What is Session Recording?
A recording of an individual user's interactions with your website, showing exactly what they did.
Why It Matters
Session recordings let you see your product through users' eyes and understand exactly where they struggle.
Real-World Example
Watching a recording of a user trying to fill out a form and repeatedly clicking the wrong field.
“Understanding terms like Session Recording matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Heatmap
A visual overlay showing where users click, scroll, and hover on your web pages.
Product Analytics
Tools and practices for tracking how users interact with your product to inform decisions.
User Experience (UX)
The overall experience a person has when using a product, including how easy and pleasant it is to use.
Usability Testing
Observing real users as they attempt to complete tasks with your product to find usability issues.
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Related Terms
User Experience (UX)
The overall experience a person has when using a product, including how easy and pleasant it is to use.
Usability Testing
Observing real users as they attempt to complete tasks with your product to find usability issues.
Product Analytics
Tools and practices for tracking how users interact with your product to inform decisions.
Heatmap
A visual overlay showing where users click, scroll, and hover on your web pages.
Product-Market Fit
The point where your product satisfies a strong market demand and customers actively want it.
Lean Startup
A methodology for building businesses by rapidly testing ideas with real customers and iterating based on feedback.