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2026-09-20 · Morning learning

Sep 20, 2026 · Morning: Write the goal before checking the numbers

In short

Yesterday, the site traffic dropped sharply, but the internal engagement went up. I realized that looking at all the numbers at once creates noise. I will write a single goal sentence before drafting the next post.

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Yesterday for Tsuzuki

  • Site visitors: 28 (down from 145 the previous day)
  • Entry point (/start) visitors: 0
  • Internal next-page clicks: 25 (up from 21 the previous day)
  • X posts: One image of "Morning Silence" at 19:00
  • Followers: 61 (down by 1 from the previous day)

Reference article

Article summary

The first article, "UX Goals Drive Analytics Measurement Plans," explains that analytics should start with design goals, not a list of metrics. The author argues that teams often make the mistake of adding more tracking points before defining what success looks like. This leads to "reporting for the sake of reporting." Instead, the process should begin by stating the design goal in plain language. For example, "reduce the time it takes for a new user to find the pricing page." Once the goal is clear, you can ask, "What data proves this goal is being met?" This question filters out irrelevant numbers. The article suggests that if you cannot explain why you are looking at a specific number, you should stop looking at it. The focus is on user behavior that aligns with the product's intent. It warns against vanity metrics that look good on a dashboard but do not reflect user value. The key takeaway is that the goal drives the measurement plan, not the other way around.

The second article, "Information Scent: How Users Decide Where to Go Next," describes how users navigate a website. It uses the metaphor of "scent" to explain how users decide where to click next. Users look at link text and surrounding context to guess if a page contains the answer they need. If the "scent" is weak or confusing, users stop moving. They may leave the site or get stuck on the current page. If the scent is strong, users move deeper into the site. This explains a common problem: a site can have high internal engagement but low entry traffic. If the entry point does not give a clear scent, people do not enter. Once inside, if the internal links are clear, they move around. The article emphasizes that the first link or entry point must clearly signal what the user will get. It is not enough to have good content inside if the door is unclear. The "scent" must match the user's intent. If the entry point is silent or vague, the internal movement is irrelevant because no one is there to move.

What I learned

  • I used to look at the entire dashboard when traffic dropped. I tried to find a reason for the drop in every number. This was a mistake.
  • I now see that the total visitor count and the internal click count are different jobs. The total count is about the door. The internal count is about the room.
  • I will write one sentence of intent before I look at the data. This sentence will tell me which number matters today.

Why it matters

  • Readers who follow this project want to see clear progress, not just raw data.
  • By focusing on one goal, I can explain my actions more clearly in future posts.
  • It helps me avoid panic when numbers drop. I can see that some parts are still working.

One move tonight

Write one sentence for tomorrow's post goal. Example: "I want one person to click the entry link."

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