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Re: HowTo: WordPress Multivariate Split-testing With Google Website Optimizer

richardabelson — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:39:05 -0000

Detox King,

I am trying to figure out how to use STA with Wordpress and could use your help.. please email me!

Re: HowTo: WordPress Multivariate Split-testing With Google Website Optimizer

Free_Dating_Service — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:50:32 -0000

Thanks for the info, I had no clue how to optimize my Wordpress blog.

Cheers!

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Clement Yeung — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:53:20 -0000

Thank you for this post, it's really helped me understand how I could use Google Optimizer with Wordpress.

I really appreciate all the time and effort you've put into letting us know about this.

Great content man :)

Clément Yeung

Re: HowTo: WordPress Multivariate Split-testing With Google Website Optimizer

craigdesorcy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:57:26 -0000

Great post Andy.

I'm adding this post to easilyanswered.com

On Artisteer, I'm with you. I feel the code is bloated and not search engine friendly. I still use it but am now looking into Thematic.

Craig

Re: HowTo: WordPress Multivariate Split-testing With Google Website Optimizer

Alex — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:08:37 -0000

Is cache MUST be off for perform the tests?

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Ignition Systems — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:31:59 -0000

Such is the give and take with open source software. Everyone has the freedom of expression to implement their theme their own way. But theme option pages are the worst, some with those hidden gotchas that keep the theme from working right out of the proverbial box. I appreciate they've given some thought to a declarative way of driving their themes, but the theme needs to be ready to go without a lot of setup.

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Engagement Rings — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:20:23 -0000

I think it’s going to be pretty useful too and if used well should increase ROI for websites as well as helping Google’s bank account grow a bit larger. Being able to test and measure more accurately is one of the things that sets apart business online and offline. Small businesses aren’t going to have the money to just throw marketing and advertising out there in the hopes that something works. While you can test things offline it doesn’t compare with how much more you can know about your visitors online. Testing if done properly and well can help small business owners to not only optimize their websites, but also their budgets as it’s much easier to find out what is and isn’t working.

Re: HowTo: WordPress Multivariate Split-testing With Google Website Optimizer

Detox King — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:50:16 -0000

Hi Andy,

I completed a major multivariate test project with a large dating company as a client. I found the best tool was "Split Test Accelerator" and could easily be used with Wordpress. The tool does require a .php file and has a robust function set.

I did use the the Google website optimizer and found it a disaster when doing multivariate testing. This Google tool will only do A/B testing well.

-- Brian

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MN Entertainers — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:51:10 -0000

Awesome, I've been thinking about doing split testing on my site for a while now. Thanks man.

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nooraza — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:46:13 -0000

Good plugin... but not just install, but I have to make sure I understand the reason behind it,.. thank you

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JustinSMV — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:32:13 -0000

A good template with good content will not hinder the importance of having a highly unique custom design. Thanks for pointing out Thematic will take a lookie over there.

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LI Computer Repairs — Sat, 02 May 2009 11:23:37 -0000

isnt the php plugin opening up the site to be more vulnerable?

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Dean Lee — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:00:56 -0000

Yes, i totally agree with Timon - the video helped a lot. However, i'm not too sure about the thematic theme - it seems fairly complex. Thanks anyway for the post!

Re: HowTo: WordPress Multivariate Split-testing With Google Website Optimizer

Abitur — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:23:43 -0000

Nice plugin, I will try it. Very good and an easy to read article. I never heard about Split-testing bevor! Thanks a lot!
Abitur from Germany

Re: HowTo: WordPress Multivariate Split-testing With Google Website Optimizer

TomTom Deals — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:44:07 -0000

I feel your initial pain! Wordpress is a great platform for developing websites, but short of Goolge Adsense it offers nothing to affiliates.

I had to go to the extreme hassle of creating multiple custom templates to pull in feeds and make my site affiliate friendly. It was worth the effort though because it converts well.

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Cheap Sunglasses — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:58:38 -0000

I'm not a great fan of the themes, I'm not very familiar with PHP so I've been using the ready made themes as well. I think that some of them are designed very nicely, but they lack a lot of things that I would like to have on my site. I guess I'll just have to familiarize myself with PHP.

nice post.

-Nick

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Francis Beltronics — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:30:54 -0000

I'm also into process of setting up my own WordPress blog but I have limited knowledge about customizing it more. I want to create my own WordPress theme but I don't know how to make it yet, for the meantime I'm just using the available templates in wordpress. I've also tried Thematic and been testing it for 2 weeks already. I guess I still have a long way to go before I finally learn how to make my own wordpress theme. I'm not sure if Thematic will work for me but I'm giving it a shot now.

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Adam Pieniazek — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:22 -0000

Big fan of the thematic theme base. Use it on a few of our sites. Never even heard of Google Website Optimizer before. Thanks for this post. It's wicked informative and useful.

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Francis Beltronics — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:45:58 -0000

First off, your blog theme is one key to attract and make your visitor feel relax and cozy while reading your blogs. Great tips! I love how the way you explain it, makes it easier for us to understand.

Re: HowTo: WordPress Multivariate Split-testing With Google Website Optimizer

Jose — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:26:16 -0000

Hello!
Very nice post, its my first time in here, and I really liked it, im going to try the php plugin, thanks.

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Greg — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:53:51 -0000

I have to agree that a lot of this goes over my head... I'd say there is a great market for someone who can simplify :)

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Make money online — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:44:58 -0000

Great post, I do enjoy your template, its really unique and stands out in the make money online field, but im not sure how hard it would get when it comes to customizing - i know close to nnoyhing when it comes to programming.

My blog uses the "Minima" template right from blogger. If you check it out you can see that it's pretty customized, please tell me what you think Andy!

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Free iPhone — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:51:44 -0000

Interesting post mate, I will give this a try, nice to read a good flowing post though on the net, not many good writers now days!

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mirror bingo — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:44:21 -0000

Nice article for sharing, It was really very informative. I am agree with you about template because design can interact visitor to stay on. Nice tips stay continue.

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T Phillips — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:35:38 -0000

I haven't given Thematic a good look at yet either. Most of my blogs are niche oriented so the same theme all the way through hasn't posed any problem for me, pus I design my own headers.

That said it could be nice to be able to switch it up a bit. It's definitely worth a look see, with so many people blogging online it's important to stay ahead of the pack and keep things fresh and interesting.