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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Optimize

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/AGoogle offers the Optimize A/B testing tool for testing website content and versions.N/A

    Provely

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AN/AN/A
    Pricing
    Google OptimizeProvely
    Editions & Modules
    Google Optimize
    Free
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google OptimizeProvely
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Google OptimizeProvely
    Considered Both Products
    Google
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    Provely
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
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    Features
    Google OptimizeProvely
    Testing and Experimentation
    Comparison of Testing and Experimentation features of Google Optimize and Provely
    Feature
    Google Optimize
    4.9
    8 Ratings
    53% below category average
    Provely
    -
    Ratings
    a/b experiment testing4.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Split URL testing2.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multivariate testing4.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-page/funnel testing1.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cross-browser testing6.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app testing2.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test significance1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual / WYSIWYG editor3.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced code editor2.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page surveys5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visitor recordings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Preview mode3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test duration calculator9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiment scheduler7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiment workflow and approval8.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic experiment activation6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Client-side tests7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Server-side tests2.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mutually exclusive tests8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience Segmentation & Targeting
    Comparison of Audience Segmentation & Targeting features of Google Optimize and Provely
    Feature
    Google Optimize
    7.0
    8 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Provely
    -
    Ratings
    Standard visitor segmentation6.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Behavioral visitor segmentation7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Traffic allocation control8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Website personalization7.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Results and Analysis
    Comparison of Results and Analysis features of Google Optimize and Provely
    Feature
    Google Optimize
    8.2
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Provely
    -
    Ratings
    Heatmap tool2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Click analytics9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scroll maps9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form fill analysis8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Conversion tracking9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Goal tracking8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test reporting7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Results segmentation10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    CSV export9.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiments results dashboard9.97 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Google OptimizeProvely
    Small Businesses
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)
    Score7.3 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    AB Tasty
    Score8.6 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)
    Score7.3 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    Google OptimizeProvely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.0
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google OptimizeProvely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    It is a little too limited for a full stack experimentation programme. Many times we required development support or tech advise but we were simply unable to get this due to it being google. This was a big problem for us. However it is quite good if you were looking to get started in experimentation and didn’t have the budgets for a wider tool
    Incentivized
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    Provely
    Landing pages. Say, a webinar optin page. Or a lead magnet optin page. People can be persuaded to believe that others like the lead magnet and don't want to be left behind and also they can trust others opinions. So, having a widget on these pages that shows, "XYZ just signed up" can help with getting more sign ups. A widget that shows the amount of people that are looking at a certain page is also beneficial. The best thing to do, is to test at all times. See if the conversion rate is increased or if it drops. And test variations of the widget one at a time. Sometimes, it helps, but in some cases, one can see little difference. So the key is to test. We used it on a front page and we optimized it for speed. We saw that we had several things that slowed our site down. So we decided to take away some of the items. This included our widget from Provely. It does not take a lot of resources, but we were super savvy and wanted the optimal speed. We might revert back into adding it again, but for now, we stripped the page for all extra baggage so we were certain that we had the correct overview on the speed that was needed. The widgets can be less appropriate also, if one wants full attention to the copy on a page. This is also a savvy choice. So the key is to TEST, again... To determine if it helps or halts conversions. This example we are seeing on direct response sales pages in the make money online nice. They rarely use this. Some do. So again, testing will determine the effect. (A savvy user tests, but even those, skip it some times, so it is best to use your own due diligence)
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    Pros
    Google
    • Easy to follow set up procedures. Once I walk a client through the process, it's effortless for them to emulate on subsequent tests.
    • Lots of geo and user attribute customization features to be able to drill down into specific targeted audiences — all based on the power of Google's immense data system.
    • Google Optimize is the logical choice for many people to start with since most are already familiar with and using GA.
    Incentivized
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    Provely
    No answers on this topic
    Cons
    Google
    • Only works for browsers, not for the apps testing.
    • Missing possibility to test complicated features.
    • Audience division in groups is not always accurate.
    Incentivized
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    Provely
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    Provely
    We see the professional look it gives, and the live proof it provides. It helps with conversions, so we want to be sure we have the optimized numbers for our business. It is worth keeping so we earn more leads, and sales by piggybacking on the psychological effect of FOMO and more. We believe it is a must have in our arsenal, at least on selected pages.
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    Usability
    Google
    Google has always been known to make easy-to-use products. The Google Optimize interface is intuitive and easy to follow for anyone.
    Incentivized
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    Provely
    It's a ONE page for settings, and the code to use for integration. All is found in one place. It is made to be simple, with powerful features
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    Support Rating
    Google
    Google has well-documented resources and unlimited use cases that can be found online. Plus, their support is always helpful and available.
    Incentivized
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    Provely
    We had a question... We asked about a certain feature... One that was not present. So, what happened is that they responded quickly, but also, they developed the feature FOR US, which is unprecedented in many ways. It is not the norm, so we were taken great care of. The support was more than helpful and we would recommend them any day of the week.
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    Implementation Rating
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    Provely
    The only thing to note, if you're afraid of tech, get the developer to install the code. You can do the design, but maybe get someone to install the code, again, it is done in minutes. Maybe 5. The other thing to note, keep an eye on your stats and analytics. You install this for a reason, to help with conversions. The only way to know for sure if it is right for your page(s) is to track it. If it does not aid your % it is of no use. Not EVERY page will be a candidate at all times. BUT, most are. So my advice is to go for it, get it set up. Track your before and after. If you an uplift in your % then keep it. If there is no visible change, maybe you're not tracking the right metrics over the right amount of time, so check if you can track deeper. If you have tracked really well, and not seeing an uplift, maybe change the wording, the widget, or the placement of it. And keep tracking. If there is no change short-term or long-term, then I would reflect on the usage. It is made to uplift conversions and it does so. But it is your job to place it where it matters, like on a lead magnet page, where others can see that they are not alone in both wanting and/or taking action and physically signing up to a lead magnet. So, again, my advice, get it set up. You will most likely do the job right on the first go, and from there, enjoy, and keep tracking
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Google Optimize being part of the Google stack makes it great in reporting and analysis. Wish Google would add more features like dynamic tests, multi funnel tests, conversion calculator based on the total number of traffic of the page being tested instead of using the websites total traffic. Should integrate form analysis, heatmap, and page analytics.
    Incentivized
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    Provely
    We have tested 3 other products in the past, all failed to have the complete solution we were looking for. Provely is here to stay and has added lots of features. 1 of the other tools we tested are low on features. 1 of the tools we tested had a short run and updates stopped and the project was abandoned. 1 of them never worked properly.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • We were able to increase our main KPI for conversions by almost 50% by testing button copy.
    • We were able to increase secondary KPIs for conversions by almost 30% by testing form design.
    Incentivized
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    Provely
    No answers on this topic
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