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Clickstream Analysis

UX Design

What is Clickstream Analysis

Clickstream Analysis is the process of tracking and analyzing the sequence of clicks and interactions users make while navigating through a digital product. It provides detailed insights into user behavior, navigation patterns, and the paths users take to complete tasks.

How does Clickstream Analysis work

The analysis captures and examines:

  • Page-to-page navigation: How users move through the site
  • Time-based metrics: Duration between clicks and actions
  • Drop-off points: Where users abandon their journey

When to use Clickstream Analysis

Implement when you need to understand user journeys, optimize conversion funnels, identify navigation issues, or validate design changes. Particularly valuable for e-commerce sites, content platforms, and complex web applications.

Benefits of Clickstream Analysis

This method provides quantitative insights into actual user behavior, helps identify usability issues, reveals popular paths and features, and supports data-driven design decisions. It's essential for optimizing user flows and improving conversion rates.

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