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A/B Testing and VersioningInkcite makes it simple to create multiple versions of your email either because you want to A/B test something or because you want to target specific recipient segments. Working from the same source file means less errors and less repetition. ConfigurationStart by adding the
Version names can not include spaces. Use an underscore (_) rather than
spaces if your version name requires more than one word - e.g.
Specifying Content for a Specific VersionVersion-specific content is controlled using encapsulated Ruby (ERb). Although this allows you to use the full power of the Ruby programming language within your emails, the most common use-case is to add or remove content based on the version. For example:
Previewing Versions In-BrowserWithout any command line parameters, the Inkcite server will display the first
version specified by default. In our example, that would be the
If the Inkcite server is already running, you can dynamically change to a
different version right inside of your browser by changing the URL. Include
Inkcite accepts Previewing Versions in an Email ClientWhen Inkcite sends email previews, it automatically sends a separate email for
each defined version. Add the
Send your email preview to the appropriate distribution list like you normally do:
After Inkcite has uploaded any new or updated images to your public CDN, it will send two or more emails to the recipients (depending on how many versions you have declared). Checking your email, you will see something like this:
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