Tripping Hazards: Where Do Patrons Stumble on our Website? Using Web Analytics for Site Improvement Margot Hanson, California Maritime Academy Annis Lee Adams, Golden Gate University Internet Librarian Mon. Oct. 28, 2013
Dec 02, 2014
Tripping Hazards: Where Do Patrons Stumble
on our Website?
Using Web Analytics for Site ImprovementMargot Hanson, California Maritime Academy
Annis Lee Adams, Golden Gate University
Internet LibrarianMon. Oct. 28, 2013
Problem: Patrons Tripping
● New university website w/out usability testing
● Anecdotal evidence suggested that the library website was confusing
Research Questions
● Where do our patrons get stuck on our website?
● What are they looking for?
Solution: Use data to clear the pathAnalyzed 4 data sources to improve the user experience of the library website.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianturner/603667067
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Google Analytics PageviewsSept 24, 2012 - Feb 25, 2013
Patron InterviewsWe asked:
● What would you expect to find in the following sections?
We found out:● Titles & content
for navigation tabs
clipart.com
Before
After
Looking into the Future
Usability testingAnalytics analysis after changes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bitterjug/870861414
Questions?
Image Sources● http://www.clipart.com
● Street sweeper image via flickr user julianturner: http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianturner/603667067
● Crystal Ball image via flickr user bitterjug: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bitterjug/870861414/