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eCommerce User Journey

Stage 1: Browsing

  • Goal: Discover products that meet their needs or interests.

  • Actions:

    • Visit the homepage or search for products via search engines.

    • Browse categories or use the search bar.

    • Read product descriptions and reviews.

  • Thoughts:

    • “Does this site have what I’m looking for?”

    • “Are these products high quality and worth my time?”

  • Emotions:

    • Curiosity or excitement when finding a good selection.

    • Frustration if the site is slow, confusing, or lacks filters.

  • Pain Points:

    • Lack of clear navigation or search functionality.

    • Overwhelming product options without sorting features.

    • Slow loading pages.

  • Touchpoints:

    • Website homepage, search engine results, product categories.

  • Opportunities to Improve:

    • Enhance search and filter capabilities (e.g., by price, rating, popularity).

    • Provide personalized recommendations based on browsing history.

    • Optimize website loading speed.

Stage 2: Selecting a Product

  • Goal: Find the product that best matches their needs.

  • Actions:

    • Compare products based on price, features, and reviews.

    • Zoom in on images, check specifications, and read customer feedback.

    • Add items to a wishlist or cart.

  • Thoughts:

    • “Is this the right product for me?”

    • “How does this compare to similar options?”

  • Emotions:

    • Confidence if the product information is clear and reliable.

    • Doubt or anxiety if there are limited reviews or unclear descriptions.

  • Pain Points:

    • Lack of detailed product descriptions or images.

    • Difficulty comparing similar products.

    • Absence of trustworthy customer reviews.

  • Touchpoints:

    • Product pages, review sections, comparison tools.

  • Opportunities to Improve:

    • Provide detailed product descriptions and high-quality images.

    • Introduce side-by-side comparison features.

    • Highlight top reviews and include user-generated photos.

Stage 3: Checkout

  • Goal: Complete the purchase quickly and securely.

  • Actions:

    • View the cart, apply discounts, and proceed to checkout.

    • Enter payment and shipping information.

    • Confirm the order and payment.

  • Thoughts:

    • “Is my payment secure?”

    • “Will this arrive on time?”

  • Emotions:

    • Satisfaction with a smooth process.

    • Frustration if there are unexpected costs or complex forms.

  • Pain Points:

    • Hidden fees (e.g., shipping costs).

    • Complex or time-consuming checkout process.

    • Limited payment options.

  • Touchpoints:

    • Cart page, checkout form, payment gateway.

  • Opportunities to Improve:

    • Simplify the checkout process with fewer steps.

    • Offer multiple payment options (e.g., PayPal, digital wallets).

    • Provide clear cost breakdowns upfront.

Stage 4: Post-Purchase

  • Goal: Receive and enjoy the product with minimal hassle.

  • Actions:

    • Receive order confirmation and shipping updates.

    • Track delivery.

    • Contact support if issues arise.

    • Leave a review or recommend the product to others.

  • Thoughts:

    • “When will my order arrive?”

    • “What if I need to return this?”

  • Emotions:

    • Happiness if the product arrives on time and meets expectations.

    • Disappointment if there are delays or the product is damaged.

  • Pain Points:

    • Lack of timely updates on shipping.

    • Complicated return process.

    • Difficulty reaching customer support.

  • Touchpoints:

    • Order confirmation email, shipping notifications, tracking page, customer service.

  • Opportunities to Improve:

    • Provide real-time tracking updates and delivery estimates.

    • Offer easy return options with pre-paid labels.

    • Ensure responsive and helpful customer support.

Summary of Opportunities:

  1. Browsing: Personalized recommendations, faster navigation, improved filters.

  2. Selecting a Product: Detailed descriptions, comparison tools, reliable reviews.

  3. Checkout: Streamlined process, transparent costs, secure payment options.

  4. Post-Purchase: Real-time tracking, simple returns, proactive support

 
 
 

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