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A/B testing in Telegram Ads: creatives, offers, hypotheses

How to run A/B tests in Telegram Ads: what to change in 160-char copy, 1280×720 banner, bids, and how to read results in 7 days.

What to test

Change one element at a time: headline, CTA button, 1280×720 banner, or offer — not all at once. Base setup: 2 texts × 1 visual or 1 text × 2 banners with identical targeting.

Euro and TON cabinets share 160-char text + button limits. Split tests by ad groups; don't mix geo.

  • One factor per test
  • 2–3 variants max
  • Identical targeting

Experiment design

Budget: €150–250 per variant, 7 days, daily cap. Winner by CTR at equal CPM or CPA with postback wired.

TRAFFIX pre-moderation checks both variants before submit — less risk one creative gets rejected and skews the test.

  • Min 1000 impressions per variant
  • UTM utm_content=A/B
  • Don't stop early

After the test

Pause loser, scale winner budget +20–30%. Launch next test: new offer angle or banner.

TRAFFIX Pro panel suits parallel tests across campaigns.

  • Winner → scale
  • Loser → off
  • Queue next hypothesis

Frequently asked questions

What is «A/B testing in Telegram Ads: creatives, offers, hypotheses» about?
How to run A/B tests in Telegram Ads: what to change in 160-char copy, 1280×720 banner, bids, and how to read results in 7 days.
What to test?
Change one element at a time: headline, CTA button, 1280×720 banner, or offer — not all at once. Base setup: 2 texts × 1 visual or 1 text × 2 banners with identical targeting. Euro and TON cabinets share 160-char text + button limits. Split tests by ad groups; don't mix geo.
Experiment design?
Budget: €150–250 per variant, 7 days, daily cap. Winner by CTR at equal CPM or CPA with postback wired. TRAFFIX pre-moderation checks both variants before submit — less risk one creative gets rejected and skews the test.
Rule of thumb
One factor per test

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