How to compare selected combinations in a new phase

This article explains how to maximize conversions by driving more traffic to selected combinations in a new phase.

An optimization project includes multiple experiment phases. It starts in the Initialization phase, where the system collects baseline data for individual variants. It moves to an Optimization phase where it generates multi-variant combinations and tries to find the best combination of ideas.

You might wish to drive more traffic to the best performing combinations to maximize overall conversions, depending on your optimization strategy.

Evolv AI supports the creation of a new phase that lets you select which combinations you want to include and the percentage of traffic for the Control combination. 

Steps to compare selected combinations in a new phase

The ability to create a new phase is available by request. Please create a Zendesk ticket to request this feature for your account.

1. Open the Manager and select your Project.
   • The project must be in the Optimization phase.
2. Select the gear icon in the header to open the version settings panel.
   
3. Click the NEW PHASE button. 
   
4. When the modal appears, make sure the Compare selected combinations of variants option is selected, then click CONTINUE.
   
5. Select the required combinations, set the traffic percentage for Control, and click REVIEW to continue.
   • Uniform Allocation splits traffic between the selected combinations and Control evenly.
   • If you select Custom Allocation to Control, you can specify the percent of traffic manually (minimum 1%).
     
     
     
6. Review the changes and click START PHASE.
   • The current Optimization phase will stop and the new Comparison phase is started.
     
7. You can see the new phase when you click on the gear icon again to open the version settings.
   • Reload the page if you don't see the new phase right away.
     

Frequently asked questions

I started a comparison phase, but the combination numbers have changed. Is that correct?

Yes. Because it's a new phase, the system creates brand new combinations. The combinations were cloned from the selected combinations in the Optimization phase, they just have different numbers. There's even a new Control combination.