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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. 🚀

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