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Switch from Google Optimize to Eevy AI

Google Optimize shut down in September 2023. Get automated, AI-powered layout testing without the manual experiment setup.

Estimated time: 10-15 minutes

Why Switch from Google Optimize?

Google Optimize was a free A/B testing tool that allowed merchants to test page variations. Since its shutdown in September 2023, many Shopify stores have been running without any optimization — accepting whatever default layout their theme or review app provides without testing alternatives.

Eevy AI fills the optimization gap specifically for review and social proof sections — the highest-impact elements on your product pages. Unlike Google Optimize which required manual experiment setup, hypothesis creation, and variant building, Eevy AI's genetic algorithm automatically generates and tests layout variations. You do not need to be a CRO expert to benefit from continuous optimization.

Migration Steps

1

Document your last Google Optimize learnings

If you saved results from Google Optimize experiments, review the key findings about what layouts and elements performed best. These insights can inform your Eevy AI configuration.

2

Install Eevy AI

Install from the Shopify App Store. Eevy AI does not require Google Analytics integration or tag manager setup.

3

Identify optimization targets

Select which product pages to optimize first. Start with your highest-traffic pages for the fastest results.

4

Configure review and UGC sections

Add Eevy AI sections to your product pages. The genetic algorithm begins generating and testing layout variations automatically.

5

Remove any remaining Optimize code

If you still have the Google Optimize snippet in your theme, remove it to eliminate unnecessary page load overhead.

6

Monitor optimization results

Track revenue per visitor and conversion improvements in the Eevy AI dashboard. Results typically appear within 1-2 weeks.

What You Keep

  • Historical experiment data (from your records)
  • CRO knowledge and insights

What Improves

  • Manual experiment setup replaced by automatic genetic algorithm testing
  • General page testing replaced by focused review/social proof optimization
  • Tag Manager dependency eliminated
  • Free tool replaced by affordable, automated optimization

Frequently Asked Questions

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Problem

A/B Testing Reviews Manually

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Glossary

A/B Testing

A/B testing is an experiment where two versions of a page, element, or experience are shown to different segments of visitors simultaneously to determine which version performs better against a defined metric.

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Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)

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