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Page CRO Experiment Ideas

Comprehensive list of A/B tests and experiments organized by page type.

Homepage Experiments

Hero Section

Test Hypothesis
Headline variations Specific vs. abstract messaging
Subheadline clarity Add/refine to support headline
CTA above fold Include or exclude prominent CTA
Hero visual format Screenshot vs. GIF vs. illustration vs. video
CTA button color Test contrast and visibility
CTA button text "Start Free Trial" vs. "Get Started" vs. "See Demo"
Interactive demo Engage visitors immediately with product

Trust & Social Proof

Test Hypothesis
Logo placement Hero section vs. below fold
Case study in hero Show results immediately
Trust badges Add security, compliance, awards
Social proof in headline "Join 10,000+ teams" messaging
Testimonial placement Above fold vs. dedicated section
Video testimonials More engaging than text quotes

Features & Content

Test Hypothesis
Feature presentation Icons + descriptions vs. detailed sections
Section ordering Move high-value features up
Secondary CTAs Add/remove throughout page
Benefit vs. feature focus Lead with outcomes
Comparison section Show vs. competitors or status quo

Navigation & UX

Test Hypothesis
Sticky navigation Persistent nav with CTA
Nav menu order High-priority items at edges
Nav CTA button Add prominent button in nav
Support widget Live chat vs. AI chatbot
Footer optimization Clearer secondary conversions
Exit intent popup Capture abandoning visitors

Pricing Page Experiments

Price Presentation

Test Hypothesis
Annual vs. monthly display Highlight savings or simplify
Price points $99 vs. $100 vs. $97 psychology
"Most Popular" badge Highlight target plan
Number of tiers 3 vs. 4 vs. 2 visible options
Price anchoring Order plans to anchor expectations
Custom enterprise tier Show vs. "Contact Sales"

Pricing UX

Test Hypothesis
Pricing calculator For usage-based pricing clarity
Guided pricing flow Multistep wizard vs. comparison table
Feature comparison format Table vs. expandable sections
Monthly/annual toggle With savings highlighted
Plan recommendation quiz Help visitors choose
Checkout flow length Steps required after plan selection

Objection Handling

Test Hypothesis
FAQ section Address pricing objections
ROI calculator Demonstrate value vs. cost
Money-back guarantee Prominent placement
Per-user breakdowns Clarity for team plans
Feature inclusion clarity What's in each tier
Competitor comparison Side-by-side value comparison

Trust Signals

Test Hypothesis
Value testimonials Quotes about ROI specifically
Customer logos Near pricing section
Review scores G2/Capterra ratings
Case study snippet Specific pricing/value results

Demo Request Page Experiments

Form Optimization

Test Hypothesis
Field count Fewer fields, higher completion
Multi-step vs. single Progress bar encouragement
Form placement Above fold vs. after content
Phone field Include vs. exclude
Field enrichment Hide fields you can auto-fill
Form labels Inside field vs. above

Page Content

Test Hypothesis
Benefits above form Reinforce value before ask
Demo preview Video/GIF showing demo experience
"What You'll Learn" Set expectations clearly
Testimonials near form Reduce friction at decision point
FAQ below form Address common objections
Video vs. text Format for explaining value

CTA & Routing

Test Hypothesis
CTA text "Book Your Demo" vs. "Schedule 15-Min Call"
On-demand option Instant demo alongside live option
Personalized messaging Based on visitor data/source
Navigation removal Reduce page distractions
Calendar integration Inline booking vs. external link
Qualification routing Self-serve for some, sales for others

Resource/Blog Page Experiments

Content CTAs

Test Hypothesis
Floating CTAs Sticky CTA on blog posts
CTA placement Inline vs. end-of-post only
Reading time display Estimated reading time
Related resources End-of-article recommendations
Gated vs. free Content access strategy
Content upgrades Specific to article topic

Resource Section

Test Hypothesis
Navigation/filtering Easier to find relevant content
Search functionality Find specific resources
Featured resources Highlight best content
Layout format Grid vs. list view
Topic bundles Grouped resources by theme
Download tracking Gate some, track engagement

Landing Page Experiments

Message Match

Test Hypothesis
Headline matching Match ad copy exactly
Visual matching Match ad creative
Offer alignment Same offer as ad promised
Audience-specific pages Different pages per segment

Conversion Focus

Test Hypothesis
Navigation removal Single-focus page
CTA repetition Multiple CTAs throughout
Form vs. button Direct capture vs. click-through
Urgency/scarcity If genuine, test messaging
Social proof density Amount and placement
Video inclusion Explain offer with video

Page Length

Test Hypothesis
Short vs. long Quick conversion vs. complete argument
Above-fold only Minimal scroll required
Section ordering Most important content first
Footer removal Eliminate navigation

Feature Page Experiments

Feature Presentation

Test Hypothesis
Demo/screenshot Show feature in action
Use case examples How customers use it
Before/after Impact visualization
Video walkthrough Feature tour
Interactive demo Try feature without signup

Conversion Path

Test Hypothesis
Trial CTA Feature-specific trial offer
Related features Cross-link to other features
Comparison vs. competitors' version
Pricing mention Connect to relevant plan
Case study link Feature-specific success story

Cross-Page Experiments

Site-Wide Tests

Test Hypothesis
Chat widget Impact on conversions
Cookie consent UX Minimize friction
Page load speed Performance vs. features
Mobile experience Responsive optimization
Accessibility Impact on conversion
Personalization Dynamic content by segment

Navigation Tests

Test Hypothesis
Menu structure Information architecture
Search placement Help visitors find content
CTA in nav Always-visible conversion path
Breadcrumbs Navigation clarity