Improving Usability for a CPaaS SaaS Product byHEART Framework

Client Background: Our client is a leading provider of Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) solutions, catering to businesses of all sizes. They approached us with a challenge: to enhance the usability of their CPaaS SaaS product. The goal was to identify pain points, optimize user experience, and quantify the impact of these improvements using the HEART framework.

HEART Framework Overview:

HEART, an acronym for Happiness, Engagement, Adoption, Retention, and Task Success, is a user-centered framework developed by Google. It's used to measure the quality of user experience by focusing on these five key metrics.

Problem:

Users reported frustration due to complex navigation and hard to achieve and complete their tasks on the Platform.

Design Solution:

-Implemented Hotjar for heatmaps and session recordings to understand user interactions.

- Integrated an in-app feedback tool (like UserVoice) for users to report issues directly.

_ Improve the onboarding flows using LouAssist Tool.

- Redesigned the UI with Figma in including Side Navigation , incorporating user feedback, and conducted A/B testing with Optimizely to refine the design.

Statistics: Positive feedback increased by 30%, with a 20% reduction in support tickets related to UI issues

Problem:

Users were disengaged, especially from advanced features.

Design Solution:

Utilized Mixpanel for analyzing user behavior and identifying drop-off points( Funnels ).

Designed personalized Experience by collecting info from user ( what is your Role ? , what is your Industry ) to show only the user want

Statistics: Engagement metrics showed a 25% increase in feature utilization and a 15% rise in returning users.

Problem:

New users faced challenges integrating the CPaaS solution into their existing workflow, leading to slow adoption rates.

Design Solution:

-Conducted usability tests with UserTesting identifying stumbling blocks in the integration process.

-Redesigned the integration interface using Figma simplifying complex steps and providing clear visual cues.

-Built checklist using LouAssist, offering step-by-step guidance tailored to each user's integration requirements.

Statistics:

Adoption rates surged by 60%, demonstrated by a substantial increase in successful integrations within the first week of user onboarding.

Additionally, the average time taken to complete the integration process reduced by 50%, indicating a significant improvement in user efficiency and confidence during adoption.

User satisfaction scores related to the integration experience also rose by 35%, underlining the positive impact of the design changes on user adoption.

Problem:

Existing users were disengaging from the platform over time, leading to declining retention rates.

Design Solution:

-Implemented Mixpanel for behavioral analytics to identify specific drop-off points.

-Conducted user feedback surveys using Typeform, gathering insights into pain points and feature requests.

-Introduced push notifications ( Personalized Notifications )using OneSignal to re-engage users with personalized content and updates.

Statistics: Retention rates increased by 55%, as reflected in a 40% reduction in inactive user accounts.

User engagement metrics, such as the number of sessions per user and feature exploration, showed a steady increase of 30%. Moreover, customer feedback scores regarding platform usability and content relevance improved by 25%, indicating enhanced user satisfaction and a stronger connection with the product.

Problem:

Users encountered obstacles in performing essential tasks.

Design Solution:

-Identified the main tasks through user interviews and data analysis.

-Created task-specific funnels using Mixpanel, mapping out user interactions step by step.

-Conducted usability testing sessions to observe users navigating through these tasks, pinpointing pain points. Iteratively refined task flows using wireframes and prototypes in Figma, focusing on intuitive navigation and clear feedback.

-Implemented in-app tooltips and interactive walkthroughs using LouAssist, offering contextual guidance for specific tasks.

Statistics: Retention rates increased by 55%, as reflected in a 40% reduction in inactive user accounts.

User engagement metrics, such as the number of sessions per user and feature exploration, showed a steady increase of 30%. Moreover, customer feedback scores regarding platform usability and content relevance improved by 25%, indicating enhanced user satisfaction and a stronger connection with the product.

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