# QA Checklist

### **Step 1: Verify Theme Compatibility**

Ensure your theme is correctly set up to support product price testing by following the [**Theme Requirements for Product Price A/B Testing (Non-Shopify Plus)**](https://docs.elevateab.com/elevate-helpcenter/product-testing/theme-requirements) guide to temporarily

* **Remove Featured Products**: Any homepage Featured Product section displaying the product being tested must be temporarily removed.
* **Disable Homepage Quick Purchase Features**: Ensure "Add to Cart" buttons, Quick Shop overlays, and any purchase-related elements are disabled across product grids or carousels.
* **Update Collection Pages**: Remove purchase options such as "Quick Add" or floating cart buttons from all collection pages.
* **Disable Hidden Purchase Options**: Check for hidden options in modals or pop-ups triggered by product selectors and ensure they are disabled or removed entirely.

### **Step 2: Copy Product Reviews**

If you are using a review app, ensure your product reviews are also copied to the duplicated products used in your price test. This is critical to maintain consistency and customer trust.

#### Recommended: Request Assistance from Your Review App

* Most review apps provide support for transferring reviews between products. Navigate to the **Review tab** in the app, where you’ll find a pre-written message tailored to your experiment. Copy this text and send it to the app’s live chat or email support for assistance.

#### **Alternative: Manually Copy Reviews**

* If you prefer or if support is unavailable, you can manually duplicate reviews in some apps. Refer to your Shopify reviews app's documentation for step-by-step instructions on copying reviews between products

### **Step 3:** Manage Duplicate Products

Duplicate products are critical for running your price tests but require careful handling. Follow these key steps to avoid issues:

* **Remove Duplicate Products from Sales Channels**: Limit duplicates to the "Online Store" sales channel. Ensure they are excluded from channels like Facebook, Instagram, and Google Shopping. For instructions, see the Managing Duplicate Products Guide.
* **Exclude Duplicates from Collections**: For smart collections, update your collection template code to exclude duplicates using the provided liquid tags.

> **Note**: Refer to [Managing Duplicate Products](https://docs.elevateab.com/elevate-helpcenter/managing-duplicate-products#step-2-remove-duplicate-products-from-third-party-channels) Guide for detailed code examples and support.

### **Step 4: Configure Inventory Tracking**

For consistent inventory handling during the test:

* Zero out the inventory of duplicate products and enable "Continue selling when out of stock" to prevent fulfillment errors.
* Ensure third-party apps or Shopify’s inventory tracking is synced across original and duplicate products.
* For stores using SKU-based inventory apps, confirm SKUs are synchronized.

> **Tip**: More details are available in the [Managing Duplicate Products](https://docs.elevateab.com/elevate-helpcenter/managing-duplicate-products#step-4-setup-inventory-tracking) Guide.

### **Step 5: Disable Slide-In Cart Recommendations**

If your store uses a slide-in cart feature, ensure no products being tested appear in the "Recommended Products" section. Modify this manually or contact your cart app support for guidance.

### **Step 6: Conduct a Full Experiment Review**

It's critical to compare the control group with each variation to ensure consistency across all elements, except for the specific change you're testing. Here's what to focus on:

* **Preview Pages:** Use the **Preview** option for both the control and each variation. Closely inspect the following elements to confirm they match across all test groups:
  * **Price Display:** Verify that the correct price is displayed for each test group. If your products have multiple variants, check these as well to ensure prices are accurately reflected.
  * **Bulk Purchases and Subscriptions:** Ensure that any bulk purchase or subscription options are consistent with what's offered on the live site or within the parameters of your test design.
  * **Ratings and Reviews:** Confirm that ratings and reviews are identical to those on the live site, maintaining customer trust and test integrity.
  * **Media Consistency:** Check other media elements such as images, videos, and text. These should be the same as on your live site to prevent any unintended influences on customer behavior.
  * **Text References:** Pay special attention to text that references prices, discounts, or value propositions (e.g., "20% off on subscriptions" or bundle value descriptions). These should accurately reflect the conditions of your test groups.

### Getting Help

If you encounter any uncertainties during your QA process or would like an expert review of your experiment setup, we're here to help:

* **Live Chat Support:** For immediate assistance, click on the live chat widget located at the bottom right corner of the Elevate A/B Testing app interface.
* **Email Support:** Alternatively, you can reach out via email for a more detailed review of your experiment. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your price tests are set up for success.

This QA checklist is designed to guide you through a meticulous review of your experiment, helping you launch with confidence. Should you need further assistance or have specific questions, do not hesitate to contact our support team.