A/B testing: 4 effective examples

A/B tests: Cut the fluff and spend the pixels on design elements of interest to users HHS says it has reached HealthCare.gov deadline ITworld Today December 02, 2013 Share this email A/B testing: 4 effective examples These A/B tests have improved major ecommerce retailing sites. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. A/B tests: Cut the fluff and spend the pixels on design elements of interest to users 2. HHS says it has reached HealthCare.gov deadline 3. Cloud traffic poised to quadruple by 2017, challenge CIOs 4. Amazon plans to use drones to deliver packages 5. Linux worm wriggles its way into routers, cameras and other devices 6. Google Nexus phones vulnerable to denial-of-service attack via Flash SMS messages 7. US Army settles unlicensed software claim for $50 million 8. Hands-on with the Fitbit Force Resource compliments of: VMTurbo Get the Most Out of Your Virtual Environment How can you ensure the performance of applications while getting the most out of your virtualized environment? VMTurbo taps into the increased agility provided by virtualization to continually tune, adjust, and plan how the infrastructure is optimized based on the needs and demands of your entire infrastructure while reducing IT costs by 20-40%. Try it free in your environment A/B tests: Cut the fluff and spend the pixels on design elements of interest to users Using alternative versions of your Web pages can improve engagement and increase e-commerce sales. Here's how to get started. READ MORE HHS says it has reached HealthCare.gov deadline HealthCare.gov, the troubled insurance-shopping website launched in October by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is now working well for most users, officials said Sunday. READ MORE Cloud traffic poised to quadruple by 2017, challenge CIOs A recent report from Cisco Systems suggests that global cloud traffic will reach 5.3 zettabytes in 2017. That's more than four times the traffic seen in 2012. READ MORE Amazon plans to use drones to deliver packages Amazon.com plans to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less using unmanned aerial vehicles. READ MORE Resource compliments of: Polycom Gartner gives guidance for IT leaders on Group Video Systems The Gartner "MarketScope for Group Video Systems" evaluates seven group video system vendors based on six customer-focused criteria such as customer experience, market responsiveness and track record, and offering strategy. Gartner's guidance for IT leaders who want to start or expand the use of video collaboration within their organizations starts with the Gartner MarketScope for Group Video Systems 2013. Download it today. Linux worm wriggles its way into routers, cameras and other devices In today's open source roundup: The Linux.Darlloz worm has wriggled its way into routers, cameras and other devices. Plus: The Joe Danger game is coming to Linux soon, and a screenshot tour of SolydX 201311. READ MORE Google Nexus phones vulnerable to denial-of-service attack via Flash SMS messages Receiving 30 special SMS messages in quick succession causes some Google Nexus phones to reboot or act strangely. READ MORE US Army settles unlicensed software claim for $50 million Apptricity said its software was used in relief efforts in Haiti and in the Middle East. READ MORE Hands-on with the Fitbit Force Peter Smith upgraded his Fitbit Ultra activity tracker with the new Fitbit Force. Here's the verdict. READ MORE Webcast: VMware VMware Cloud Credits Program The VMware Cloud Credits Purchasing Program provides an easy on-ramp to the cloud, enabling you to maintain control and visibility of your cloud spend through your My VMware™ account. View Now BOOK GIVEAWAY: Enter today! The drawings end November 30. Learn Python the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code, 3rd Edition You Will Learn Python! Follow Zed Shaw's system and you will succeed -- just like the hundreds of thousands of beginners Zed has taught to date! Perl One-Liners: 130 Programs That Get Things Done These small and awesome Perl programs are sure to save you time and sharpen your sleight of hand. DON'T MISS... 11 technologies that didn't survive into the sci-fi future A little meter that shows the big differences in charging plugs and cables How to get files from your phone onto your laptop (without Wi-Fi) How cops and robbers are using Google Earth Arg! The 9 hardest things programmers have to do Follow ITworld Share this email You are currently subscribed to itworld_today as garn14.tech@blogger.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2013 ITworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **