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Email A/B testing FAQ: 4 questions answered

Short answer

Subject lines, then the primary call to action, then send time. These have the largest measurable effect.

A/B testing sends two or more variants of a message to random samples and measures which performs better on a chosen metric before sending the winner to the rest.

What should I A/B test first in email?

Subject lines, then the primary call to action, then send time. These have the largest measurable effect.

Why does email A/B testing matter for deliverability?

Opinions about subject lines and layouts are unreliable; tests turn them into evidence and compound small gains over time.

What is the first step to get started with email A/B testing?

Choose one variable per test and one primary metric (clicks or revenue, not opens).

What is the most common email A/B testing mistake?

Testing several changes at once.

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