Amazon AB test and experiments

A/B tests conducted by Amazon


Search Results Page Experiment: Amazon conducted an A/B test on the search results page for their website. The experiment tested two different layouts for the search results page. Amazon randomly assigned users to either the control group (which saw the existing layout) or the treatment group (which saw the new layout). The results of the experiment showed that the new layout led to a significant increase in user engagement and sales.


Product Detail Page Experiment: Amazon conducted an A/B test on the product detail page for their website. The experiment tested two different layouts for the product detail page. Amazon randomly assigned users to either the control group (which saw the existing layout) or the treatment group (which saw the new layout). The results of the experiment showed that the new layout led to a significant increase in the number of products added to cart and purchased by users.

Shipping Speed Experiment: Amazon conducted an A/B test on the shipping speed for their website. The experiment tested two different shipping options for users: standard shipping and expedited shipping. Amazon randomly assigned users to either the control group (which saw the existing shipping option) or the treatment group (which saw the new shipping option). The results of the experiment showed that the expedited shipping option led to a significant increase in sales and customer satisfaction.

Pricing Experiment: Amazon conducted an A/B test on the pricing strategy for their website. The experiment tested two different pricing strategies: a lower price with a shipping fee and a higher price with free shipping. Amazon randomly assigned users to either the control group (which saw the existing pricing strategy) or the treatment group (which saw the new pricing strategy). The results of the experiment showed that the higher price with free shipping led to a significant increase in sales and customer satisfaction.