The Art and Science of A/B Testing in Digital Marketing
“About 77% of companies now run A/B testing on their websites.” ( Mailmodo ) Have you ever wondered why some ads grab your attention while others don’t? Or why one email makes you click while another gets ignored? The truth is, marketers don’t always know what will work best. That’s where A/B testing comes in. It’s a simple but powerful way to compare two versions of something—like a headline, an image, or a call‑to‑action button—and see which one performs better. Think of it like a science experiment. You change one thing, keep everything else the same, and measure the results. But it’s also an art, because you need creativity to decide what to test and how to present it. This mix of art and science makes A/B testing one of the most useful tools in digital marketing. By the end of this post, you’ll know how to set up your first A/B test, how to measure success, and how to use what you learn to improve your marketing campaigns. What Is A/B Testing? A/B testing is sometimes called “s...