Executed a comprehensive research program to diagnose where and why users were abandoning the gift card purchase flow.
Mapped session recordings and heatmaps to identify exact drop-off points in the purchase flow.
Moderated sessions with active users to surface friction points around fee visibility and confirmation steps.
In-depth interviews with both active and lapsed users to understand motivational and trust barriers.
FullStory data confirmed 72% of users abandoned between the amount selection and the confirmation screen — the highest-friction handoff in the flow.
84% of participants preferred upfront fee disclosure. Recommended a redesign of the confirmation screen to surface all costs before commitment.
Research package delivered to product and design including prioritized friction points, user quotes, and a phased improvement roadmap targeting conversion uplift.