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Optimising User Experience with A/B Tests

Vodafone's Express Upgrade program took a leap towards using A/B testing. This journey centered around making things better for customers, and the secret sauce was using real data to make upgrades smoother.

Vodafone's Express Upgrade program is all about making it super easy for people to get new gadgets and mobile plans. But sometimes, things didn't go as smoothly as they wanted. Orders got changed or cancelled, and that's where the spotlight shines on this story.

Imagine you're in a science lab, but instead of test tubes, you're playing with digital stuff. That's A/B testing—trying out changes in a safe space to see what works better. It's like having two magic mirrors that show different versions of a webpage. Vodafone put on their scientist hats to make the Express Upgrade program even better.

Think about your favorite recipe. You add a pinch of this and a dash of that until it's perfect. A/B testing is like that, but for digital things. Imagine having two cakes, each with a tiny difference in ingredients. You ask people which cake they like better, and ta-da! You know what works. Vodafone used this trick to see what customers preferred.

Imagine you're trying a new ice cream flavor, but only one person tastes it. That's not enough to know if it's good, right? A/B testing works the same way. Vodafone made sure lots of people tried their changes, so the results were reliable. It's like asking a whole bunch of friends if they like your new ice cream flavor.

Ever played a game where you win a prize if you roll the dice a certain way? A/B testing has its own game called "statistical significance." It's like making sure the dice roll enough times to be sure it's not just luck. Vodafone didn't rely on luck. They used special numbers to be super sure their changes made a real difference.

Vodafone wanted to fix the order-changing problem in the Express Upgrade program. So, they used A/B testing to try out new things. They let customers explore plan details before making a choice. It's like giving people a sneak peek at a new movie before they decide to watch it.

When the changes were put in place, something amazing happened:

- More people signed up by 67%

- Fewer orders were changed by 32%

- People left the page less by

A/B testing isn't just for scientists; it's for everyone who wants to make things better. It's like using a treasure map to find the perfect path. Vodafone's Express Upgrade program isn't just about gadgets and plans—it's about understanding what customers want and making their digital journey amazing.


Related project: Vodafone - Express Upgrade