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How long should an A/B test run?

Run tests until you have enough data to make confident decisions. Avoid ending tests after only a handful of clicks. As a general guideline: - Allow at least one to two weeks. - Gather a statistically meaningful number of conversions. - Judge winners based on business metrics—not just CTR. Premature decisions often eliminate creatives that would have performed well over time.
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