{"id":51382,"date":"2022-07-19T15:19:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T14:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clickintelligence.co.uk\/?p=51382"},"modified":"2022-07-19T15:19:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T14:19:40","slug":"macro-micro-conversions-what-they-mean-and-how-to-track-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-uk.clickintelligence.com\/us\/macro-micro-conversions-what-they-mean-and-how-to-track-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Macro &#038; Micro Conversions: What They Mean and How to Track Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The internet\u2019s come a long way since the days of only being able to track website hits as a measure of success. Now site owners have a vast array of metrics at their disposal, and this information helps them track and improve their business operations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is the case with conversion rate optimization (CRO). Although for CRO to function at the level you expect, it\u2019s important to focus on the correct metrics. This is where macro and micro conversions come into the equation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understanding a website conversion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before tackling specific metrics, it\u2019s important to gain a full understanding of conversions in general. Every website is built with a business-related purpose. It could be to sell products or services, generate leads, or simply to supply information. Either way, when a visitor completes a desired action when on a site, this is defined as a \u201cconversion\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While conversions, in general, are nice, businesses need to accurately track these for the full picture. This brings us to the conversion rate. The conversion rate measures the number of website visits against the number of conversions. By doing this, you can measure the success of your marketing campaigns \u2013 along with the overall value of your site.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is vital to understand what is and isn\u2019t working with your promotional efforts, giving you the knowledge to know where your marketing dollars are best spent.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top-level conversions, aka those that result in immediate sales or leads, tend to be the only focus for online business owners. Yet there\u2019s an issue with this narrow viewpoint. Judging top-level conversions solely can provide a distorted figure. After all, only a minimal number of site visitors actually rock up and convert, which means you\u2019re only seeing a restricted number of outcomes overall.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conversions should be tracked and measured, absolutely. Yet they only represent a tiny proportion of your site\u2019s traffic. Due to this, it\u2019s easy to miss the bigger picture. Ultimately, the visitors that didn\u2019t convert will generally supply the most valuable insights for your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The result: you have to go beyond only tracking those conversions at the top level. You have to start breaking it down for more juicy data. You have to use macro and micro conversions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is a macro conversion?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, if you\u2019re on this page, at this point, you likely only have one question on your mind: What are macro and micro conversions?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s start with the easier to explain of the two. As you might gather from the name, Macro conversions refer to user actions that represent your website\u2019s primary objective. This is simply another name for what is essentially your primary \u2013 or top-level \u2013 conversion point, as discussed in the previous section.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are a few examples of a macro conversion:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you operate an eCommerce store, the main macro conversion is a visitor completing a purchase.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the primary objective is to collect a user\u2019s data, this could be a visitor completing a lead generation form.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The completion of a subscription sign-up for a recurring service.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is a micro conversion?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Based on the above about macro conversions, it shouldn\u2019t take too much effort to work out what the micro counterpart entails. Rather than focusing on the primary actions of a website visitor, micro conversions are all about those secondary actions, those smaller steps which indicate a conversion will be completed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even though they\u2019re not incorporated into the overall conversion rate for your site, micro conversions are incredibly helpful in learning about the effectiveness of your sales funnel. It supplies you with information about weaknesses that could be present within your funnel, presenting the chance to optimize performance \u2013 and increase overall conversion numbers as a result.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, say people are flowing through your sales funnel seamlessly. No issues are cropping up, and people are navigating through your pages as expected. At least, that\u2019s until they hit the page where they select shipping. This section alone is causing 80% of your site visitors to abandon ship.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s bad. Yet by tracking your micro conversions, the good news is you have identified the weak link in your sales funnel. You can then improve the user experience (UX) by fixing this issue, removing the barrier that was preventing visitors from getting to the finish line \u2013 and turning it into that all-important macro conversion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While micro conversions are integral to follow for sites of all sizes, they are especially important for those with low numbers of traffic. Why? Well, if a low-traffic site only receives a couple of conversions each day, you\u2019re only being fed crumbs in terms of data if you solely study macro conversions. By looking through all micro conversion stages, low-traffic sites suddenly gain a lot more data they can use to improve how their business operates.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Common micro conversions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike macro conversions, there are numerous examples of micro conversions. This shouldn\u2019t be a surprise due to how many steps they account for during the sales journey for website visitors. General categories for micro conversions include engagement-based conversions, interaction-based conversions, and navigation-based conversions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For specific micro conversions, let\u2019s take a look at a standard eCommerce customer journey for someone on the hunt for a new jacket:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The journey begins by visiting the intended website.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The visitor views the category page. In this case, it\u2019ll be the \u2018jackets\u2019 page.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more specific results, they\u2019ll click on a sub-category page. This could be a specific jacket style, for instance, or a certain color.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once they have found a jacket that grabs their interest, they will click to view the individual page.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If it ticks all the right boxes and is in stock, the jacket will be added to the shopping cart.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The potential customer moves onto to the checkout process.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> #<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They enter their details, including their name, contact details, and delivery address.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the address in place, they can confirm the shipping option for their purchase. This could be next-day delivery, for example.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Payment information is then added to the order.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, the order is placed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The initial visit to the website doesn\u2019t register as a micro conversion. The same is applicable for when the order \u2013 or conversion \u2013 is complete. With that said, all of the steps in between (aka 2-9) are defined as micro conversions. This highlights just how many micro conversions play a role in the sales funnel and how much data you could be missing out on if your business only focuses on macro conversions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of course, this is just an example of the customer journey. There are certain steps that can be skipped over. A visitor could land up on a specific product page via a Google search as an example. However, it still involves an assortment of micro conversions as part of the customer journey.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the relationship between macro and micro conversions?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the example in the previous section showcases, macro and micro conversions go hand in hand with each other. You cannot have a macro conversion without a number of micro conversions that precede it. There\u2019s also no overall purpose for micro conversions unless they result in a macro conversion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With all of this in mind, it\u2019s essential to track both micro and macro conversions. Every micro conversion is effectively a process milestone. Each micro element also impacts \u2013 whether positively or negatively \u2013 the main step, aka the macro conversion.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to select the right conversions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You know the importance of tracking both macro and micro conversions. However, before you move forward, you need to understand which conversions to track for your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to macro conversions, you want to avoid an assortment of metrics to track. As a general rule of thumb, the fewer macro conversions you have in place, the clearer it is in terms of what you want out of your website. Think about it. If you only have 1 or 2 actions defined as macro conversions, it\u2019s a lot easier to zone in on what truly matters to your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As for micro conversions, it\u2019s pretty much the opposite situation. You don\u2019t want to put restrictions on the number of micro conversions to track. Ultimately, you want to cover as many of these steps as possible, assuming they are valuable and actionable for the customer path on your site.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to track conversions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Great news: tracking micro conversions is made easy thanks to the power of Google Analytics. It might seem like a tricky task when attempting to track and measure every micro conversion step in the customer journey, but it\u2019s simply a case of knowing what to do with the Google tools at your disposal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First, start by logging into your Google Analytics account. Then all you have to do is add your chosen micro conversion by creating an event. Alternatively, you can utilize the Google Tag Manager to trigger responses. It is also possible to assign each micro conversion step as a goal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once a micro conversion is added to Google Analytics, it is possible to compare this data against other metrics. This includes the likes of page views, traffic sources, and macro conversions. By doing this, you gain a clear image of how all the data correlates and what aspects require improvement.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to successfully track micro conversions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019ve been following along, you know the aim is to optimize the performance of your micro conversions. Putting together the track with these micro conversions ensures a smooth journey towards macro conversions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, before it\u2019s possible to optimize these micro conversions, you must understand what isn\u2019t working correctly. To do that successfully, it\u2019s essential you put in the research. That is where tracking micro conversions becomes key as you diagnose problems and push forward towards a suitable solution.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below is a quick look at the steps to take to successfully track micro conversions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spot the troublemakers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The first job is to spot the pages that are letting your side down. By using Google Analytics, it\u2019s possible to see which pages are suffering from the biggest drop-off rates. Understandably, these are the micro conversions that are, for whatever reason, not getting the results you expected \u2013 and it\u2019s consequently resulting in a breakdown in your sales funnel.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Analyze the issues<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Once you know which pages are problematic, it\u2019s a case of finding out why users are deciding to leave. It\u2019s possible to analyze everything from elements being clicked to where visitors are hovering their mouse pointers. With this type of information, you can closely learn about the way visitors interact \u2013 or don\u2019t interact \u2013 with page elements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seek feedback<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: You don\u2019t have to use Google Analytics and research endless data for an answer. Instead, you can go directly to the source and ask for feedback from site users. This way ensures no guesswork is involved when working out why visitors are abandoning your site. For answers, ask open-ended questions like: \u2018Why are you leaving the page?\u2019 or \u2018What elements are missing from the page?\u2019\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have successfully tracked your micro conversions, you\u2019ll have ample data to make any necessary changes. 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