January 3, 20266 min read

A/B Testing vs Website Personalization: Which Strategy Increases Conversions?

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A/B Testing vs Website Personalization: Which Strategy Increases Conversions?

A/B testing has been the gold standard of conversion optimization for years.

But personalization is changing how teams think about growth.

What A/B Testing Is Good At

A/B testing helps you:

  • Validate design or copy changes
  • Measure performance statistically
  • Optimize static experiences

It's excellent for learning what works generally for the widest audience.

Where A/B Testing Falls Short

The problem is that it produces "one-size-fits-all" outcomes.

If Option A wins with 60% of users, the 40% who preferred Option B just have to suffer.

It also suffers from slow iteration cycles and no real-time adaptation.

What Website Personalization Does Better

Personalization adapts content in real time.

It responds to visitor context and scales without waiting for weeks of statistical significance.

It's excellent for relevance.

Personalization ≠ Replacement

Smart teams don't choose one — they combine both.

  • Use A/B testing to learn broad truths.
  • Use personalization to apply specific insights dynamically.

Why Camoleo Fits Modern CRO

Camoleo enables personalization without the usual headaches: duplicate pages, SEO risk, or engineering overhead.

This makes it ideal for growth teams who want speed and control.

"Growth today isn't about choosing sides — it's about choosing relevance."