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First Click Testing

Seeing where users click first on a design. Good for evaluating navigation, labeling, and IA direction quickly and cheaply before investing in full usability testing.

Use When
Quantitative
Time Needed
3-5 days to set up and field.
Type
IA, navigation
Category
Quantitative
Quantitative · Use when you need scale, confidence, or measurement.
First Click Testing
IA, navigation
When to Use It

Where this fits in the process.

Before investing in full usability testing, to evaluate navigation and labeling direction quickly and cheaply.

Time Investment

How long it takes.

3-5 days to set up and field.

What You'll Need

Before you start.

A clickable prototype or static design, and a recruited sample matching your target users.

What It's Good For

The kinds of answers you get.

Seeing where users click first on a design. Good for evaluating navigation, labeling, and IA direction quickly and cheaply before investing in full usability testing.

Watch Out For

Where it falls short.

Only captures the initial decision, not the full task journey. Cannot account for learning or context.

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