You redesigned your website based on what "looked better." But did it actually convert better? You don't know — because you didn't test.
A/B testing is showing two versions of something to two groups of people and measuring which one performs better. Version A: your current headline. Version B: a new headline. Send 50% of traffic to each. After 1,000 visitors, version B gets 40% more clicks. Now you know — with data, not opinions — which headline works. This isn't enterprise-level complexity. A small business with 500 monthly website visitors can run meaningful A/B tests using free tools.
What to test (in priority order)
1. Headlines (biggest impact). The headline is the first thing visitors read. Changing 5 words can double your conversion rate. Test: benefit-focused vs feature-focused, question vs statement, short vs long, with numbers vs without. One test at a time.
2. Call-to-action buttons. Text, color, size, position. "Get Started" vs "Book Free Consultation" vs "See Pricing." Orange button vs green button. Above the fold vs below. CTA tests are fast because buttons get lots of clicks — you reach statistical significance quickly.
3. Page layout. Long form vs short form. Testimonials above vs below the fold. Video vs no video. Image vs no image. These tests take longer (need more traffic) but can have dramatic effects on conversion.
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