do's and don'ts of a b testing your marketing emails

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Are you unfamiliar with A/B testing? If yes, then you must definitely go through this power point presentation to know the Do's and Don'ts of A/B testing.

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Do's and Don'ts of A/B-Testing Your Marketing Emails

Overview

Through A/B testing you can very well verify the impact a copy, design or scheduling change can have on the success of your email campaigns. However, if you are unacquainted with A/B testing or if you are just planning to get started with it, then do remember that it is a vast project to initiate.

Following are the Do’s and Don’ts list of A/B testing that can guide you in the right direction.

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There are multiple test that you can run on your emails . However, you must try to select global factors that will be relevant to all your potential emails.

Do conduct tests that have persistent advantages

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You must always concentrate on tests that are more probable to have an impact in the long run, even if they are less interesting for a moment they are sure to have a positive impact on your business.

Do not test aspects that are precise and have less impact

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Do test like an expert

It is always advisable to assess one thing at one time and keep your group of recipients haphazard.

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Do not utilize before and after tests

An A/B test can be only considered valid if you send the emails on the same exact day and time.

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Do study data as explanations

Always break down the results of your data by using simple English , so that it clarifies what has actually changed and what information is discrete to your A/B tests.

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Early responders are more likely to respond in a distinct manner than those who take some time to find and open your mail. So, always wait for at least 24 hours before analyzing your data.

Do not term it too early

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After getting the data back from the test and translating it into actionable observations, you must work on it.

Do work on your outcome

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You must always keep in mind that A/B testing is the uncertain and consistently changing landscape of email, e-commerce and customer behavior. Therefore, you need to test a factor several times and question the results every few months or for a few years, depending on the nature of the aspect being tested.

Do not consider that the results are permanent

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http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2015/26801/10-dos-and-donts-of-ab-testing-your-email-marketing-campaigns

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