Conversion Optimisation

Variant

Plain English

A different of something.

Definition

A variant is a of a design or experience used in testing or experimentation.

In practice

Used in A/B or to compare .

The reality

Variants are often too similar or poorly designed to produce meaningful results.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is a variant?

It is a different used in testing.

Why are variants used?

To compare between options.

What makes a good variant?

Clear and meaningful differences.

What is a common issue?

Variants that are too similar.

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