{"id":3625,"date":"2018-01-27T00:25:28","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T18:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/?p=3625"},"modified":"2018-01-27T00:25:28","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T18:55:28","slug":"5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Plugins to Do Split Testing in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>tuWe are surrounded by so many choices. Making the right choice is always hard. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if, instead of having to make chooses manually, we could use a tool to find out what works best for our webpage? Testing helps us to make these decisions based on real world <a href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/protect-ai-data-security\/\">data<\/a> and evidence, instead of just guessing.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#What_is_AB_testing\" >What is A\/B testing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_doing_AB_Split_test\" >What are the benefits of doing A\/B Split test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#5_Great_Plugins_to_Do_Split_Testing\" >5 Great Plugins to Do Split Testing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#1_Nelio_AB_Testing\" >1. \u00a0Nelio A\/B Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#2_Simple_Page_Tester\" >2. Simple Page Tester<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#3_Title_Experiments_Free\" >3. Title Experiments Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#4_AB_Press_Optimizer\" >4. AB Press Optimizer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#5_WordPress_Calls_to_Action\" >5. WordPress Calls to Action<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/5-great-plugins-split-testing-wordpress\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we explore the topic of A\/B split testing from the top, and give you the top 5 testing tools so you can use to implement A\/B testing on your own WordPress site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3629\" src=\"https:\/\/programesecure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180127_002300-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"5 Great Plugins to Do Split Testing in WordPress\" width=\"810\" height=\"502\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_AB_testing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is A\/B testing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\/B testing is the process of comparing the two different versions of a webpage (A and B) and testing them against each other. It accurately tracks and measures traffic to each variation in order to accurately find the winner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are actually three main types of A\/B testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split Testing <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multivariate Testing <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experimental Testing <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will be talking about Split Testing only in this article. Split testing is a way of finding what works better by comparing one element on a page to an alternate version of the same element.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_doing_AB_Split_test\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits of doing A\/B Split test?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\/B split test is incredibly useful. Let\u2019s take a look at some major benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The split test will help you make massive improvements in your site design and features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use split testing to help you create better marketing campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split testing is a proven way to increases conversions rates and revenue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data obtained from tests can help you take complex decisions with ease.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can test just anything on your site. Buttons, colors, forms, fonts, contents, navigation, tables and product prices are some commonly tested elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there Premium Themes with Split Testing Built In?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, some premium theme builders come with split testing features built in, such as Thrive Themes and Divi. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.dynamicdrive.com\/best-wordpress-page-builders-reviewed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this blog post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a look at powerful theme builders that support split testing, among other useful features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Great_Plugins_to_Do_Split_Testing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Great Plugins to Do Split Testing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not using one of the theme builders above that come with split testing built in, fear not. The following are 5 plugins that achieve this functionality as plugins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nelio_AB_Testing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/nelio-ab-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nelio A\/B Testing<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nelio is a full-featured A\/B testing which allows you to perform almost any kind of test you want from &#8211; entire pages, headlines, theme variations, widgets, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside of this plugin is its view-based pricing system that forces you to purchase higher tiers of the premium version as your site traffic grows. Its free plan is very limited. If you don\u2019t mind paying for premium service then you should definitely consider Nelio AB testing plugin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Simple_Page_Tester\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/simple-page-tester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Page Tester<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the plugin is remarkably simple to use, it can handle complex split tests. With its free version, you can A\/B test entire posts and pages and make any changes you need using the WordPress editor. The premium version can track individual page elements using shortcodes and works with WooCommerce for eCommerce split testing. You can even integrate this plugin with Google Analytics. The plugin does not have views limitation and allows you to run as many tests as you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Title_Experiments_Free\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-experiments-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title Experiments Free<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The title is the most important element to attract viewers to any post. With Title Experiments Free plugin you can test your titles and discover what your readers find interesting. All you have to do is add multiple title variants whenever you publish a post. Then Title Experiments will sort out the best title for you. Title Experiments is so simple and free that there\u2019s no reason not to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_AB_Press_Optimizer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abpressoptimizer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AB Press Optimizer<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AB Press Optimizer is another premium testing plugin that allows you to split test any element in your theme, page, post, or custom post types. The plugin will automatically use its algorithms to declare a winner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fan of the plugin, says: \u201cWhat I love about the plugin is that it has no recurring monthly costs. Also, there are no view limits and you are free to perform as many tests and variations as you wish. For small sites like ours, that\u2019s huge.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_WordPress_Calls_to_Action\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress Calls to Action<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress Calls to Action allows you to monitor and track conversion rates, run a\/b or multivariate split tests to generate a lead as cost effectively as possible. The plugin can either work as a standalone solution or integrate with WordPress Landing Pages for even more functionality. It provides a simple solution that can offer major improvements without much time investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a pleathera of split testing plugins at your disposal,A\/B testing is no longer just reserved for big businesses with big budgets. What\u2019s your views on WordPress A\/B testing? Which is your favorite A\/B testing tool? Tell us in the comment below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Credits:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kate Johnson blogs about budgeting, saving money, and how to become a digital nomad over at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best of Budgets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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