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A/B testing and SEO: How to navigate pitfalls and maximize results

Search Engine Land

A/B testing can be a great tool for enhancing website functionality, user experience and conversions. However, when done at an enterprise scale, A/B testing poses unique challenges that can inadvertently undermine a site’s SEO performance.

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A/B testing alternatives for low-traffic websites

ConversionXL

In a world where A/B tests are done by over 70% of online businesses , choosing not to follow a data-driven methodology to make informed decisions on website changes might seem unreasonable. Or if your management refuses to justify the costs of A/B testing? Alternatives to A/B testing for low-traffic sites.

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How to Segment A/B Test Results to Find Gold

ConversionXL

You run an A/B test , and it’s a winner. Does it mean that the treatments that you tested didn’t resonate with anyone? If you target all visitors with the A/B test, it merely reports overall results – and ignores what happens in a portion of your traffic, in segments. Your users are different.

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How 8 Different A/B Testing Tools Affect Site Speed (Original Study)

ConversionXL

But A/B testing tools actually may slow down your site. We researched 8 different testing tools to show how your site performance is affected by each one. That was before implementing an A/B testing tool. After implementing the testing (according to the vendor’s best practices), the score dropped 12 points.

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How to Use UX Research to Create Smarter A/B Test Variations

ConversionXL

A/B testing is common practice and it can be a powerful optimization strategy when it’s used properly. Unfortunately, there are experimentation flaws associated with A/B testing as well. Unfortunately, there are experimentation flaws associated with A/B testing as well. Where A/B Tests Are Going Wrong.

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5 Things Many Marketers Forget When Running A/B Tests

Hubspot

"Let''s A/B test it" is the new "Let''s circle back on that.". Synergy and circling back usually only result in the appearance of doing work, while intelligently testing techniques and generating actionable data actually helps you accomplish your business goals. 2) Creating the Test Before You Set Your Goals.

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Web Analytics Analysis: How to Find Problem Areas & A/B Test Ideas

ConversionXL

It’s about doing the research, asking the right questions, digging for clues in problem areas, paying attention to the signs when they appear, and running smart A/B tests. Set up measurements for your KPIs and identify leaks in your funnel.” Find quick wins / fixes and future A/B test ideas.