Zone Revisit Analysis
Zone Revisit Analysis is a powerful tool that helps you understand how visitors interact with your website by tracking where they scroll back to (revisit) on your web pages. It divides your page into zones (sections) and measures how frequently visitors return to each zone, giving you insights into which parts of your content are most engaging or potentially confusing.
Why This Matters
Understanding how visitors revisit different parts of your page helps you:
- Identify valuable content that captures visitor attention
- Spot confusing sections where visitors need to re-read information
- Optimize your page layout based on actual visitor behavior
- Improve navigation between related content sections
- Create better experiences across different devices
Accessing the Zone Revisit Analysis
- Navigate to the "Page Analysis" section in the page interactions menu
- Scroll down to find the "Zone Revisit " section
Using the Chart: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Choose Your Date Range
Find the dropdown menu labeled "Date Range" at the top of the chart. This allows you to filter data by time period.
2. Select a Device Type
The "Device" dropdown lets you filter traffic by the type of device visitors used:
- All devices (combines all traffic)
- Desktop (only computer traffic)
- Mobile (only smartphone traffic)
- Tablet (only tablet traffic)
This helps you understand if scrolling behavior differs between devices.
3. Choose a Specific Page or All Pages
The "URL" or "Page" dropdown allows you to:
- View revisit data for all pages on your site (default)
- Select a specific page to analyze just that page's visitor behavior
4. Reading the Chart
The Zone Revisit chart shows:
- X-axis (horizontal): Scroll zones from 0% (top of page) to 100% (bottom of page)
- Y-axis (vertical): Revisit frequency as a percentage
- Colored bars: Each device type has its own color (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Understanding the Data:
- Taller bars mean that zone is revisited more frequently
- Multiple colored bars in one zone show how behavior differs by device
- Patterns across zones can reveal navigation paths (visitors scrolling between related sections)
Getting AI-Powered Analysis
For deeper insights, you can use the AI Analysis feature:
- Set your filters (date range, device, and page) as described above
- Click the "Generate AI Analysis" button
- Wait a few moments while the system processes your data
- Review the comprehensive analysis report
Reading the AI Analysis Report
The AI Analysis report is divided into several sections:
1. Executive Summary
A high-level overview of the most important findings and opportunities for improvement.
2. High-Value Content Identification
This section identifies zones with high revisit rates, explaining:
- Which specific content attracts repeat viewing
- Why visitors find this content valuable
- How to enhance this valuable content further
3. Confusion Point Analysis
This highlights areas where visitors may be confused or struggling:
- Which zones show patterns of confusion
- What elements might be causing issues
- Specific recommendations to improve clarity
4. Navigation Pattern Analysis
This examines how visitors move between different zones:
- Common navigation paths between sections
- Challenges in the current navigation flow
- Suggestions to improve connections between related content
5. Comparison Behavior Analysis
This looks at how visitors compare information across zones:
- Which zones visitors frequently switch between
- What content they're likely comparing
- How to better support comparison tasks
6. Content Relationship Optimization
This identifies connections between content sections:
- Related zones that should work together
- How well these connections currently function
- Ways to strengthen these relationships
7. Device-Specific Revisit Patterns
This highlights differences in behavior across devices:
- How mobile users interact differently from desktop users
- Device-specific issues that need addressing
- Adaptations to improve experience on each device type
8. Prioritized Recommendations
A ranked list of specific actions to take:
- What exactly to change (with specific wording suggestions)
- Which zones will be affected
- The expected impact of each change
- Implementation details
9. Information Architecture Strategy
Broader strategic recommendations for your overall page structure:
- Current information architecture assessment
- Identified structural issues
- Step-by-step implementation plan
How to Apply This Information
For Content Creators:
- Identify your most valuable content - Zones with high revisit rates contain information your visitors find important
- Clarify confusing sections - Rewrite content in zones where revisit patterns suggest confusion
- Improve headings and subheadings - Use the AI recommendations for more effective headlines
- Enhance calls-to-action - Pay attention to suggested wording improvements for buttons and links
For Web Designers:
- Optimize layout - Consider repositioning elements based on zone relationship insights
- Improve navigation - Strengthen connections between frequently compared zones
- Address device-specific issues - Make targeted improvements for mobile or desktop experiences
- Implement information architecture changes - Follow the strategic recommendations for structure
Tips for Getting the Most Value
- Compare different time periods - Look for changes in behavior over time
- Look at device differences - Mobile users often have different needs than desktop users
- Focus on high-impact recommendations first - Start with changes that have the highest expected impact
- Re-analyze after making changes - See how user behavior shifts after your improvements
Troubleshooting
No data available? Try:
- Selecting a longer date range
- Checking "All devices" instead of a specific device
- Choosing "All pages" to see if data exists elsewhere
Glossary of Terms
- Zone: A section of your webpage (measured as a percentage from top to bottom)
- Revisit Frequency: How often visitors return to a specific zone after viewing it once
- Scroll Pattern: The sequence in which visitors move between different zones
- Information Architecture: The overall structure and organization of your page content