# Do Links Inside Body Text Get Clicked? A/B Test Idea

Page: https://alidemirbas.com.tr/en/lab/ab-test-library/tests/do-links-inside-body-text-get-clicked-ab-test-idea

## Hypothesis

If the route sits inside the paragraph where the text introduces the topic, readers can follow it without leaving the reading context; a separate CTA button below the paragraph stands out more but sits outside that flow. That could leave the button with more clicks and the inline link with higher completion of the destination action.

## When to run this test

A heatmap where the route is skipped, scroll data where readers finish the paragraph and leave, or route traffic that rarely completes the destination action suggest readers miss the route; that is the moment to compare a button with an inline link. If the inline link works better, readers reach the linked content and complete the action there; if the button works better, its visibility opens the route to more visitors. If the destination page is slow or does not deliver what the link promises, fix it first.

## Primary metric

**Completion of the destination action**: Compare completion of the predefined destination-page action among eligible assigned visitors exposed to each link presentation.

## Other metrics

- **Inline-link click-through rate**: Measure clicks on the tested inline link.
- **Destination-page arrival rate**: Compare visitors who reach the linked content.
- **Action completion after arrival**: Compare completion of a predefined action on the destination page over the same follow-up window.

## What to check before and during the test

- **Implementation**: Compare the same CTA below the paragraph with a link placed within the paragraph.
- **Link location**: Choose one inline position; keep paragraph meaning and wording unchanged.
- **Visibility**: Use a clear link style without changing surrounding typography.
- **Progress**: Track completion at the destination, not just exits from the source page.
- **Audience**: Use predefined segments; do not define audience based on behavior changed by the test.

## What to watch when reading the result

- Do not name a winner because the inline-link click-through rate or the destination-page arrival rate is higher. Let completion of the destination action choose between them, and compare action completion after arrival for both options across an equal follow-up window.
- This comparison changes placement and visual treatment together, so do not credit the difference to either one. Use a single link in the paragraph and give it descriptive text that says where it goes, not a vague "click here"; otherwise you cannot tell which link or wording did the work. Retest before applying the result beyond the page and paragraph type you tested.
- The destination action happens far less often than a click, so a small difference only becomes readable once the test has run long enough to collect it. Enter the expected rate of the destination action and the effect you care about in the [sample size calculator](https://alidemirbas.com.tr/en/calculators/sample-size-calculator) up front to get the visitors you need per arm.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does this test isolate placement from visual format?

No. It changes both in one defined implementation. Interpret the combined effect rather than attributing it to either component alone.

### Does a higher inline-link click rate mean it won?

No. Track arrival at the destination as an intermediate step. Use completion of the predefined destination-page action as the primary outcome.

### How should the link be placed within a paragraph?

Fix one location and preserve the paragraph's meaning and wording. Use a recognizable link style without changing surrounding typography. Avoid vague text such as click here.