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What is A/B Testing?

A/B Testing is a controlled experiment that shows two versions of a page, email, or ad to separate audience segments to see which one performs better on a specific goal, such as clicks, sign-ups, or demo requests.

Who Is It For?

A/B testing is used day-to-day by teams responsible for turning traffic into pipeline — anyone who owns a landing page, email, or ad and needs proof of what actually moves the numbers.

CRO SpecialistsGrowth MarketersLanding Page & Web TeamsPerformance Marketing Managers

How Is It Used?

A/B testing replaces guesswork with evidence: instead of assuming a new headline or layout will convert better, teams test it against the current version with real traffic before rolling it out everywhere.

  • Run structured experiments comparing headlines, CTAs, layouts, or offers
  • Test one variable at a time, or use multivariate testing when there’s enough traffic
  • Measure results against a single primary metric until statistical significance is reached
  • Roll the winning variant into the permanent page or campaign

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long should an A/B test run?

Long enough to reach statistical significance and cover a full buying cycle — for most B2B SaaS sites that’s at least two to four weeks, depending on traffic volume.

What’s the difference between A/B testing and multivariate testing?

A/B testing compares two full variants of a page. Multivariate testing changes multiple elements at once to see which combination performs best, which needs more traffic to reach significance.