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Advanced Testing, Planning, and Analysis for HHS Website UX Optimization

AgencyU.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)Op/DivOffice of the Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs (ASPA)URLhttps://www.hhs.gov/ServicesStrategic test planning and hypothesis formulation, Front-end testing using Optimizely, Detailed segmentation and analytics for precise insight gathering, Comprehensive reporting on experiment outcomes and actionable recommendations.Share

Introduction

Project Context: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) faced challenges in implementing effective changes to its website. To ensure that each modification positively impacted user experience, Analytics Logic was brought in to establish a structured testing and analysis framework.

Challenges

Identify Key Challenges: Deciding on the appropriate website modifications can be daunting without clear data-driven guidance. HHS needed to:

  • Determine whether changes were necessary and, if so, identify the most effective adjustments.
  • Avoid potential disruptions caused by untested or poorly planned website modifications.

Solutions

Solution Implementation: Analytics Logic developed a comprehensive testing and planning strategy using front-end testing tools:

  • Test Plan Development: Created detailed test plans based on specific hypotheses related to identified problems and goals. These plans included various design options for experimentation and detailed analytics requirements.
  • Experiment Implementation: Utilized Optimizely to deliver variations of the website’s elements to different segments of users based on ad campaigns, geography, device type, and more.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Segmented experiments by device, browser, and campaign to derive key insights. Following the attainment of statistical significance, the results from control and treatment groups were analyzed, focusing on primary and secondary KPIs and other user behavior metrics.

Team Expertise: This project was led by a team of data scientists and digital marketing experts skilled in experimental design and statistical analysis, ensuring robust and actionable results.

Services Rendered

  • Strategic test planning and hypothesis formulation,
  • Front-end testing using Optimizely,
  • Detailed segmentation and analytics for precise insight gathering,
  • Comprehensive reporting on experiment outcomes and actionable recommendations.

Results

Measurable Outcomes:

  • Enhanced decision-making with statistically proven data, ensuring that changes to the website were both necessary and effective.
  • Successful implementation of website modifications that were validated through rigorous testing, leading to improved user engagement and satisfaction.

Client Benefits:

  • Increased confidence in website updates, backed by empirical data and thorough analysis.
  • Ability to proactively make adjustments rather than reacting to potential issues post-implementation.

Conclusion

Summary of Success: The structured approach to website testing and analysis by Analytics Logic empowered HHS to make informed decisions, resulting in successful website modifications. This case study demonstrates the importance of a data-driven strategy in website management and development.