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UX & SEO Analytics: Hotjar, Ahrefs & Competitor Intelligence

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UX & SEO Analytics: Hotjar, Ahrefs & Competitor Intelligence

This course is part of Web Analytics Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze user behavior using heatmaps, session replays, and surveys to identify usability issues and friction points.

  • Evaluate website performance by conducting technical SEO audits, keyword analysis, and backlink assessments using Ahrefs.

  • Apply behavioral and SEO insights to optimize user experience and improve search visibility through data-driven strategies.

  • Create a comprehensive optimization plan by integrating UX insights and SEO intelligence to drive measurable business outcomes.

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April 2026

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This course is part of the Web Analytics Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

This course transforms how you approach digital analytics by expanding your capabilities into qualitative behavior analysis and SEO-driven intelligence. You’ll learn how to leverage tools like Hotjar and Ahrefs to uncover deep user insights, optimize user experiences, and improve search performance through data-driven strategies.

You’ll start by exploring qualitative analytics using Hotjar. You’ll understand how users interact with your website, identify friction points, and validate tracking implementations to ensure accurate behavioral data collection. This foundation enables you to move beyond numbers and truly understand the “why” behind user actions. Next, you’ll dive into advanced behavior analysis techniques. You’ll analyze visual interaction patterns using heatmaps and zoning, evaluate user journeys through session replays, and design surveys to collect direct user feedback. These insights will help you identify usability issues, improve user experience, and drive meaningful optimization decisions. Finally, you’ll focus on SEO analytics and competitive intelligence using Ahrefs. You’ll learn how search engines work, conduct technical SEO audits, analyze backlink profiles, and develop keyword strategies based on search intent. You’ll also explore competitor analysis to identify gaps, uncover opportunities, and improve your website’s visibility in search results. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Apply qualitative analytics techniques to capture and interpret real user behavior on websites. -Analyze heatmaps, session replays, and survey data to identify UX issues and optimization opportunities. -Execute technical SEO audits and resolve critical issues impacting search performance. -Evaluate backlink profiles and perform competitive analysis to strengthen search authority. -Develop keyword strategies based on search intent to improve content visibility and ranking. -Integrate behavioral insights and SEO intelligence to drive data-informed optimization strategies. Designed for digital analysts, UX researchers, SEO specialists, product managers, and marketing professionals, this course equips you with the practical skills and analytical mindset needed to bridge user behavior insights with search performance optimization. Step in, elevate your analytics capabilities, and learn how to transform user behavior data and SEO intelligence into strategies that drive measurable growth and performance.

Unlock the power of qualitative analytics to understand the why behind user behavior. This module introduces Hotjar, covering heatmaps, session replays, and surveys to analyze interactions, identify usability issues, and uncover actionable insights to improve user experience and conversions.

What's included

13 videos6 readings5 assignments

13 videosTotal 70 minutes
  • Specialization Introduction6 minutes
  • Course Introduction4 minutes
  • Introduction to Hotjar5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Hotjar Setup, Integration and Validation5 minutes
  • Visual and Quantitative Analysis with Heatmaps and Zoning4 minutes
  • Hands-On: Analyzing User Behavior with Zoning Analysis6 minutes
  • Hands-On: Heatmap Analysis for Visualizing User Interaction7 minutes
  • Session Replay and AI-Driven User Behavior Insights4 minutes
  • Hands-On: Session Replay Setup and Configuration6 minutes
  • Hands-On: Analyzing User Behavior and Identifying UX Issues with Session Replay5 minutes
  • Understanding Hotjar Surveys4 minutes
  • Hands-On: Creating and Deploying an On-Site Survey7 minutes
  • Hands-On: Interpreting Survey Data for UX Optimization5 minutes
6 readingsTotal 90 minutes
  • Welcome to Web Analytics with Hotjar and Ahrefs15 minutes
  • Behavioral Analytics vs. Traditional Analytics15 minutes
  • Interpreting Heatmaps Beyond Visual Patterns15 minutes
  • Mapping Real User Journeys with Session Data15 minutes
  • Designing Effective Feedback Loops with Surveys15 minutes
  • Module Summary: Qualitative Analytics with Hotjar15 minutes
5 assignmentsTotal 39 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Hotjar Fundamentals and Setup6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Heatmap and Zoning Analysis6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Session Replays and User Journey Analysis6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Survey Design, Deployment, and Analysis6 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Qualitative Analytics with Hotjar15 minutes

Master the fundamentals of SEO analytics and competitive intelligence using Ahrefs. This module covers technical SEO audits, keyword strategy, backlink analysis, and competitor evaluation, enabling you to make data-driven decisions and improve search visibility.

What's included

13 videos6 readings5 assignments

13 videosTotal 71 minutes
  • Introduction to SEO Analytics and Competitive Intelligence4 minutes
  • Ahrefs Tools, Features, and Use Cases5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Ahrefs Account Setup and Navigation5 minutes
  • How Search Engines Work: Crawling, Indexing, and Ranking4 minutes
  • SEO Issues: Errors, Broken Links, and Optimization Priorities4 minutes
  • Hands-On: Creating a Project and Configuring Site Audit in Ahrefs7 minutes
  • Hands-On: Exploring Site Audit Reports and SEO Insights in Ahrefs7 minutes
  • Backlinks, Authority, and Link Building Fundamentals4 minutes
  • Hands-On: Exploring Ahrefs Site Explorer and Core SEO Metrics7 minutes
  • Hands-On: Competitor Gap Analysis with Ahrefs6 minutes
  • Search Intent and Keyword Strategy Fundamentals4 minutes
  • Hands-On: Keyword Discovery and Analysis with Ahrefs Keywords Explorer7 minutes
  • Hands-On: Strategic Keyword Research and Search Intelligence with Ahrefs7 minutes
6 readingsTotal 90 minutes
  • The Role of SEO in Digital Growth Strategy15 minutes
  • Technical SEO: Building a Strong Foundation for Search Performance15 minutes
  • Backlinks and Authority: Foundations of Off-Page SEO15 minutes
  • Understanding SERP: Structure, Features, and SEO Strategy15 minutes
  • Search Intent and Strategic Keyword Targeting15 minutes
  • Module Summary: SEO Analytics and Competitive Intelligence with Ahrefs15 minutes
5 assignmentsTotal 39 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Ahrefs Fundamentals and Platform Overview6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Technical SEO and Site Audit Mastery6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Competitive Analysis and Authority Building Strategies6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Building Effective Keyword Strategies for Modern SEO6 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: SEO Analytics and Competitive Intelligence with Ahrefs15 minutes

This final module brings together your learning in qualitative analytics and SEO intelligence using Hotjar and Ahrefs. Through a structured assessment and reflection, you will demonstrate your ability to analyze user behavior, evaluate SEO performance, and apply insights to real-world scenarios.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments

1 videoTotal 3 minutes
  • Course Summary3 minutes
1 readingTotal 30 minutes
  • Practice Project: Behavioral Analytics and SEO Intelligence Optimization30 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • End Course Knowledge Check: UX & SEO Analytics: Hotjar, Ahrefs & Competitor Intelligence30 minutes
  • Designing a Unified Web Analytics Strategy: Integrating UX Insights and SEO Intelligence30 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

You’ll gain the ability to decode user behavior with Hotjar and strengthen search performance with Ahrefs, turning insights into action.

It bridges both, helping you connect user experience insights with SEO strategy for complete optimization.

You’ll use Hotjar to uncover the why behind behavior through heatmaps, session replays, and surveys.

You’ll explore technical audits, keyword strategy, backlink analysis, and competitor insights to drive organic growth.

Yes. You’ll actively work through real-world scenarios and tool-based analysis to build practical skills.

Absolutely. You’ll identify friction points and missed opportunities that directly impact conversions.

It goes beyond numbers, focusing on behavioral insights and strategic SEO intelligence.

Yes. It is beginner-friendly while still delivering valuable depth for growing professionals.

Yes. You’ll uncover competitor strategies and gaps to position your website more effectively.

You’ll engage in hands-on analysis, real-world scenarios, and decision-making exercises.

It equips you with in-demand analytics and SEO skills used across marketing, UX, and product teams.

No. The course focuses on tools, insights, and strategy, not coding.

Yes. You’ll design targeted surveys that capture meaningful and actionable feedback.

You’ll learn to combine behavioral and SEO insights to make confident, data-driven decisions.

Yes. The concepts are adaptable across e-commerce, SaaS, content platforms, and more.

Yes. You’ll learn to map, analyze, and optimize user journeys to improve engagement and conversions.

Yes. You’ll perform site audits and resolve technical issues that impact search performance.

You’ll work with Hotjar and Ahrefs to gain hands-on experience in real analytics environments.

You’ll be able to transform user behavior and SEO data into actionable growth strategies.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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