Want to increase your conversion rate by testing homepage changes? A template test in ABConvert lets you compare completely different versions of your homepage. New layouts, seasonal designs, or campaign-specific landing pages, you can see what actually drives more sales.
When to use this
• You want to test two or more entirely different homepage layouts
• You’re testing a seasonal landing page vs your standard homepage
• You’re running a campaign that sends traffic to a custom homepage
How to set up a homepage test
1. Create your alternate homepage template
Shopify doesn’t allow you to add multiple homepage templates directly in the Theme Editor, but ABConvert makes it easy.
In ABConvert, go to Create new test > Template test
In the Create variants section:
Set your current homepage template as the original
Click Create a duplicate to generate a variant template
2. Edit your alternate homepage template
Once the variant template is created:
Click Edit in Shopify next to the variant
This opens the template inside Shopify’s Theme Editor
Make your design changes, then click Save
3. Review and launch
Review your settings and click on Next to launch your homepage test!
Troubleshooting & tips
• Preview to make sure both templates are fully working and styled
• Avoid making live theme changes while a test is running
FAQ
Q: How do I create an alternative homepage template?
A: Create a new homepage template in ABConvert and customize it however you like in Shopify’s Theme Editor.
Q: Can I save my test and edit it later?
A: Yes! Once you create the variant template, you can click Save as draft in ABConvert. You can come back later to finish editing and launch the test.
Q: How can I find my alternate homepage template in the Theme Editor?
A: Shopify doesn’t show alternate homepage templates by default. You can:
Click Edit in Shopify from the ABConvert app
Or preview it via theme editor by adding
?previewPath=/?view=template_nameparameter to the url