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Tree Testing

UX Design

What is Tree Testing

Tree Testing is a usability research method that evaluates the findability of content in a website or application's information architecture. It tests how easily users can locate items within a stripped-down, text-only version of your site's hierarchy.

How Tree Testing works

The process involves:

  • Tree Structure: Creating a text-only site hierarchy
  • Task Scenarios: Developing realistic finding tasks
  • User Testing: Participants locate items in the tree
  • Analysis: Evaluating success rates and navigation paths

When to conduct Tree Testing

Perform tree testing when designing new navigation structures, validating existing information architecture, or before implementing major site reorganizations. It's particularly valuable early in the design process before visual design begins.

Benefits of Tree Testing

This method provides clear insights into navigation effectiveness, identifies confusing labels and categories, and validates information architecture decisions. It helps create more intuitive content organization without the influence of visual design or layout.

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