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How to create a heatmap feature in Adalo?

Discover the secrets to crafting a dynamic heatmap feature in Adalo. This guide walks you through every step to boost user interaction and vividly depict data within your apps.

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Overview

Mapping out a heatmap in Adalo? It's about blending data visualization to show where users are active in your app. You’ll use Adalo's tools, maybe throw in some custom actions or third-party APIs for that extra edge. Collect, display, learn. Watch what users do and like, then make their experience even better. Here’s how to get there—step-by-step guide on tools, set-ups, and best practices to bring a heatmap into your Adalo app.

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How to create a heatmap feature in Adalo?

Step 1: Sign Up or Log In to Adalo

First things first, head over to Adalo's website and either sign up or log in. Just pop in your credentials, and you're good to go.

Step 2: Create a New App

Once you're in, it's time to create a new app. Choose whether you want a Native Mobile App or a Web App. You can pick a template or start from scratch—totally up to you.

Step 3: Add a New Screen

Click on the "+ Add Screen" button to add a new screen to your app. This is where your heatmap will live. Give it a name that makes sense.

Step 4: Design Your Heatmap Screen

Now, let's get creative. Use Adalo's drag-and-drop tools to design your heatmap screen. Add labels, buttons, images—whatever you need to make it clear and useful.

Step 5: Integrate an External Heatmap Service (Optional)

Adalo doesn't have built-in heatmap features, so you'll need to bring in an external service like Heatmap.js or Google Analytics. You can do this with custom actions or by embedding third-party code.

Step 6: Use Custom Actions to Send Data to Heatmap Service

Set up custom actions to send user interaction data (like clicks and scrolls) to your heatmap service. Here's how:

  1. Go to "Actions" for the component you want to track (like a button or image).
  2. Click "Add Action" and choose "Custom Action."
  3. Configure the custom action to send data to your heatmap service's API endpoint.

Step 7: Embed Heatmap Visualization

Once your data is being collected, you'll want to embed the heatmap visualization back into Adalo.

  1. Use the "Embed" component from Adalo’s library.
  2. Insert the embed code from your heatmap service.
  3. Adjust the size and style of the embed component as needed.

Step 8: Test Your Heatmap Feature

Time to test! Make sure everything is working by using Adalo's preview mode. Simulate user interactions and check that they show up on your heatmap.

Step 9: Publish Your App

Once you're happy with how everything looks and works, it's time to publish. Go to the "Publish" section in Adalo, follow the steps, and deploy your app.

Step 10: Monitor and Refine

After your app is live, keep an eye on the heatmap data. Use it to understand how users are interacting with your app and make improvements based on what you learn.

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