any recommendations with respect to a split testing software

could be monthly fee based or server based

I had seen a few threads but they dated back to 2006 and would not mind getting an updated opinion

I am just starting out so nothing that would require a math degree

thanks

How about google website optimizer? I haven't had a chance to play with it yet but it's free and other people have recommended it...

never occurred to me ... thanks!

Use Google Website Optimizer coupled with KaizenTrack.

If you prefer for Google to not know the ins and outs of your website traffic, you will need to use something other than their free tool.

Here's a thread of mine that tells you about my new multi variable testing software (installs on your own sites):

http://www.copywritersboard.com/memb...-steroids.html

Mike

Mike, I'm sure your new tool is good, but I never understood why anybody would care if Google had that info.

Who CARES?

Seriously, it doesn't matter. Their system is priceless and free. It's something you would expect to pay $500 for. I don't care if Google knows everything about my businesses and life, doesn't matter to me.

I guess I just never understood that "scared" type thinking of someone knowing everything about you.

It kinda reminds me of people that think they have really good ideas but don't want to share them because they think others will steal the ideas and go make millions with them... Not saying it does NOT happen, but the level of paranoia is amusing to say the least.

Ricky,

I can see your point. I was pointing that some people prefer to keep their business information more private.

I'm sure that Google's system works great. I'm sure many people would agree it's priceless or worth $500.

Google agrees and that's why they slipped this little nugget into their Terms of Service (which 90% of people don't read):

"2. FEES AND SERVICES . Subject to Section 15 herein, the Service is provided without charge to You for up to 5 million pageviews per month per account, and if You have an active Adwords campaign in good standing, the Service is provided without charge to You without a pageview limitation.

Google may change its fees and payment policies for the Service from time to time including but not limited to the addition of costs for geographic data, the importing of cost data from search engines, or other fees charged to Google or its wholly-owned subsidiaries by 3rd party vendors for the inclusion of data in the Service reports. The changes to the fees or payment policies are effective upon Your acceptance of such changes which will be posted at Google Analytics (or such other URL Google may provide from time to time). Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in U.S. Dollars. Any outstanding balance becomes immediately due and payable upon termination of this Agreement for any reason and any collection expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred by Google will be included in the amount owed, and may be charged to the credit card or other billing mechanism associated with your Adwords account."

So basically, pay attention because if Google decides to change from Analytics being a free tool to a fee-based one, you could get walloped with a nice sized bill. Like when Google decided last year to double the bid prices for many keywords for Adwords users.

KaizenTrack looks like a solid program too. That would be another paid solution I'd recommend if I were not recommending my own.

Personally, I don't like relying on free tools to run my business. Either the customer service or tech support is non-existent... or you can forget about timely updates to the product to keep it current.

Mike

I tried about 10 split testing programs a year ago. I wanted something server based.

I tried free ones and paid. Most were refunded. The were all horrible on their own special way. The free ones (split test buddy, and SIMA + some really basic ones) had problems with the accuracy of tracking or were horrible to use.

Split test analyzer looked good for $127 but I couldn't get it to install properly and their support wouldn't answer any emails. Had to do a credit card chargeback.

I settled with split test accelerator. It's taguchi testing that can handle a/b tests also (a/b/c/d, etc is also possible).

It cost $500, which was more than I wanted to pay at the time. But after refunding all the others it's the only one I can recommend.

Josh

As long as you are working a simple HTML page then MuVar.com is a great choice at a great price. Hand holding in minimal but so is the price and the results are faster than any other system. It's hands off automatic.

BZZTTT! Wrong answer. There's a better and faster solution now.

Easy Multi Tracking works with both HTML and PHP pages. Unlike MuVar, Easy Multi Tracking does not require you to set up the entire sales letter in it.

You can test what you want to test... and have it automatically optimize it when you want it to.

Just head over to Professional Copywriter Reveals His Proven Conversion Boosting Tool That You Can Use To Skyrocket Your Conversion Rates FAST! and you will see what my program can do for you.

Thanks,

Mike