Comparing two versions of a design to see which performs better against a predetermined goal
- A/B testing is an optimization technique that allows you to compare two different versions of a design to see which one gets you closer to a business objective.
- Tests are run by randomly assigning different people down two paths—the “A” test and the “B” test—until a statistically relevant sample size is reached.
- Testing can assess design aspects such as different treatments of text copy (tone, length, and font size); form elements (how many, layout, and which are required); and different treatments of the button or call to action (page placement, size, color, and labeling).
- A/B testing won’t help you understand why the design ...