A/B Testing Your AI Chatbot: What to Test and How

Don't guess what works. Test it.

Why A/B Test Your AI

• Data-driven improvements
• Quantified impact
• Reduced risk
• Continuous optimization

What to Test

Welcome Messages

Does "Hi! How can I help?" outperform "Welcome! Ask me anything about [topic]"?

Personality/Tone

Formal vs. casual. Serious vs. friendly. Find what resonates.

Response Length

Do users prefer concise or detailed answers?

Proactive Triggers

When should AI initiate? After 10 seconds? 30 seconds? Scroll depth?

Call-to-Actions

"Want to learn more?" vs. "Schedule a demo" vs. "Try it free"

Escalation Timing

When should AI suggest human help?

How to Test

1. Hypothesis

"Changing X will improve Y because Z"

2. Single Variable

Test one thing at a time.

3. Sample Size

Need enough conversations for statistical significance.

4. Duration

Run until you have meaningful data (usually 1-2 weeks minimum).

5. Measure

Track the right metrics:

• Engagement rate
• Completion rate
• Satisfaction score
• Conversion rate

Statistical Significance

Don't call winners too early. Use a significance calculator. Aim for 95% confidence.

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