendency to copy others' choices…
A/B Testing Idea #171 - Customize your discount promotions by integrating your user's name/details
Your customer will feel more involved in and connected with your coupon code - and therefore be more likely to use it - if you make use of their name to give it a personalised touch. A natural tendency…
A/B Testing Idea #173 - Offer a FREE upgrade to a better delivery option with first purchase or referal
Providing a free upgrade to express delivery for new customers is a strategy based on the "give and take" idea: you provide your client with something of value (free express delivery) so that…
A/B Testing Idea #174 - Display specific Unique Selling Propositions (USPs) based on your target customer
Studies have shown that most people associate positively with themselves and things that are either connected to them or that they can identify with. This is why it is so important to ensure that you…
A/B Testing Idea #175 - Delete up to 10% of features but maintain previous, identical pricing
People are unlikely to notice changes as long as these are kept below 10% so you are able to reduce the content and features offered in your pricing plans by 5 to 10% without many visitors noticing that…
A/B Testing Idea #176 - Show lower-quality products near higher-quality ones
To make your higher-end products seem even more attractive, display them alongside your lower-end products so that customers can compare the two together. The difference in quality will be larger and …
A/B Testing Idea #185 - Use exit surveys to get feedback and boost your likability
It's proven that people enjoy giving their opinion and to be asked for feedback. What's more if you ask for this using simply a short, easy-to-complete survey then you really increase your chances…
A/B Testing Idea #186 - Frame your products in the best light possible: "number 1", "best selling", "fastest growing"
Studies have shown that individuals tend to follow others' choices or behaviour when trying to make decisions. We automatically presume that if lots of our peers are doing something or buying a…
A/B Testing Idea #187 - Display an exit pop-up when people try to leave their basket before completing the checkout process
If your customers have made it to the basket or payment page of your checkout funnel then they've already invested a certain amount of time on your site. The exit pop-up is a good idea to try and …
A/B Testing Idea #189 - Display groups of testimonials rather than just one solitary testimonial
It's always better to display multiple testimonials together rather than just one on its own. Firstly, your customers will be much more likely to feel confident in these testimonials if there are …
A/B Testing Idea #190 - Feature testimonials from target audience peers rather than celebrities
The main objective of displaying testimonials is to help your site visitors to identify with these, place trust in them and therefore decide to become customers as well. We're more likely to identify…
A/B Testing Idea #192 - Display contextual details (such as location) to allow users to identify with the reviewer
Featured testimonials will be more credible if your users can identify with the reviewers and view them as real people rather than just disconnected words on the screen. Contextual details like location…
A/B Testing Idea #195 - Add “as featured in” or “recommended by” content
Lending authority to your marketing can be really effective. Certainly in today's society, people are so bombarded with marketing messages that they don't necessarily place a lot of trust in what…
A/B Testing Idea #201 - Offer promotions in a format of a range, e.g. 15% to 60% discounts
Studies have shown that a variable rewards system can be very effective as a motivational tool. The "task" in question becomes altogether more exciting and interesting when there is a variable…
A/B Testing Idea #214 - When displaying promotions, exhibit the previous prices, to accentuate them
When offering discounted prices, it is essential to always still display the previous higher prices as well (crossed out is advisable to avoid confusion). Studies have shown that people tend to use…
A/B Testing Idea #254 - Add the word "Free" directly to your Call-To-Action
It has been proven that spending money actually activates the areas in our brain that are associated with physical pain and feelings of disgust. On the contrary, the term "free" causes us a …
A/B Testing Idea #255 - Utilize numerical values to convey more persuasive messages
Most people have a strong tendency to ignore generic and basic information and prefer to focus on recent or specific information. Therefore, in your content and titles, insist on statistics or specific…
A/B Testing Idea #256 - Engage your users with a simple task or question
Place your customers in a positive frame of mind by giving them a small "victory". Indeed, ask your client to perform a simple task before you can ask then for something longer and more complicated…
A/B Testing Idea #257 - Avoid facial distraction by using face images to direct attention to the call-to-action
Beware of images! On the one hand, it's true that a user retains what is contained in an image more than in text. But be careful - if you use an image of a face that is looking directly at the user…
A/B Testing Idea #258 - Whenever possible, convey messages using rhymes as they will be more easily remembered
"A nose in need deserves Puffs indeed", "If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit". You know these slogans and better you will easily remember it. Indeed, these slogans have…
A/B Testing Idea #259 - Prioritise active over passive voice
Make simple, concise sentences in the active voice to simplify the understanding and impact of your message. A grammatically complex sentence will not have the same immediate effect on the mind of your…
A/B Testing Idea #260 - Prioritise pictures, visual elements over lone text
“A picture paints a thousand words”. Indeed, the human brain learns and retains information much better when it comes in the form of images rather than words. Images do not require translation…
A/B Testing Idea #261 - Instead of trying too hard to sell, be more specific in your sales argument
Arguments or tag-lines that are too fluffy and reminiscent of an unfounded sales pitch - such as "our customers love us" or "our software is very reliable" - can be effective in the…
A/B Testing Idea #262 - Prioritise 1st person pronouns
The power of "we" or "our" is not to be underestimated. We are social and group-dwelling beings, people, and we feel most comfortable and positive when we are included as part of a…
A/B Testing Idea #263 - Do not offer customers only one possibility.
A unique and effective tool of persuasion can in fact be to remind your customers that they have the freedom to choose what to do. Incorporating wording in your copy that emphasises to your customers …
A/B Testing Idea #264 - Do not shy away from mentioning some fall backs
On most websites, negative reviews or drawbacks are invisible while on others (e.g. Amazon), those are clearly displayed alongside the pros. Believe it or not, but hiding your drawbacks is not the solution…
A/B Testing Idea #265 - Utilize numbers in your header
It has been shown that a title containing numbers attract our look more often and therefore would increase the conversion rate. These figures don't need to be very sophisticated. "30-day free…
A/B Testing Idea #266 - Render the user's basket continuously accessible through out your funnel
It is a good idea to give customers the opportunity to view the contents of their basket at all times by displaying a basket icon on all pages that shows what is already saved in there when hovered over…
A/B Testing Idea #267 - Display pictures of your team members to enhance their trustworthiness
Obviously you want your site to look professional, but using photos taken from a database showing suited and booted workers with sparkling white smiles will ring as untrue to most customers. Instead, …
A/B Testing Idea #268 - Use interactive images rather than static ones
Research has shown that consumers are generally more drawn to interactive images than static ones. The interactive images provide a "fun" aspect to the user experience thanks, for example, to…
A/B Testing Idea #270 - Accurately indicate delivery time frames, including restrictions
To display delivery time in weeks or in days? That is the question... The answer is actually pretty simple. During the purchase process the customer will focus on the numbers themselves and they will …
A/B Testing Idea #271 - Clarify any intrigue created to bring the customer to your website
Humans tend to desire closure and don't like to be kept in the dark. This is why it can be very effective to engage your customer through first presenting an intriguing statement, and immediately …
A/B Testing Idea #272 - Offer feature-by-feature comparisons
Providing a comparison table will allow your customers to immediately access all the information required for decision-making. Studies have shown that our perceptions are formed by using comparison techniques…
A/B Testing Idea #273 - Contextualise savings with real-life applications
The way you frame a saving can greatly influence the effect it will have on your customers. Imagine a bank, for instance, which announces on its landing page: "With us, you don't pay bank charges…
A/B Testing Idea #274 - Display text in such a manner that it focuses the attention to the Call-to-action
Our brains form the majority of the images we “see” and like to be given direction about what to focus on so using visual cues help to draw attention towards certain elements. Lead your visitor…
A/B Testing Idea #275 - Allow users, with your search bar, to jump to suggestions based on what they typed
In order to increase conversion rates, simply help your customer to find what they are looking for as quickly and easily as possible. Offering suggestions in the search bar based on what the customer …
A/B Testing Idea #276 - Bring attention to a popular product to facilitate the visitor to make a decision
Studies have shown that individuals tend to follow others' choices or behaviour when trying to make decisions. We automatically presume that if lots of our peers are doing something or buying a particular…
A/B Testing Idea #277 - Avoid showing your Call-to-action more than once on the same page
Don't be tempted to display the same information twice in two different locations on your page (if it is a one-screen page that doesn't require any scrolling) because this will make it too busy…
A/B Testing Idea #278 - Emphasise your users, rather than yourself, who have used and endorsed your products
Studies have shown that individuals tend to follow others' choices or behaviour when trying to make decisions. We automatically presume that if lots of our peers are doing something or buying a particular…
A/B Testing Idea #281 - Be careful when using special characters, faults could decrease your credibility
When you create a web page, be careful that you don't have any accidental character faults due to coding problems or lack of care. The kind of symbols that are often seen on web pages, such as ▢ &…
A/B Testing Idea #282 - Use a recognisable phone number for your customer service and add your opening hours
If you use a special service phone number then your customers will automatically think twice about calling as they will be expecting high call charges and long wait times. This will make your business…
A/B Testing Idea #284 - Include more than one individual, or more than one product within your visual marketing material
People are more inclined to want to buy a product when it is shown in a way which helps them to visualise themselves using it. Therefore, to reduce the mental effort required on the part of your customer…
A/B Testing Idea #285 - Offer the possibility to postpone payment
Offering the possibility to postpone payment of a purchase will make the price of the item become less relevant to the buyer. Instead of thinking about the price, they will be thinking about the fact …
A/B Testing Idea #286 - Hand out free gifts with products bought
The promise of a free gift is a strong incentive to get people to buy. Studies have shown that people are likely to feel compelled to give something back when they receive something for free (it's…
A/B Testing Idea #287 - Do not shy away from sharing crucial information for no compensation
It is proven that we are more likely to give something to someone if they have given something to us already - the desire to reciprocate such behaviour is strong and can certainly lead to action and conversion…
A/B Testing Idea #289 - Condense your content to avoid losing the attention of your user
Make your blocks of content compact. That is to say, you should avoid trapping negative (i.e. useless, empty) space within your layout. For example, in the left-hand image above, you can see that there…
A/B Testing Idea #290 - Whenever possible, prioritise single and vertical columns
Using a two-column layout on your site could disturb the fluency with which the reader absorbs your content as you are splitting their attention between two areas. Rather than leading your visitor'…
A/B Testing Idea #291 - Nudge users to read your page by slightly overlapping design elements and images
If you completely separate the design of each content block then you won't give your visitor the encouragement they need to continue on reading down. Rather, after reading only the first block they…
A/B Testing Idea #293 - Indicate popular options as the default ones
Everyone hates filling out information online - the easier and quicker you can make that for your users, the more likely they are to follow through, complete an action and ultimately convert. One way …
A/B Testing Idea #294 - Display often-used options at the top of drop down lists
Everyone hates filling out information online - the easier and quicker you can make that for your customers, the more likely they are to follow through, complete an action and ultimately convert. One …
A/B Testing Idea #295 - Prioritise uncommon landing pages
We tend to better remember the things that affects us directly. Thus the fact of creating a landing page that emotionally affects your customers or create an original landing page is a good way to stay…
A/B Testing Idea #296 - If connected via Facebook, indicate how many friends have purchased or signed up
If you offer your customers the option to sign in using Facebook then make the most of this advantage. Indeed, using Facebook is a good way to quickly access data about a customer but that's not the…
A/B Testing Idea #297 - Allow users to identify themselves with a certain category of people, and then show them content based on their choice
Allow users to identify themselves with a certain category of people and then submit introduce the products that match with their needs can have several advantages. First, your customer feels included…
A/B Testing Idea #298 - Display your call-to-action as a visual animation
Introducing a Call-To-Action (CTA) using a floating animation that appears after a few moments could help increase conversions. Drawing attention to the Call-To-Action is essential for getting people …
A/B Testing Idea #299 - Make your call-to-action dynamic and delay it
Delaying your call-to-action can have its advantages. It allows the customer to absorb all the content on your page without any distraction and then will more strongly draw their eye due to its sudden…
A/B Testing Idea #300 - Carefully select the period and constraints of your "free trials"
To encourage maximum conversion it is important to pick the right trial length and limitations to play into the idea of scarcity and urgency. Offering a free trial period that is too long can mean that…
A/B Testing Idea #301 - Limit human error by disabling or replacing your call-to-action after users select it
Once your customer clicks on a Call-to-Action, disable or remove it to indicate that they have already clicked once and the action has been performed. This will prevent your customer from being tempted…
A/B Testing Idea #306 - Visually distinguish between important functions using colour, size and space
To avoid grave slip-ups, make sure that important functions are highlighted by separating them and using a different colour. This will ensure that the user's attention is drawn to it and they won&#…
A/B Testing Idea #308 - After small changes, allow users to undo the move rather than to continuously confirm
Rather than asking your customers to confirm changes they make by clicking on "yes" or "no", offer them the possibility to undo what they've already done. Although slight, the …
A/B Testing Idea #310 - Offer a clear and simple manner to close pop-up windows
Ensure you give your customer the power to close any pop-ups or other boxes on your site. Showing an immediately recognisable cross in the top-right of all boxes will allow customers to easily close them…
A/B Testing Idea #311 - After users leave a page, return them to where they left off
Sending the user directly back to the page or position in a sequence where they left off will help to minimise the negative effects of leaving a site or page. By sending them straight back to where they…
A/B Testing Idea #312 - Make sure you facilitate the user experience of drop-down menus and pop-up windows
Your users aren't perfect, they will regularly make mistakes with the cursor (as do we all!). For this reason, you need to create interfaces that are flexible and forgiving. Visitors are often confronted…
A/B Testing Idea #313 - Add hyperlinks for main menus, and any relevant categories
Users are not perfect, they make mistakes regularly. Indeed, it is common to see people click on areas that are not clickable. Do not try to fight against those mistakes, instead, add clickable functionality…
A/B Testing Idea #315 - Indicate what your visitor has most recently researched in a drop-down menu
When a user begins a search, start by showing them previous searches they have made that correspond. Displaying these first and perhaps in a different colour to really distinguish them is a good way of…
A/B Testing Idea #317 - Ensure that your fields are reactive to errors, antonyms and other syntax differences
Making sure your site visitors have a user experience that is as fluid and easy as possible is important to encourage your visitors to enjoy using your site and ultimately find what they are looking for…
A/B Testing Idea #318 - Simplify your customer's thinking process by doing any calculations for them
People strongly prefer and feel more positive about things that are easy and quick for us to understand. If you want your customer to respond well to information you provide and to feel happy using your…
A/B Testing Idea #320 - Mention the location of your physical store
One of the biggest issues for making sales online can be the lack of security some shoppers associate with online eCommerce sites. Therefore, if you also have physical stores, it can be very effective…
A/B Testing Idea #323 - When a customer selects a filter, ensure that it is automatically applied to the rest of your products
Often a customer types the colour of the desired product in the search bar. But often when typing, say, "red sofa", the search results will be all sofas, red or not red. To avoid discouraging…
A/B Testing Idea #324 - Utilize written content which slightly contradicts what the user wants to do
The more confident you user feels in navigating your website and completing tasks, the better experience they will have and the more likely they will be to convert. Report potential errors to your customers…
A/B Testing Idea #325 - Increase the clickable zone of your call-to-action if it is small
If your website contains small Call-to-Actions like the "see more" in the drawing above, add a transparent border around it in order to expand the clickable area. Users will not necessarily …
A/B Testing Idea #326 - Make your menus responsive for mobile
It is important these days to ensure your website is mobile responsive. When designing the interface for this though, it is advisable to use one-window drilldowns. That is to say, present each section…
A/B Testing Idea #327 - Avoid showing pop-up windows at the wrong time
Do not set up your pop-ups or overlays to trigger at the wrong times. Having a pop-up triggered as soon as you load a website can be extremely irritating to a user. Some will simply close the website …
A/B Testing Idea #328 - Avoid placing advertising on top of lists of products
It is best to make sure that your customer's attention is fully focused on the main factors that will lead to conversion. Therefore it isn't advisable to have ad banners places above your product…
A/B Testing Idea #329 - On mobile devices, ensure that you have easily clickable areas
On smaller screens, such as on mobile or tablet, it is common for users to experience frustration and unease when trying to click options as the hit areas can be too imprecise. When we are using our fingers…
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