E-Commerce & Online Business · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 5: Store Analytics and Conversion · Lesson 3 of 3

Testing Improvements

Change one thing and measure the effect.

In this lesson you will

  • Plan an A/B test
  • Decide from results

Key concepts

hypothesisA/B testsample sizedecision

The lesson

Write a hypothesis: 'Showing delivery fees on product pages will increase checkouts.'

Test one change at a time, ideally showing versions to similar visitors at the same time.

Run long enough to collect enough orders, then keep the winner and test the next idea.

Step by step

  1. Write a hypothesis.
  2. Design the test.
  3. Set the measure and duration.
  4. Plan the decision.

Practice activity

Write a test plan for the funnel's biggest drop.

Expected result: A clear, measurable test plan.

Check your understanding

  1. Why change one thing at a time?

    Show answer

    To know what caused the effect.

  2. What does a hypothesis state?

    Show answer

    The change and the expected effect.

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