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A/B Testing Overlay Design Elements for Better Catalog Ad Performance

Prove the value of BigAtom Overlay vs. Plain Catalog Creatives

Updated over a month ago

With BigAtom Overlay, every creative element becomes measurable. By A/B testing overlay-enhanced catalog images against plain product creatives, you can clearly identify which design elements drive more engagement, intent, and conversions — and scale what works.

Group 1 — Visibility & Scroll-Stop Power

Variant

Creative Change

Shopper Impact

Expected Metric Movement

A — Control

Plain catalog image without overlay

Blends into feed

Baseline

B — BigAtom Overlay

Branded frame + stronger contrast elements

Higher attention & recall

CTR ↑

Group 2 — Price & Value Clarity

Variant

Creative Change

Shopper Impact

Expected Metric Movement

A — Control

Discount shown small / outside image

Deal easily missed

Baseline

B — BigAtom Overlay

Clear %OFF or ₹OFF sticker

Instant deal recognition → impulse clicks

CTR ↑, CVR ↑

Group 3 — Discount Highlighting

Variant

Creative Change

Shopper Impact

Expected Metric Movement

A — Control

Discount shown small / outside image

Deal easily missed

Baseline

B — BigAtom Overlay

Clear %OFF or ₹OFF sticker

Instant deal recognition → impulse clicks

CTR ↑, CVR ↑

Group 4 — Trust & Social Proof

Variant

Creative Change

Shopper Impact

Expected Metric Movement

A — Control

No trust cues

Hesitation for new brands

Baseline

B — BigAtom Overlay

Ratings, “Best-Seller”, reviews callout

Stronger confidence & commitment

CVR ↑

Group 5 — Better Product Understanding

Variant

Creative Change

Shopper Impact

Expected Metric Movement

A — Control

Standard single product angle

Uncertainty on quality/fit

Baseline

B — BigAtom Overlay

Multi-angle or zoom-in detail

More informed clicks

Bounce ↓, ATC ↑

Group 6 — Relevance & Personalization

Variant

Creative Change

Shopper Impact

Expected Metric Movement

A — Control

Generic presentation

Low personal relevance

Baseline

B — BigAtom Overlay

Category badge, seasonal tag, audience context

Improved relevance → more engagement

CTR ↑

Group 7 — Convenience Assurance

Variant

Creative Change

Shopper Impact

Expected Metric Movement

A — Control

No clarity on delivery/returns

Buying fear

Baseline

B — BigAtom Overlay

Icons: COD, Fast Delivery, Easy Returns

Lower friction at decision stage

CVR ↑, ROAS ↑

Group 8 — Premium Perception

Variant

Creative Change

Shopper Impact

Expected Metric Movement

A — Control

Plain cutout visuals

Commodity perception

Baseline

B — BigAtom Overlay

Lifestyle / feature-focused backgrounds

Emotional aspiration + AOV uplift

CTR ↑, AOV ↑

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