AFTCO tested a sticky mobile add to cart button to increase add-to-cart rates. Learn how this change impacted user behavior.
Sticky Mobile Add-To-Cart Button


If a persistent Add to Cart button is shown, then the add-to-cart rate will increase because users won’t need to scroll back up after reading long-form content.
What We Changed
- Made the add-to-cart button sticky on mobile.
- Added price to the button.
- Included a small cart icon on the button.
The Results
How the new version compared with the original, across all devices.
Lift in conversion rate
Orders
Add-to-cart rate change
Key Learnings
- Persistent CTA increased visibility and accessibility.
- Showing price on the button reduced decision friction.
- Visual icon provided clear, instant action guidance.
- Simplified access enhanced mobile user experience.
Detailed results breakdown
Add-to-cart rate change
+3.9%
Average order value
-2.5%
Click-through rate change
+0.8%
Lift in conversion rate
+6.2%
Change in revenue per visitor
+3.6%
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