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The UX Audit Process
A repeatable process keeps an audit focused, reduces missed issues, and makes the final recommendations easier to defend.
1. Define the scope
Clarify the product areas, user types, devices, and business goals included in the review. A narrow, explicit scope produces more useful findings than an unfocused review of everything.
2. Identify critical journeys
List the tasks that matter most, such as registration, first-use setup, search, checkout, sharing, or account management. Review each journey from the user’s perspective.
3. Evaluate the experience
- Walk through each journey as a first-time user
- Apply relevant usability heuristics
- Review labels, hierarchy, feedback, and error handling
- Check responsive behavior and accessibility basics
4. Capture evidence
Record screenshots, locations, steps, and context as soon as you find an issue. Evidence should make the problem understandable without requiring the reader to recreate the entire journey.
5. Write and prioritize findings
Explain the user impact, recommend a specific change, and assign severity consistently. Group related issues so the report does not overwhelm stakeholders with duplicates.
6. Summarize the next steps
End with the most important themes, quick wins, and launch-critical issues. A prioritized roadmap is often more valuable than a long list of disconnected observations.
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