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How to Link Directly to a Test Variation in AB Split Test
Sometimes, you may want to send users directly to a specific variation of your AB Split Test. Whether for internal testing, sharing with stakeholders, or running targeted ads, AB Split Test allows you to link directly to a specific test variation using URL parameters.
How It Works
by appending specific parameters to your URL:
https://yourwebsite.com/page/?abtv=variation-name&abtid=test-id
abtv
→ The variation name (as defined in the test settings).abtid
→ The test ID (unique to each AB Split Test).
Example Usage
If you’re running a pricing page test with two variations (free
and pro
), and your test ID is 74058
, you can use the following URLs to force specific versions:
- Default variation:
https://absplittest.com/pricing/?abtv=default&abtid=74058
- Pro version variation:
https://absplittest.com/pricing/?abtv=pro&abtid=74058
When a visitor accesses one of these URLs, they will always see the specified variation, overriding the random variation selection and excluding them from being tested on.
Use Cases
- Internal testing: Quickly preview and verify variations before launching a test.
- Sharing with stakeholders: Send a direct link to team members or clients for review.
- Targeted advertising: Ensure ad campaigns consistently show a specific variation.
- Email marketing & social media: Link to a test variation in emails or social posts.
Important Notes
- The visitor will continue to see the linked variation as long as their session remains active. They will be ignored for the test.
- If a user clears cookies or switches devices, they may be randomly assigned a variation again.
- Ensure the variation name (
abtv
) exactly matches what’s defined in your AB Split Test settings.
This feature makes it easy to control which variation users see, giving you more flexibility in testing and marketing strategies. 🚀