Listing: Listing Page
Hypothesis
If we test a similar change on our listing pages as tested, then our conversion metric will likely improve based on their implementation decision.
Test Results
Key Learning
Problem: How prices are displayed on the listing directly influences perceived value and willingness to buy.
What worked: implemented this UI change (Jul 12, 2023). Implementation suggests positive internal results
Takeaway: Even small lifts compound — across thousands of sessions, this adds up. Use this win as a foundation for further iteration on adjacent elements.
How to Apply This to Your Site
This experiment demonstrated that listing: listing page can improve conversions. The test was run on a category page page in the travel industry.
Before you test: Consider that layout tests typically require adequate traffic to reach statistical significance. Run your test for at least 2 full business cycles to account for weekly traffic patterns.
What Was Tested
Booking has been testing at least 3 variations of their calendar widget - a key component that affects availability and prices of rooms. In a nutshell, the variations explored ways of letting users express more flexible date inputs in at least two ways: using day ranges and wider months. The concept looks very similar to what has rolled out over a year ago.
Methodology
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