To set up the element variation experiment, follow the steps below:
1. Create a New Experiment
- Log in to your Sigmize account and click on “Create Experiment” located on the right side of the dashboard.
2. Choose Experiment Type
- You will now land on the page where you see two types of experiments: Page Variation and Element Variation.
- You need to choose Element Variation, as we are creating an element variation experiment.
3. Fill Out Basic Info
- In the Basic Info tab, provide the name for your experiment.
- The important step here is to provide the Primary URL, which is the URL on which you want to perform A/B testing or an element variation experiment.
- Make sure you have installed the Sigmize WordPress plugin on the site where this page exists.
- Once done, click on the Continue to Setup button.
4. Complete the Setup
- On the Setup tab, you will first see Tracking Setup, which is required if you want to perform A/B testing on the same page.
- You must complete one of the following prerequisites:
- Install the Sigmize WordPress Plugin on the site where the page is created and connect it with your Sigmize account, OR
- Add a simple JavaScript snippet to your website’s
<head>section.
- This is required; otherwise, your URL will not be validated here.
- Once done, your URL will be automatically validated. You can revalidate it anytime.
- After that, click on the Continue to Variants button.
5. Configure Variants
- On the Variants page, remember that you will not add different URLs as variations like you do in Page Variation experiments.
- Here, you will use the same URL for all variants.
So what is the difference?
- One variant will be the Original version (default state of the page).
- In the other variants, you can change:
- Fonts
- Styles
- Hide web elements
- Edit HTML
- Change hyperlinks
- And more using the Visual Editor
You are essentially performing A/B testing between the unchanged default version and the modified/enhanced version.
- To understand how to use the visual editor, click on the Open Visual Editor button inside Variant B.
6. Using the Visual Editor
After opening Variant B, your page will load, and after a few seconds the Visual Editor toolbar will appear.
You will first see the bottom menu bar with several options:
- Back – Used to go back to your experiment
- Undo / Redo – To undo or redo changes
- Help – Opens a popup with information about all Visual Editor options
- Hide/Show – Lists all elements you have hidden; you can unhide them from here
- History – Shows all logs of actions performed in the editor
- Save and Continue – Saves all the work you have done
7. Edit Toolbar Overview
The Edit Toolbar appears when you click on any element. It includes several formatting options:
- Bold – Make text bold
- Italic – Italicize the text
- Underline – Add an underline to the text
- Strikethrough – Add a strikethrough effect
- Font Size – Increase or decrease text size
- Link Properties – Modify hyperlink settings for elements
Link Properties include:
- URL field – Add or update the URL
- Target dropdown – Choose how the link opens (same window, new window, parent, top)
- Title (Tooltip) – Text shown on hover
- Rel (Relationship) – The “rel” attribute defines the relationship between the current page and the linked page. It controls how browsers, search engines, and security systems treat the link. Multiple values can be combined.
Common values:
nofollow – Prevents passing SEO authority to the linked page.
noopener – Prevents the linked page from accessing window.opener to protect against tabnabbing attacks.
noreferrer – Prevents sending the referring page URL for privacy/security.
sponsored – Marks paid/sponsored links for search engines.
ugc – Marks user-generated content links (comments, forums).
Other controls include:
- Edit HTML – Edit the HTML code of the selected element
- Edit Styles – Modify text color, background color, font size, font weight, text alignment, padding, margin, border, border radius, width, height, display, position, and opacity
- Hide Element – Hide the selected element
- Delete Element – Delete the selected element from the page
Once you finish editing, click SAVE AND CONTINUE.
8. Save and Return
- After saving, click the Back button to return to the experiment’s Variants tab.
- Close the popup.
- You will now see something like “36 changes made” under Variant B, which shows the visual changes you made.
Click on Continue to Goals.
9. Set Up Goals
- On the Goals screen, select the goals you want to track for this experiment.
- This works exactly the same as in Page Variation experiments.
- If you are new to goals, refer to the document: “Let’s Setup Goals in Sigmize”.
- Finally, select a Primary Goal for your experiment.
This is the main metric used to determine the experiment’s success.
All other goals will be tracked as secondary metrics. - Once done, click “Create Experiment.”
10. Activate the Experiment
- Click on the Activate & Start button to activate your experiment.
🎉 That’s it!
Your Element Variation Experiment is now running.
You can now compare the Original version and the modified variant and see which one performs better through the reports.
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If your session replay or heatmap appears without proper styling—such as broken layouts, missing fonts, or incomplete visual formatting—it is usually caused by inaccessible or blocked CSS files.
Below, we’ve outlined the most common causes and the steps you can take to troubleshoot them.
Here are some of the most common reasons that this issue occurs:
CSS files were renamed, removed, or deleted
The most common reason for your session replay and heatmaps to be missing styles is that Sigmize is unable to find the stylesheets on your server.
Sigmize works by storing the HTML and user behavior, but it does not store the styles or images used on your website. CSS and image files are loaded from your server during session playback, and if these files are no longer available, then your sessions will not appear as expected.
CSS files often become unavailable because their filename has changed. In most cases, your website platform will rename the CSS files every time you publish changes to the website. Sessions made before this change are still referencing the old filenames, and therefore, no styles will be loaded.
To resolve this issue, you can either keep the old stylesheets on your server(and contact us in support to link to a previously used stylesheet manually) or redirect requests from *.sigmize.com to a stable version.
Stylesheets are blocked by CORS or CSP
CSS files may also be unavailable because your web server blocks them from being loaded by Sigmize’s domain. If this is the case, you will typically see errors in your browser that directly mention Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) or Content Security Policy (CSP).
To resolve this, you must add *.sigmize.com to your CORS and CSP headers.
CSS requires authentication
Your web server may require authentication to load the CSS files. This typically occurs on websites that require visitors to log in before accessing a page. In the same way that the visitor must log in to view certain pages, they must also be logged in to load the CSS to their browser.
You can work around this by logging in to your website in a separate browser tab and then viewing Sigmize’s sessions.
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]]>That’s where Sigmize comes in!
Sigmize helps you run A/B tests on your WordPress pages, posts, and landing pages, allowing you to make data-driven decisions to improve engagement and conversions.
Examples of what you can do with Sigmize:
- Test different headlines, layouts, or call-to-action buttons on your pages
- Track which version of a landing page converts more visitors into leads
- Experiment with different offers or content to maximize e-commerce sales
The possibilities are endless!
Installing Sigmize Plugin On Your WordPress Site
To start running A/B tests, you’ll need to install the Sigmize plugin on your WordPress site. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Click on “Plugins” in the left-hand menu and select “Add New”.
- In the search box, type “Sigmize” and press Enter.
- The Sigmize plugin should appear in the search results. Click “Install Now” next to it.
- Once installed, click “Activate” to activate the plugin.
- After activation, follow the on-screen instructions to connect Sigmize with your WordPress site.
- Once connected, you’ll see the Sigmize dashboard in your WordPress admin section.
That’s it! After connecting, you can start creating and managing A/B tests directly from your WordPress site, helping you optimize your pages and improve your conversion rates.
Let us know if you face any challenges! We will be happy to help.
Installing from the Sigmize dashboard
Sigmize can also be downloaded from your Saas Platform to install on a WordPress site.
- Sign Up or Login: Create or log in to the Sigmize account on the SaaS platform.
- Download Plugin: From your dashboard, click “Download Plugin”.
- Install & Activate: Upload the plugin to your WordPress site, install, and activate it.
- Sync Account: Connect and authorize your organization with Sigmize.
- Connected: The plugin will be connected to your WordPress site and now you can use it.
How to connect the Sigmize WordPress Plugin with your SaaS account?
You can follow the steps mentioned below if you already have a SaaS account with Sigmize to your WordPress account-
- First, sign up for Sigmize on the SaaS platform using the link provided here.
- After signing up and accessing your Sigmize dashboard, click on the “Download Plugin” option displayed at the top of the dashboard.
- After the download is complete, open your WordPress site, upload the plugin file, and proceed to install it.
- Now, click on Activate and sync it with your Sigmize SaaS account.
- Select your organization and authorize it.
- It will now be connected to your Sigmize SaaS platform.
If you are already logged in to your SaaS platform, then connect your WordPress site easily
If you have your SaaS platform logged in, then you can easily connect your WordPress Site. But in case you have not logged in to your account, you first need to be logged in and then follow the process below-
- Download the plugin.
- After the download is complete, open your WordPress site, upload the plugin file, and proceed to install it.
- Proceed to Get Started now.
- Select your workspace and click Authorize & Connect.
- The Sigmize will get connected to your site, and the experiments will be synced automatically, but if you want, you can further sync manually as well.
Your account will get synced with your SaaS platform.
That’s done. If you encounter any issues or have questions, we’re here to help. Simply email us at [email protected], and our team will be happy to assist you.
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- To set up Heatmaps, click on the “Create Experiment” option located on the right side of your Sigmize dashboard.
- Enter the experiment details and click “Continue to Variants.”
- Add your page URL, adjust the traffic distribution, and click “Continue to Goals.”
- Now, choose your conversion goal parameters. At the bottom, enable the Heatmaps option, then click “Review & Save.”
The heatmaps option will be added to your experiment once it’s Live.
If you have an ongoing experiment and forgot to enable Heatmaps, you can manually tick the option as shown below.
Setup Heatmaps for existing Experiments
- Select the Experiment displayed on the left side of your Sigmize dashboard.
- Next, select the experiment you want to add Heatmaps to, click on the three dots on its right, and choose Settings.
- A pop-up will appear, where you can now enable Heatmaps
This will enable Heatmaps in case you forgot to add it during the initial experiment setup.
How to view Heatmaps?
- To view Heatmaps for any visitor, click on Heatmaps on the left side of your Sigmize dashboard.
- You can now view the behavior for any session by clicking the View Heatmaps button displayed to the right of the session.
That’s how you can track visitor behavior on your page.
We hope this guide helps you set up and view heatmaps.
If you need any assistance, feel free to contact our support team.
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]]>Setup Session Recording
- To set up Session Recording, click on the “Create Experiment” option located on the right side of your Sigmize dashboard.
- Enter the experiment details and click “Continue to Variants.”
- Add your page URL, adjust the traffic distribution, and click “Continue to Goals.”
- Now, choose your conversion goal parameters. At the bottom, enable the Session Recording option, then click “Review & Save.”
Session Recording option will be added to your experiment once its Live.
If you have an ongoing experiment and forgot to enable Session Recording, you can manually tick the option as shown below.
Enable Session Recording for existing Experiments-
- Select the Experiment displayed on the left side of your Sigmize dashboard.
- Next, select the experiment you want to add Session Recording to, click on the three dots on its right, and choose Settings.
- A popup will appear, where you can now enable Session Recording
This will enable Session Recording in case you forgot to add it during the initial experiment setup.
How to view Session Recording?
- To view Session Recordings for any visitor, click on Session Recording on the left side of your Sigmize dashboard.
- You can now view the recording for any session by clicking the recording button displayed to the right of the session.
That’s how you can track visitor behavior on your page.
We hope this guide helps you set up Session Recording and view the recordings.
If you need any assistance, feel free to contact our support team.
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]]>- First, sign up for Sigmize on the SaaS platform using the link provided here.
- After signing up and accessing your Sigmize dashboard, click on the “Download Plugin” option displayed at the top of the dashboard.
- After the download is complete, open your WordPress site, upload the plugin file, and proceed to install it.
- Activate the plugin and sync it with your Sigmize SaaS account.
- Select your organization and authorize it.
- It will now be connected to your Sigmize SaaS platform.
- Any installed plugin, such as Easy Digital Downloads, WooCommerce, or SureCart, will automatically sync and display its integration when creating an experiment in the Goal section.
- You can select your app under Integration Type and choose a trigger to capture conversions.
That’s it!
With Sigmize, the integration is set up automatically—simply select the app from the dropdown.
If you need any assistance, feel free to email our support team.
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]]>Goals in Sigmize represent the success metrics you want to track for your experiments. They allow you to measure how well each variant performs by capturing user actions such as clicks, form submissions, purchases, or any other meaningful interaction. By setting up the right goals, you gain clear, data-driven insights into which variant delivers higher conversions, helping you optimize your pages and funnels with confidence.
You can get to the Goals section by following the pointers below –
- Log in to your Sigmize account.
- From the dashboard, click on Create Experiment.
- Add your basic details, then click Continue to Variants.
After adding the variants you want to track, click Continue to Goals.
Here’s a detailed guide on how to set up goals for your experiment:
Below are the different types of goals you can configure:
- You can select Scroll Depth and set the percentage at which a conversion is recorded. You also have the option to allow multiple conversions for the same visitor.
- Next, select Time Spent on Page, set the desired duration for the test, and check the option to allow multiple conversions for the same visitor if needed.
- You can select the Page View goal, enter the specific page URL to track visitor activity, and enable the option to allow multiple conversions for the same visitor if needed.
- Next, you can set up Element Views as a goal by adding the element’s ID, Class, or CSS selector to track conversions.
- Next, you can set up Element Clicks as a goal—each time a visitor clicks on the specified HTML element, it will count as a conversion.
- Next, add External Links to track conversions when visitors click and are redirected to those links.
- Next, you can add a Custom Event Goal, which currently integrates with EDD, WooCommerce, and SureCarts. Use the trigger option to specify the event and product that will count as a conversion.
- Finally, there is the Manual Events Goal, which allows non-WordPress users to receive tracking codes after the experiment is published. These codes can be added to their site to track conversions.
That’s it!
We hope this guide helps you successfully set up your goals for experiments.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or need help with the setup, don’t hesitate to contact our support team. We’re always happy to assist!
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]]>To set up the experiments, you can follow the steps shown below-
- Log in to your Sigmize account and click on “Create Experiments” located on the right side of the dashboard.
- Next, enter the experiment’s basic details, including Experiment Name, Description, and Experiment Type, then click “Continue to Variants.”
- On the Variants page, add the URLs of the pages you want to test. You can create two or more variants for your experiment.
- Enter the Page URL for each variant, adjust the traffic allocation, and then click “Continue to Goal.”
- Now, set up your conversion goals according to your requirements, then click “Review & Save” to proceed.Click here for a detailed guide on setting up goals
- You can now review your experiment setup, and once everything is verified, click “Create Experiment.”
- The experiment will be created and set to Draft by default. You can later update the status of the experiment as needed. Please Note– Get code will work for non-WordPress users, for WordPress users, it will automatically sync to their site.
- Once you select Running, a pop-up will appear—click “Activate” to start the experiment.
That’s it!
Your experiment is now live and ready to start collecting data.
If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!
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]]>If so, chances are you want to make data-driven decisions to improve user engagement, conversions, and overall growth.
For example, you might run experiments to test different headlines, layouts, or call-to-action buttons, but managing multiple tests and analyzing results can quickly become overwhelming.
Tracking metrics manually, setting up experiments, and comparing results across variations can be time-consuming and prone to errors. This slows down your decision-making and keeps you from focusing on the strategies that truly drive growth.
That’s where Sigmize comes in!
Sigmize is an A/B testing and experimentation platform that helps you test, analyze, and optimize your website effortlessly.
Our goal is simple: we want to make experimentation easy and actionable so you can make informed decisions that improve user experiences and drive results.
If you’ve ever struggled to test ideas effectively or make sense of your data, this guide is for you. Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start running experiments and unlocking insights with Sigmize.
What is Sigmize?
Sigmize is a user-friendly A/B testing and experimentation platform that helps you optimize your website without any coding knowledge.
It acts as a powerful tool to understand user behavior, test variations, and make data-driven decisions that improve conversions and engagement.
For example, imagine a small business owner named Jane. She runs an online store and wants to test which pricing page converts better. She has two versions of her pricing page:
- Pricing Page A: www.example.com/pricing-a
- Pricing Page B: www.example.com/pricing-b
Jane wants to know which page encourages more users to purchase. Using Sigmize, she can:
- Compare conversion rates between the two pages to find the best-performing version
- Track how visitors interact with each pricing page
- Record user sessions to see where visitors get stuck
- Generate heatmaps to identify which sections draw the most attention
Without automation, doing this manually would be tedious and time-consuming. That’s where Sigmize comes in!
With Sigmize, Jane can run experiments, view session recordings, analyze heatmaps, and measure results — all in one platform.
We integrate seamlessly with WordPress Plugins like Easy Digital Downloads, WooCommerce, and SureCart, with more integrations coming soon. And the best part? Sigmize is affordable compared to other alternatives, making experimentation accessible for businesses of all sizes.
How to Sign Up?
Once you’ve realized how A/B testing and experimentation can help optimize your website, signing up for Sigmize is easy.
Simply visit our website and click on the “Start Free” button.
You’ll be guided through a simple registration process, where you’ll create an account with your basic details like your email address and a secure password.
Or, if you prefer, you can sign up using your Google account, making it even quicker to get started.
Once your account is created, you’ll go through a few onboarding steps to set up your first experiment — and that’s it! You’re ready to start testing, analyzing, and optimizing with Sigmize.
Some Common Terms You Should Know
These are some common terms that you will come across while using Sigmize:
- Organization
- Workspace
- Experiment
- Variation
- Impression
- Assignment
- Split Testing
- Element Testing
- Session Recording
- Sigmize Pixel
- SureCart Integration
- WooCommerce Integration
- EDD Integration
We want your experience with Sigmize to be seamless, so we suggest taking a look at these common terms.
They will help you understand the words you’ll frequently encounter while running experiments and analyzing results with Sigmize.
How to setup Experiments?
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to set up an experiment using Sigmize. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to Sigmize
Log in to your Sigmize account and click on “Create Experiments” located on the right side of the dashboard.
- Enter Experiment Details
Fill in the basic details for your experiment, including Experiment Name, Description, and Experiment Type. Then click “Continue to Variants.”
- Add Variants
On the Variants page, add the URLs of the pages you want to test. You can create two or more variants for your experiment.
- Configure Page URLs and Traffic
Enter the Page URL for each variant, adjust the traffic allocation, and click “Continue to Goal.”
- Set Conversion Goals
Set up your conversion goals according to your requirements, then click “Review & Save” to proceed.
Click here for a detailed guide on setting up goals.
- Review and Create Experiment
Review your experiment setup, and once everything is verified, click “Create Experiment.”
- Default Status
The experiment will be created and set to Draft by default. You can update the status later as needed.
Note: The “Get Code” option works for non-WordPress users, while WordPress users will have it automatically synced to their site.
- Activate the Experiment
Once you select Running, a popup will appear—click “Activate” to start the experiment.
That’s it! Your experiment is now live and ready to collect data.
How to Set Up Goals
Here’s a quick guide to setting up goals for your experiment:
- Scroll Depth: Track conversions based on the percentage of page scrolled; optionally allow multiple conversions per visitor.
- Time Spent on Page: Set a duration to record conversions; allow multiple conversions if needed.
- Page View: Track visits to a specific URL; enable multiple conversions if required.
- Element Views: Track conversions by adding an element’s ID, Class, or CSS selector.
- Element Clicks: Count conversions each time a visitor clicks the specified element.
- External Links: Track conversions when visitors click and leave via specific links.
- Custom Event: Integrates with EDD, WooCommerce, and SureCart; set the trigger and product for conversion tracking.
- Manual Events: For non-WordPress sites, use tracking codes after publishing the experiment to track conversions.
That’s it! You’re ready to track your experiment goals effectively.
How to setup Integrations in Sigmize
Sigmize integrates with Easy Digital Downloads, WooCommerce, and SureCart.
- Sign Up: Create a Sigmize account on the SaaS platform.
- Download Plugin: From your dashboard, click “Download Plugin”.
- Install & Activate: Upload the plugin to your WordPress site, install, and activate it.
- Sync Account: Connect and authorize your organization with Sigmize.
- Integration Ready: Installed plugins (EDD, WooCommerce, SureCart) will automatically sync.
- Create Experiments: Select your plugins under Integration Type and choose a trigger to capture conversions.
That’s it! Integration is now set up, and you can start tracking conversions seamlessly.
How to setup Session Recording with Sigmize
Sigmize allows you to view visitor recordings directly within your experiments.
For New Experiments:
- Click “Create Experiment” on your dashboard.
- Enter experiment details and click “Continue to Variants.”
- Add your page URL, set traffic distribution, then click “Continue to Goals.”
- Choose your conversion goal, enable Session Recording, and click “Review & Save.”
- Session Recording will now be active once the experiment goes live.
For Existing Experiments:
- Select the experiment from your dashboard.
- Click the three dots → Settings.
- In the popup, enable Session Recording to add it to ongoing experiments.
Viewing Session Recordings:
- Click Session Recording on the left side of the dashboard.
- Click the recording button next to any session to view visitor behavior.
That’s it! You can now track visitor activity effectively with Sigmize.
How to setup Heatmaps with Sigmize
Sigmize lets you track visitor behavior on your page with Heatmaps.
For New Experiments:
- Click “Create Experiment” on your dashboard.
- Enter experiment details → Continue to Variants.
- Add page URL, set traffic distribution → Continue to Goals.
- Select conversion goals, enable Heatmaps, then click Review & Save.
- Heatmaps will be active once the experiment is live.
For Existing Experiments:
- Select the experiment → click three dots → Settings.
- Enable Heatmaps in the popup to add it to ongoing experiments.
Viewing Heatmaps:
- Click Heatmaps on the dashboard and select the view button next to any session to analyze visitor behavior.
That’s it! Heatmaps are now set up and ready to track your experiments.
How to Get Support?
By now, you’ve learned most of the key features and functionalities of Sigmize.
You can start running your experiments and analyzing visitor behavior!
If you encounter any issues or have questions, we’re here to help. Simply email us at [email protected], and our team will be happy to assist you.
Additionally, you can explore our knowledge base for detailed guides, tutorials, and frequently asked questions to support you at every step.
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