Chapter 11

Surveys, Web Analytics, and Social Media

Abstract

This chapter describes the role that surveys, Web analytics, and social media have in UX. Case studies include research using surveys as well as Web analytics for Medicare.gov.

Keywords

Surveys

Social media

Web analytics

SEO

UX online

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating.

Kofi Annan

Opinions that are supported by data are always stronger than those formed through personal or anecdotal experience. Evidence-based work establishes a foundation of knowledge from which to make informed design decisions. It is not uncommon for design and development teams to spend hours arguing over their opinions, but without data, these opinions don’t always hold up and can be based on wrong assumptions. ...

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