Hotjar by Contentsquare Features
Metrics (9)
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Sessions - Digital Analytics
Accurately measure total web traffic and present data elegantly.
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Engagement
Configure and accurately measure an appropriate measure of engagement, such as average session length, page views per session, amount of scrolling, etc.
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Entry and Exit Pages
Accurately determine where most people enter your site and where they leave and present data elegantly.
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Standard Event Tracking
Software automatically tracks standard user actions.
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Custom Event Tracking
Able to set up custom variables to track any user activity on the site.
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Retention
Accurately measure bounce rate.
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Return
Track user return rates and related metrics.
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Conversions
Track what proportion of users convert via a certain action.
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Funnels
See how many users proceed down a certain path to conversion.
Reporting (15)
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Trending
Report on how any user activity has changed over time.
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Segmentation
Break down a population of users by demographics, sequence actions, time, and able to build custom segments.
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Mobile Reporting
Analytic tools are also available for mobile and tablet versions of websites.
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Unification Across Devices
Able to unify user data across devices, recognizing returning users.
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Custom Reports and Dashboards
Allows users to easily build customized reports and dashboards.
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Heat Maps
Aggregates and visualizes webpage clicks, scrolls, and movement data into color-coordinated data points
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Session Replays
Records web visitor sessions
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Monitoring
Tracks and monitors web visitor behavior
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Data Segmentation
Segments collected data on predetermined criteria
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Customer Segmentation
Process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics
Scroll Maps
Mapping/visual representation of exactly where users stop scrolling and leave website pages
Geographic Maps
Visualize locations on a map
Floor Plans & Maps
Actual floor locations and directions with the virtual floor map to reflect a realistic view of the floor during the virtual tour
Hover Maps
Shows where users' cursors move while navigating a website
Other (3)
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User Data
Able to access user-specific data such as location, language, gender, and activity while on the site.
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Campaign Tracking
Analyze inbound marketing traffic to identify which campaigns are working best.
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E-Commerce
Track revenue and transactions.
Administration (6)
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API / Integrations
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
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Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond.
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User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Data Storage
The ability to store large quantities of data for analysis within the platform itself.
A/B Testing
Tools to fascilitate testing various user experience tweaks in order to determine which configuration has the best results.
Integrations
Integrations with other software tools in order to fascilitate the exchange of data collected by various software.
Analysis (7)
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Conversion Opportunities
Identifies poorly performing or problematic areas of a web page
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Side-By-Side Analysis
Overlays heatmaps on top of existing web pages
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Mobile Device Analysis
Optimizes to gather insight about mobile web browser visitors
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Data Quantification
Contextualizes web visitor behavior beyond pure data points and statistics
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Webpage Element Analysis
Analyzes the performance and effectiveness of forms, call-to-actions, links, etc. that appear on a web page
Funnel Analysis
Method of analysis that visualizes the series of events that lead towards a defined goal.
Sales Trend Analysis
Analyze the current state of sales data to accurately understand trends and forecast future sales numbers.
User Response Methods (5)
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Survey
Text-based surveys or quizzes related to user experience.
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Video Snippets
Individually recorded video clips based on situations or prompts.
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Video Interview
One-on-one video conferences with users.
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Text/Notes
Text responses to situational prompts.
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Participant Selection (3)
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On-Site
Intercepting visitors while on particular webpage.
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Recruitment Pool
Vendor-provided database of respondents.
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Insights (4)
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Analytics
Actionable data generated from user responses.
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Collaboration
Collaborative tools for analyzing or repurposing responses.
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Sorting
Tools for tagging, storing, and searching responses.
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
User Behavior (3)
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Click Tracking
Tracks where users are clicking on a web page.
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Mouse Movement
Tracks mouse movement over a web page.
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Frustration Tracking
See where users experience the most difficulty on a web page.
A/B Testing (4)
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Error and Bug Tracking
Tracks sessions where users encountered errors and bugs.
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Split URL Testing
Split web traffic to a page between two different URLs.
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Data Analysis
Offers insights into relationships between user information and user behavior.
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Notes
Leave notes on sessions and bugs.
Visitor Information (2)
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User Identification
Collects user information (location, IP address, email, etc.).
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Search Box
Search sessions by keywords or IP address.
Product Analytics (6)
Account-Level Analytics
Ability to see analytics at the account level.
User-Level Analytics
Ability to see analytics at the user level.
Segmentation
Ability to compare usage across segments such as role, company size, etc.
Funnels
See how users move though a product via grouped page sequences
Integrations
Breadth and functionality of integrations with third-party products.
Usage Tracking/Analytics
Track and interpret metrics on the usage of company resources
Analytics (5)
Reports
Data collected and analyzed by the platform delivered in an easily digestible format.
Dashboard
Reports and other relevant data housed in a single, easy-to-navigate location.
Web Analytics
Tools to analyze how customers use the site in order to optimize user experience and determine which pages are most successful.
Campaign Tracking
Tools to track the success of various marketing campaigns in order to optimize marketing efforts.
Customer Demographics
The ability to collect and analyze customer data in order to determine which demographics make up a customer base.
Experience (3)
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Real-Time Monitoring
Provides users with real-time information on how individuals are using accessibility accomodation tools to interact with the site or application.
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Session Replay
Tracks application and infrastructure resource needs and alerts administrators or automatically scales usage to minimize waste.
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Behavioral Analysis
Allow administrators to gain valuable insights related to end-user behavior.
Performance (1)
Performance Monitoring
Provides tools to track and measure application or website performance.
Feedback Management (2)
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Segmentation
Break down a population of users by demographics, sequence actions, time, and able to build custom segments.
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Custom Reports and Dashboards
Allows users to easily build customized reports and dashboards.
Feedback Analysis (3)
Thematic Analysis
Identifies key phrases, themes, and patterns within a given text
Sentiment Analysis
Outputs the sentiment (positive or negative) of a given text
NPS/CSAT Scoring
Measures and reports on NPS, CSAT, or other metrics over time
Feedback Sources (1)
Surveys
Analyzes feedback from surveys through built-in survey features or integrations with survey tools
Survey Management (7)
Survey Builder
Enables users to create surveys through a simple drag-and-drop or WYSIWYG editor
Customizable Questions
Tailored or customizable questions for more targeted and relevant data collection
Templates
Offers pre-built templates for creating surveys with different audiences or use cases
Survey Distribution
Provides tools for distributing surveys through email, SMS, social media, etc.
Mobile Survey
Distribute a survey via mobile devices
Site Intercept Survey
Survey popup over a webpage to specific users based on their behavior
Pulse Surveys
Short, frequent surveys designed to quickly gauge the ongoing attitudes or feelings of a specific group
Survey Customization (4)
Question Branching
Survey design technique that directs respondents to different questions based on their previous answers
Branding
Allows users to customize survey colors, logos, and URLs to match company branding
Multimedia Support
Ability to embed videos, photos, or other rich media
Multilingual Surveys
Allows for creation of surveys in different languages and advanced survey translation
Survey Insights (9)
Reporting & Analytics
Provides tools to visualize and analyze data
BI Tools Integration
Allows integration with third -party reporting and business intelligence applications
Data Exporting
Allows users to export reports from the product into an .xsl, .csv, or .pdf file
Permissions
Allows administrators to set permissions on viewing, filtering, or sharing survey results
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Presentation Tools
Share and present designs
Data Analysis Tools
Analyze survey results via statistical testing or crosstabs directly within the software
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Generative AI (3)
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Agentic AI - Heatmap Tools (1)
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Agentic AI - Product Analytics (1)
Machine Learning
Enable businesses to implement machine learning algorithms on business data such as sales and revenue
Agentic AI - Survey (1)
Dynamic Content
Content that alters based on the user's behavior, preferences, and interests, providing a personalized experience
Behavioral Analytics - Product Analytics (4)
User level Analytics
Ability to see analytics at the user level.
Account level Analytics
Ability to see analytics at the account level.
Segmentation
Ability to compare usage across segments such as role, company size, etc.
Funnels
See how users move though a product via grouped page sequences
AI driven optimization - Product Analytics (1)
Automated insights
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Platform Infrastructure - Product Analytics (2)
Cross System integrations
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Integrations
Breadth and functionality of integrations with third-party products.
Additional Functionality (159)
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Phone Polling
Survey or poll in which voice broadcast recipients can communicate responses via the phone
Online Polling
Survey or poll in which participants communicate responses via the internet, typically by completing a questionnaire on a web page
Support Audio/Images/Video
Allow media to be embedded in the question or answer options
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
Question Library
Pre-written repository of questions that can be reused within a course or for assessment or interviews
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Survey/Poll Management
Create and administer polls and surveys
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Word Clouds
Visual representations of words that give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Interactive Content
Allow the audience to interact or engage with the content
Q&A Management
Allow users to collaborate and ask questions regarding folders and/or documents within the system
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Feedback Management
Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Data Cleansing
Removes data that is incomplete, inaccurate, or irrelevant from a dataset
Email Marketing
Create and send email blasts/campaigns
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Anonymous Feedback
Allow reviewers to provide anonymous feedback to encourage honest conversations
URL Customization
Modifying a website's URL to enhance readability, branding, or campaign alignment
Question Piping
Integration of respondents' answers from previous survey questions into subsequent questions or text
Offline Response Collection
Practice of collecting data and responses for market research/surveys without an internet connection
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
NPS Survey Structure
Measuring and analyzing Net Promoter Scores to evaluate customer loyalty and satisfaction levels
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Response Validation
Ensure the answer provided fits set parameters (numerical, positive number, etc.)
Customer Segmentation
Process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics
Response Quotas
Limit the number of participants with certain characteristics you want to complete the survey
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Sentiment Analysis
Categorize emotions expressed in written text or images and identify if they are positive, negative or neutral
Email Reminders
Reminders sent via email
Gamification
Games or game-like elements to track progress and reward accomplishments
Randomization
Randomize the displayed order of questions and answer options
Conversion Tracking
Measure return on ad spend by tracking the actions people take such as sign up or download after engaging with ads
Funnel Analysis
Method of analysis that visualizes the series of events that lead towards a defined goal.
Product Data Management
Capture, organize and track product-specific data and information in a centralized location
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Cohort Analysis
Analytics that breaks the data in a data set into related groups/categories.
Session Recording
Record active support and chat sessions for auditing and training
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Customer Journey Mapping
Visualize and analyze customer experience across all touchpoints and channels
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Interactive Reports
Edit and personalize data view as needed
A/B Testing
Test multiple versions of emails, forms, content, or other campaign elements to gauge effectiveness
User Journeys
Track user's interaction with the prototype
Usability Testing
Process of evaluating a product or website by testing it with representative users.
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
For Mobile
Compatible with mobile devices
A/B Testing
Test multiple versions of emails, forms, content, or other campaign elements to gauge effectiveness
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Unmoderated Testing
Screen Activity Recording
Capture what is happening on a computer screen
Behavior Tracking
Track visitors'/audience's responses across web pages and other optimized content
Software Testing Management
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Customizable Questions
Tailored or customizable questions for more targeted and relevant data collection
Heatmaps
A visual display that uses a color spectrum to show how visitors interact with areas of a web page
Prototype Creation
Create, manage and access prototypes to capture design concepts and test on users
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Customer Segmentation
Process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance
User Research Analysis
Analyze and gain insights into user experience
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
For Websites
Software is used for working on online pages
Issue Tracking
Record and follow the progress of every issue
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Design Management
Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Project Management
Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Moderated Usability Testing
Conduct user tests while watching/moderating the session
Quantitative Metrics
Metrics that are measured statistically.
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Categorization/Grouping
Organize and group data or items based on various criteria
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Conversion Rate Optimization
Improving user journey to boost the percentage of visitors who take a desired action (sign-ups or purchases)
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Video recording/Transcriptions
Recorded video session of the tests
Customizable Categories
Annotations
Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content
Performance Testing
Allows developers to check if their applications/web browsers are running as expected.
Benchmarking
Compare key metrics for the business against prominent players in the industry
Question Library
Pre-written repository of questions that can be reused within a course or for assessment or interviews
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Survey/Poll Management
Create and administer polls and surveys
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Video Support
Supports various video file formats
Demographic Data
Customer Experience Management
Track and understand a customer's overall satisfaction with a product or service to identify areas of improvement.
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Geotargeting
Geographic location of visitors determines behavior of the software
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Email Reminders
Reminders sent via email
Audience Targeting
Identify a particular segment of population based on specific criteria and customize your efforts to attract their attention
Web Traffic Reporting
Collect and analyze traffic data about website visitors
Customer Activity Tracking
A report showing what actions customers perform
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Image Overlay
Superimposing two or more images
Visitor Tracking
Track visitors and purpose of visits
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
Dynamic Content
Content that alters based on the user's behavior, preferences, and interests, providing a personalized experience
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Customer Journey Mapping
Visualize and analyze customer experience across all touchpoints and channels
Embeddable Widget
Allows you to easily add interactive elements to your website or blog with a simple embed code.
Conversion Tracking
Measure return on ad spend by tracking the actions people take such as sign up or download after engaging with ads
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Behavior Tracking
Track visitors'/audience's responses across web pages and other optimized content
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
A/B Testing
Test multiple versions of emails, forms, content, or other campaign elements to gauge effectiveness
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Hierarchical Mapping
Mapping model in which the network map is organized and visualized as a tree-like structure
Radial Mapping
For Science
Conversion Rate Optimization
Improving user journey to boost the percentage of visitors who take a desired action (sign-ups or purchases)
Screen Activity Recording
Capture what is happening on a computer screen
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Website Analytics
Track and analyze information regarding website visitors
Form Analytics
Monitoring and analytics of how visitors interact with forms, such as drop-off, refills, blank submissions, errors, and more
Templates
Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is
Behavioral Analytics
Track and analyse user behavior within a system or network
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
For Sales Teams/Organizations
Caters to sales teams
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Data Analysis Tools
Analyze survey results via statistical testing or crosstabs directly within the software
Element Analytics
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Territorial Mapping
Embeddable
Allows you to easily add interactive elements to your website or blog with a simple embed code.
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