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Ask HN: Why do most analytics tools show what happened but not why?
ost analytics tools show what happened — bounce rate, session time, clicks.
But they rarely explain why visitors hesitated or lost trust.
For example:
• unclear value proposition
• weak credibility signals
• cognitive overload in the hero section
I'm experimenting with a tool that tries to model this psychological layer.
Curious if others here have run into the same problem.
- HPSimulator 7mo agoOne pattern I keep noticing when analyzing landing pages: High bounce rates often come from subtle trust gaps rather than obvious UX issues. Examples I see a lot: • weak credibility signals above the fold • unclear product positioning • pricing hesitation • cognitive overload in hero sections Traditional analytics show the bounce rate but don't really reveal which psychological factor caused it. Curious how other founders here approach diagnosing this.