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At Juno, we pride ourselves on having regular sessions with our clients to support their business and decision-making. One question always comes up: what insights should we rely on to make informed decisions and define future roadmaps? While analytics might seem like the obvious answer, many overlook the power of heatmapping tools. 

Heatmaps give you a visual representation of how users interact with your site, showing where they click, scroll, and spend the most time. This helps identify issues that traditional analytics might miss - like neglected buttons or overly complex navigation. 

The Speed vs Insights Trade-Off 

It's worth noting that heatmapping tools do affect site speed. This creates a balance between gaining invaluable insights and maintaining optimal performance. But don't worry - you don’t need heatmaps running all year round. Instead, we recommend enabling them during key periods, like ahead of Black Friday or a new product launch, when you want to gather detailed user data without compromising speed. 

Tailoring Heatmapping to Your Business Needs 

 Data collection is incredibly important, but it's equally crucial to be realistic about your capacity to monitor and act on that data. At Juno, we advise our clients to set up a system they can effectively manage. After all, data is meaningless if you don't have the time or tools to analyse it. Every business is at a different stage in its journey, and the right balance of heatmapping will depend on where you are and where you want to go. 

One major advantage of heatmapping is the ability to track both desktop and mobile behaviour. Whether you’re trying to improve the mobile experience or enhance desktop functionality, the insights you gain can directly influence design tweaks, improving user journeys and conversion rates. 

This is just one example of how working with a Shopify agency can make a huge difference. Our team of experts can guide you through the nuances of heatmapping, help you balance speed with insights, and ensure your site is optimised for success.  

Let us help you make data-driven decisions that lead to a faster, more efficient Shopify store. Get in Touch!