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
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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.
Skills you'll gain
- User Experience Design
- User Experience
- UI/UX Research
- Competitive Analysis
- Search Engine Optimization
- User Research
- Competitive Intelligence
- Strategic Marketing
- Search Engine Marketing
- Web Analytics and SEO
- Content Strategy
- Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Keyword Research
- Market Analysis
- Digital Analysis
- Web Analytics
- Marketing Planning
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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 videos•Total 70 minutes
- Specialization Introduction•6 minutes
- Course Introduction•4 minutes
- Introduction to Hotjar•5 minutes
- Hands-On: Hotjar Setup, Integration and Validation•5 minutes
- Visual and Quantitative Analysis with Heatmaps and Zoning•4 minutes
- Hands-On: Analyzing User Behavior with Zoning Analysis•6 minutes
- Hands-On: Heatmap Analysis for Visualizing User Interaction•7 minutes
- Session Replay and AI-Driven User Behavior Insights•4 minutes
- Hands-On: Session Replay Setup and Configuration•6 minutes
- Hands-On: Analyzing User Behavior and Identifying UX Issues with Session Replay•5 minutes
- Understanding Hotjar Surveys•4 minutes
- Hands-On: Creating and Deploying an On-Site Survey•7 minutes
- Hands-On: Interpreting Survey Data for UX Optimization•5 minutes
6 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Welcome to Web Analytics with Hotjar and Ahrefs•15 minutes
- Behavioral Analytics vs. Traditional Analytics•15 minutes
- Interpreting Heatmaps Beyond Visual Patterns•15 minutes
- Mapping Real User Journeys with Session Data•15 minutes
- Designing Effective Feedback Loops with Surveys•15 minutes
- Module Summary: Qualitative Analytics with Hotjar•15 minutes
5 assignments•Total 39 minutes
- Practice Knowledge Check: Hotjar Fundamentals and Setup•6 minutes
- Practice Knowledge Check: Heatmap and Zoning Analysis•6 minutes
- Practice Knowledge Check: Session Replays and User Journey Analysis•6 minutes
- Practice Knowledge Check: Survey Design, Deployment, and Analysis•6 minutes
- Knowledge Check: Qualitative Analytics with Hotjar•15 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 videos•Total 71 minutes
- Introduction to SEO Analytics and Competitive Intelligence•4 minutes
- Ahrefs Tools, Features, and Use Cases•5 minutes
- Hands-On: Ahrefs Account Setup and Navigation•5 minutes
- How Search Engines Work: Crawling, Indexing, and Ranking•4 minutes
- SEO Issues: Errors, Broken Links, and Optimization Priorities•4 minutes
- Hands-On: Creating a Project and Configuring Site Audit in Ahrefs•7 minutes
- Hands-On: Exploring Site Audit Reports and SEO Insights in Ahrefs•7 minutes
- Backlinks, Authority, and Link Building Fundamentals•4 minutes
- Hands-On: Exploring Ahrefs Site Explorer and Core SEO Metrics•7 minutes
- Hands-On: Competitor Gap Analysis with Ahrefs•6 minutes
- Search Intent and Keyword Strategy Fundamentals•4 minutes
- Hands-On: Keyword Discovery and Analysis with Ahrefs Keywords Explorer•7 minutes
- Hands-On: Strategic Keyword Research and Search Intelligence with Ahrefs•7 minutes
6 readings•Total 90 minutes
- The Role of SEO in Digital Growth Strategy•15 minutes
- Technical SEO: Building a Strong Foundation for Search Performance•15 minutes
- Backlinks and Authority: Foundations of Off-Page SEO•15 minutes
- Understanding SERP: Structure, Features, and SEO Strategy•15 minutes
- Search Intent and Strategic Keyword Targeting•15 minutes
- Module Summary: SEO Analytics and Competitive Intelligence with Ahrefs•15 minutes
5 assignments•Total 39 minutes
- Practice Knowledge Check: Ahrefs Fundamentals and Platform Overview•6 minutes
- Practice Knowledge Check: Technical SEO and Site Audit Mastery•6 minutes
- Practice Knowledge Check: Competitive Analysis and Authority Building Strategies•6 minutes
- Practice Knowledge Check: Building Effective Keyword Strategies for Modern SEO•6 minutes
- Knowledge Check: SEO Analytics and Competitive Intelligence with Ahrefs•15 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 video•Total 3 minutes
- Course Summary•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
- Practice Project: Behavioral Analytics and SEO Intelligence Optimization•30 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- End Course Knowledge Check: UX & SEO Analytics: Hotjar, Ahrefs & Competitor Intelligence•30 minutes
- Designing a Unified Web Analytics Strategy: Integrating UX Insights and SEO Intelligence•30 minutes
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