If you are creating enterprise software, you should conduct User Navigation Analysis to improve your product’s usability. There are several different types of user navigation analysis, such as Object-oriented, Task-oriented, and Workflow-based. This article will discuss the basics of these three types of analysis. In addition to using UNA, you can conduct user research to determine what navigation is most effective for your users. There are also some advantages and disadvantages to each type.
Trace Route
Trace Route for User Navigation Analysis is a powerful tool to analyze web traffic. Its simple and narrow focus allows you to study data without being overwhelmed by too many statistics. It can help you to pinpoint the cause of any website performance problems. This tool can even help you to troubleshoot problems with network segments. Here are some common ways you can use it. Read on to learn more. This report shows where a web visitor has been during their visit.
First, you send a traceroute request to the network. The network responds to the request with the IP address and DNS of the next device. You get detailed information such as the number of hops, RTT, and response time for each device. Then, you repeat this process for every device along the way and record metrics for each. Once the traceroute process is complete, you will know where your visitors are and how they navigated your website.
Object-oriented
A web application’s navigation and design should be designed to map the intentions and movements of a user. This requires a deep understanding of how users think and behave. For example, leaving users with few options is like leading them to nowhere. They want as many options as possible. Likewise, they want to access all information as quickly as possible. To accomplish this, designers should employ techniques such as conditional logic or progressive disclosure to keep the navigation light and simple.
An object-oriented navigation structure helps users understand what they can do and encourages them to drill into more detail. It is useful in situations where the user must perform complex tasks. For example, Pip can click on Clients to access her Client Accounts. The user can also drill down further through these categories to see more information about each type of client. Object-oriented navigation is more effective when there are multiple objects, such as objects.
Task-oriented
The first step in a successful task-oriented user navigation analysis is to determine the best navigation structure. The best navigation structure is both intuitive and highly specific. This type of navigation is typically based on a hierarchy of nouns. Users tend to think in terms of nouns, and object-oriented navigation is more specific and concrete. It is important to analyze both types of navigation. In this article, we will discuss both types of navigation structures and their pros and cons.
A common pitfall of task-oriented user navigation analysis is poor predictability. This issue often manifests itself in complex workflow products. One product I studied explained the different stages with a wizard. After completing each step, I was directed to a generic results page. While this might seem obvious, the logical progression of the steps was inconsistent and unintuitive. This resulted in a lack of trust from users.
Workflow-based
In this study, we compared two conceptual navigation schemes, function-based and workflow-based. Participants used a mobile passenger information system. A study researcher accompanied each test session to ask questions and analyze user interactions. This approach ensured that results were comparable and reduced learning effects. We also used a similar set of user-interactions in both navigation types. Read on to discover the results of this study. In this study, we compare two conceptual navigation schemes – function-based and workflow-based – and their effects on user interaction.
For each navigation type, we first identified the level of accessibility of the application. Generally, workflow-based navigation does not refer to the navigation bar. However, the visualization area contained interaction buttons that were highlighted according to the next step of the visualization process. These navigation buttons served as orientation for users. In contrast, traditional navigation bars were only useful for navigation for users with low-access levels. We also studied users who had low-access permissions.
Access levels
There are two types of access levels during user navigation analysis: property level and view level. Property level access is for the business owner or the manager of a specific property. This type of access grants the user the ability to add and remove people from a GA account. The view level is for a limited set of users. The view level will only give you access to the analytics data and allow you to add filters and goals. The property level access is more common for freelancers who want to see the data of a single property.