Post-Launch Evaluation Reports assess the performance and user experience of newly launched digital products. These reports measure how well the product meets user needs and business objectives, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation. They provide a holistic view of the product’s success, encompassing user experience, technical performance, and business metrics.

Who needs Post-Launch Evaluation Reports?

  • Marketing teams tracking user adoption
  • Product managers measuring launch success
  • UX teams validating design decisions
  • Stakeholders assessing ROI
  • Development teams prioritising fixes

A Post-Launch Evaluation systematically analyses real-world user interaction with your newly launched product or feature. Data shows conducting usability testing before launch can reduce post-release issues by up to 50% and significantly lower support costs (Techjury, 2023).

Key Components of Post-Launch Evaluation Reports:

User Exp. Analysis

Site performance metrics, feedback insights, and usability findings.

Behavior Mapping:

Journey flows, conversion paths, and interaction patterns.

Technical Assessment:

Mobile responsiveness and performance indicators.

Market Research:

Competitive benchmarking and industry standards.

Compliance Review:

Accessibility standards and platform optimisation.

What’s Included in a Usability Heuristic Report: Carrying out a Usability Audit

Why Post-Launch Evaluation Reporting Matters

Risk Reduction: Detecting and addressing usability or performance issues soon after release significantly reduces long-term maintenance costs — fixing a post-release bug can cost up to 100x more than resolving it during development (IBM Systems Sciences Institute)

User Retention: Continuous optimisation after launch leads to higher user satisfaction and retention. Companies that act on user feedback post-release are 60% more likely to retain customers year over year (Forrester, The Business Impact of Customer Experience, 2021)

Feature Adoption: Regular post-launch evaluation through analytics and user feedback drives adoption — product teams that track feature usage are 2.5x more likely to meet adoption goals (Pendo, State of Product Leadership Report, 2023)

Conducting structured post-launch user testing and analytics helps teams identify and fix usability issues early, improving user satisfaction and reducing costly emergency fixes (Nielsen Norman Group, 2022)

Benefits of Post-Launch Evaluation Reporting

  • Identify Usability Issues Early: Spot usability problems before they become major issues, allowing for timely adjustments and preventing costly revisions later in the development process.
  • Improve User Experience: Gain a deep understanding of how users interact with your product and where they encounter difficulties, enabling targeted improvements to enhance overall user satisfaction.
  • Data-Driven Design Decisions: Make informed design choices based on real user interactions and feedback, leading to more effective and user-centred design solutions.
  • 5. Increase Product Success: Products refined based on usability testing are more likely to succeed in the market, leading to higher user retention, increased engagement, and better overall performance.

My UI / UX Design Process

Data Collection and Analysis: I gather and analyse comprehensive data from various sources including analytics tools, user feedback channels, and technical performance monitors.

User Testing and Feedback: I conduct post-launch usability tests with representative users, analyse survey responses, and perform user interviews.

Performance Evaluation: I assess technical performance metrics, identify potential bottlenecks, and analyse server logs, load testing results, and real-user monitoring data.

Competitive Benchmarking: I compare the product against industry standards and direct competitors.

Expert Heuristic Review: I perform an expert evaluation based on established usability principles.

Reporting and Action Planning: I compile all findings into a comprehensive, actionable report tailored for different stakeholders.

Why Choose UserFirst UX for Your Post Launch Evaluation Report?

Expert Analysis

Benefit from my years of experience in UX research and user behaviour analysis

Actionable Insights

Receive clear, implementable recommendations to improve your product’s user experience

Tailored Approach

Each user persona is customised to your specific product and industry

Comprehensive Reports

Get detailed, easy-to-understand reports that bring your target users to life

Ready to Evaluate Your Digital Product’s Performance?

Whether you’ve just launched a new website, app, or digital service, a thorough post-launch evaluation is crucial for its continued success. Contact me today to discuss how my post-launch evaluation reports can help optimise your digital product’s performance and user experience.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • User Engagement: Time on site, pages per session, bounce rate, return visitor rate.
  • Conversion Rates: Overall and step-by-step funnel analysis, including micro-conversions.
  • User Satisfaction: Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT), User Effort Score (UES).
  • Task Completion Rates: Success rates for key user journeys, time to complete tasks, error rates.
  • Technical Performance: Page load times, server response times, uptime, error rates, Core Web Vitals.
  • Search Engine Performance: Organic traffic, keyword rankings, crawl stats, indexation rates.
  • Accessibility Scores: WCAG compliance levels, accessibility tool ratings.
  • Content Engagement: Popular pages, scroll depth, time spent on different content types.
  • Mobile Performance: Mobile vs desktop usage, mobile-specific usability issues.
  • Business Metrics: Revenue, average order value, customer lifetime value, customer acquisition cost.

Thorough post-launch evaluation is crucial for the ongoing success of any digital product. It impacts:

  • User Satisfaction: Identifying and addressing user pain points quickly, leading to improved overall satisfaction and retention.
  • Conversion Optimisation: Pinpointing obstacles in the user journey that prevent users from completing desired actions.
  • ROI Measurement: Quantifying the return on investment of the launch, helping justify expenses and inform future budget allocation.
  • Iterative Improvement: Providing data-driven direction for future updates, ensuring development efforts are focused on high-impact areas.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Offering clear metrics to report project success, aligning teams and management on the product’s performance.
  • Resource Allocation: Guiding decisions on where to invest time and resources for maximum impact on product improvement.
  • Risk Management: Early identification of potential issues that could escalate if not addressed promptly.
  • Competitive Advantage: Understanding how the product performs relative to competitors, informing strategic decisions.

Track the Critical Five: adoption rate, task completion success, error rates, support ticket themes, and user satisfaction scores. These metrics predict 89% of long-term success patterns (Digital Product Analytics, 2023).

Track the Critical Five: adoption rate, task completion success, error rates, support ticket themes, and user satisfaction scores. These metrics predict 89% of long-term success patterns (Digital Product Analytics, 2023).

Track three key metrics: discovery (percentage of users who find the feature), activation (percentage who use it once), and retention (percentage who become regular users). This framework identifies adoption barriers with 84% accuracy (Product Analytics Research, 2023).