Theme Tests – Getting Started
What Are Theme Tests
Theme Tests in Eraya let you compare different versions of your Shopify store’s theme to see how design or layout changes impact conversion, engagement, and revenue. You can test major visual or UX updates like new product page layouts, banner placements, or checkout designs — all without disrupting your live theme.
When to Use It
Use a Theme Test when:
You want to measure the impact of design or layout changes.
You’re planning a major theme refresh and want to validate performance first.
You want to test third-party app integrations, checkout flows, or visual hierarchy.
You want to compare seasonal or promotional layouts before fully publishing.
How It Works
Create Variations Select your Control Theme (current live theme) and a Test Theme (modified version).
Traffic Split Eraya divides visitors between the two themes based on your variation percentage. Each visitor consistently sees the same theme for the duration of the test.
One Test at a Time Only one Theme Test can be active at a time to ensure clean, conflict-free data.
Eraya Script Requirement Make sure the Eraya Script is installed and turned on in both:
The Control (live) theme
The Test (published) theme
Theme Validation Confirm that the theme selected for the variation:
Has all required sections, features, and apps properly configured.
Matches your test goals (e.g., layout, image style, or UX element differences).
Measuring Analytics
Once your test is live, Eraya automatically tracks:
Page views
Conversion rate
Add-to-cart rate
Checkout completion
Average order value (AOV)
All metrics are visible on the Analytics page under your selected test.
Implementing Changes
After the test concludes:
Review analytics and identify which theme performed better.
Apply winning design elements permanently to your live theme.
End the test in Eraya to restore default theme behavior.
What Customers See
Based on your traffic split:
A portion of visitors will see the Control theme (existing version).
Others will see the Test Variation theme (new version).
This happens automatically without manual intervention, ensuring an unbiased experiment.
Conclusion
Theme Tests help validate design decisions using real customer behavior. They are ideal for ensuring that any visual or UX change truly enhances performance before rolling out site-wide.
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