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Flicker Effect / FOOC

Briefly seeing the original page before the test version loads.

Also known as Flash of Original Content (FOOC), the flicker effect happens in client-side testing when the original webpage loads for a split second before the JavaScript kicks in to apply the A/B test variation. It can confuse users and potentially skew test results. Preventing flicker is important for test validity.

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