| name | ab-testing-patterns |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| description | A/B testing methodology for cold email optimization |
plugin: instantly
updated: 2026-01-20
A/B Testing Patterns
Testing Fundamentals
One Variable at a Time
CRITICAL: Only change one element per test for clear attribution.
| Test Type | Variable | Keep Same |
|---|
| Subject Line | Subject only | Body, CTA, timing |
| Opening Line | First sentence | Subject, rest of body |
| CTA | Call to action | Subject, body intro |
| Send Time | Delivery time | All copy elements |
Sample Size Requirements
| Confidence Level | Minimum Sample per Variant |
|---|
| 90% | 100 |
| 95% (standard) | 150 |
| 99% | 200 |
Formula:
sample_size = (Z^2 * p * (1-p)) / E^2
Where:
Z = 1.96 for 95% confidence
p = expected conversion rate (use 0.5 if unknown)
E = margin of error (typically 0.05)
Subject Line Testing
Test Categories