diff --git a/content/uiux/concepts/first-click-test/first-click-test.md b/content/uiux/concepts/first-click-test/first-click-test.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2e47c9b1594 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/uiux/concepts/first-click-test/first-click-test.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +--- +Title: 'First Click Test' +Description: 'First Click Test evaluates where users click first to measure interface clarity and usability.' +Subjects: + - 'Web Design' +Tags: + - 'UX' + - 'User Testing' + - 'Usability' +CatalogContent: + - 'intro-to-ui-ux' + - 'paths/front-end-engineer-career-path' +--- + +**First Click Testing** is a usability method used to evaluate the effectiveness of an interface's information hierarchy and design clarity. The test measures _where users click first_ when asked to complete a task — and whether that first click puts them on the correct path. + +It is based on a simple but powerful insight: + +> If a user's first click is correct, they are more likely to complete the task successfully. + +Analyzing these initial interactions allows teams to spot usability issues early and validate navigation patterns, content labels, or layout choices. + +## What It Measures + +First Click Testing is focused on _user decision-making at the very start of a task_. It helps identify whether users understand what to do next, and whether your interface intuitively supports their goals. + +Key metrics include: + +- _Click accuracy_ – Did users click the correct item or path first? +- _Time to first click_ – How long did it take them to decide? +- _User confidence_ – How confident were they in their choice? +- _Completion rate_ – Did they finish the task successfully after the first click?