Studio notebook

Test one thing at a time.

A hypothesis, the single variable you changed, the dates it ran, and what you learned.

WinJun 2, 2026 – Jun 23, 2026

Text overlay on home pins

Adding a short serif text overlay lifts saves on Home & Living pins by 15%.

Variable: Title overlay on the image

Result: Save rate moved from 6.7% to 9.1% across eight paired pins.

Learning: Overlays work when the copy names a room; generic quotes did nothing.

LossJul 14, 2026 – Aug 4, 2026

Idea Pins vs Carousels for travel

Idea Pins hold attention longer and beat carousels on outbound clicks.

Variable: Pin format for the same itinerary content

Result: Carousels drove 5.8% CTR against 4.1% for Idea Pins.

Learning: Clickable destinations matter more than dwell time for travel content.

RunningSep 1, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026

Posting at 7am vs 8pm

Morning posts reach the commute scroll and gain more first-day impressions.

Variable: Time of day posted

Result: pending

Learning: not yet written