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User Experience Research for Shopify Stores [Do not ask your mother] | #059 Claus Lauter

Ecommerce Coffee Break · November 11, 2021 · 7 min

Summary

Optimizing your Shopify store for conversions requires unbiased user feedback. This episode explains why friends and family are unreliable testers and provides actionable methods for gathering objective insights, from observing first-time visitors to utilizing professional UX testing platforms and session recording tools. Implement these strategies to identify and eliminate conversion roadblocks, ensuring your store effectively turns visitors into buyers.

Key takeaways

Themes

conversion & croshopify & ecommerce platforms

Topics covered

user experience researchuser testingconversion blockerssession recordingheatmapsrage clicksusability testingshopify conversion optimization

Episode description

In this quick tip episode, I talk about ways of getting unbiased user feedback on your Shopify store. This will help you to improve the user experience and improve your conversion rates and revenue. On the Show Today You’ll Learn: Why asking your friends & family is a bad ideaHow you can test your store's user experienceWhat the 5-second test isWhich apps and services will help you with user experience testingand moreLinks: https://www.playbookux.com/ https://www.usertesting.com/ https:...

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Don't rely on friends and family for website feedback; their bias prevents constructive criticism and they lack conversion rate optimization (CRO) expertise.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Observe first-time, unbiased visitors as they interact with your site; record their mouse movements and listen to their unguided impressions to identify immediate usability issues.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Utilize professional user testing platforms like TryMyUI, PlaybookUX, or UserTesting.com to get feedback from target customers who fit your user profile.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Implement session recording tools such as Hotjar or Lucky Orange to visually analyze user behavior, identify rage clicks, and pinpoint areas where users get stuck or abandon their journey.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
After gathering initial user feedback, consider hiring a CRO expert to analyze your store for technical and psychological roadblocks from a professional perspective.

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