{"id":7577,"date":"2026-11-12T12:54:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/?p=7577"},"modified":"2026-11-12T12:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:54:35","slug":"customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Customer Journey Map Template: Free Template and How to Use It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#What_Is_a_Customer_Journey_Map\" >What Is a Customer Journey Map?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Types_of_Journey_Maps\" >Types of Journey Maps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Why_Journey_Maps_Matter\" >Why Journey Maps Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Free_Customer_Journey_Map_Template\" >Free Customer Journey Map Template<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Header_Fields_to_Fill_In_First\" >Header Fields to Fill In First<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#How_to_Build_a_Customer_Journey_Map\" >How to Build a Customer Journey Map<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Step_1_Pick_One_Persona_and_One_Scenario\" >Step 1: Pick One Persona and One Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Step_2_Gather_Real_Evidence\" >Step 2: Gather Real Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Step_3_Define_the_Stages\" >Step 3: Define the Stages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Step_4_Fill_In_Each_Row\" >Step 4: Fill In Each Row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Step_5_Validate_Prioritize_and_Assign_Owners\" >Step 5: Validate, Prioritize, and Assign Owners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Worked_Example_Booking_a_Team_Trip\" >Worked Example: Booking a Team Trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Journey_Mapping_Best_Practices\" >Journey Mapping Best Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Common_Journey_Mapping_Mistakes\" >Common Journey Mapping Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Turn_Your_Map_into_Action\" >Turn Your Map into Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Metrics_to_Track_After_You_Act\" >Metrics to Track After You Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_journey_map_and_a_user_flow\" >What is the difference between a journey map and a user flow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#How_many_stages_should_a_journey_map_have\" >How many stages should a journey map have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Do_I_need_a_persona_before_creating_a_journey_map\" >Do I need a persona before creating a journey map?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_build_a_journey_map\" >How long does it take to build a journey map?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#How_often_should_I_update_a_journey_map\" >How often should I update a journey map?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/customer-journey-map-template-free-template-and-how-to-use-it\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers rarely move through your product in a straight line. They discover you on one channel, compare options on another, hit a snag during sign-up, and sometimes disappear without a word. A customer journey map puts that whole experience on one page, so your team can see where people struggle and where small fixes would make the biggest difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide gives you a <strong>free customer journey map template<\/strong>, a step-by-step process for filling it in, and tips for turning the finished map into real improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Customer_Journey_Map\"><\/span><strong>What Is a Customer Journey Map?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A customer journey map is a visual story of how a specific person moves toward a goal. It lays out each stage, the actions taken, the touchpoints used, and the thoughts and feelings along the way. Pain points and opportunities sit alongside, so problems turn into next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Journey_Maps\"><\/span><strong>Types of Journey Maps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Type<\/th><th>What It Shows<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Current state<\/strong><\/td><td>The experience as it exists today<\/td><td>Finding friction and quick wins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Future state<\/strong><\/td><td>The ideal experience you want to create<\/td><td>Planning redesigns and new services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day in the life<\/strong><\/td><td>Everything a person does in a day, beyond your product<\/td><td>Discovering unmet needs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Service blueprint<\/strong><\/td><td>Front-stage actions plus back-stage processes<\/td><td>Fixing internal handoffs and operations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most teams start with a current state map, because it\u2019s grounded in reality and easiest to validate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Journey_Maps_Matter\"><\/span><strong>Why Journey Maps Matter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good map helps teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>See the whole experience<\/strong>, not just their own screen or department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find drop-off points<\/strong> before they hurt conversion and retention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Align stakeholders<\/strong> around one shared view of the customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prioritize improvements<\/strong> by impact instead of opinion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spot emotional highs and lows<\/strong> that analytics can\u2019t show<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Customer_Journey_Map_Template\"><\/span><strong>Free Customer Journey Map Template<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copy this table into Figma, FigJam, Miro, Notion, or a spreadsheet. Add or remove stages to match your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Row<\/th><th>Awareness<\/th><th>Consideration<\/th><th>Decision<\/th><th>Use<\/th><th>Loyalty<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Customer goal<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Actions<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Touchpoints<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Thoughts and questions<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Emotion (1 to 5)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pain points<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opportunities<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Owner<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Header_Fields_to_Fill_In_First\"><\/span><strong>Header Fields to Fill In First<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Persona:<\/strong> the specific customer this journey belongs to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scenario:<\/strong> the goal or situation, such as \u201cBook team travel for 10 people\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time frame:<\/strong> hours, days, weeks, or months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data sources:<\/strong> interviews, analytics, surveys, support logs, and reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Build_a_Customer_Journey_Map\"><\/span><strong>How to Build a Customer Journey Map<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Pick_One_Persona_and_One_Scenario\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Pick One Persona and One Scenario<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A map that tries to cover every customer ends up describing nobody. Choose a single persona and one clear goal. You can build more maps later for other segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Gather_Real_Evidence\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Gather Real Evidence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maps built in a meeting room from memory are guesses. Collect evidence first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User interviews<\/strong> about the full experience, including before and after your product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analytics and funnel data<\/strong> to locate drop-offs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support tickets, chat logs, and reviews<\/strong> for recurring complaints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sales and success team notes<\/strong> on common questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct quotes<\/strong> you can place under each stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Define_the_Stages\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Define the Stages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">List the major phases in the customer\u2019s own language, not internal jargon. Four to seven stages work well. Typical examples include Awareness, Consideration, Decision, Onboarding, Use, and Loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Fill_In_Each_Row\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Fill In Each Row<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Actions and Touchpoints<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record what customers actually do at each stage and where it happens: website, app, email, social media, support, in person, or by phone. Include offline steps, because they often explain online behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thoughts and Emotions<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capture what customers ask themselves, such as \u201cIs this worth the price?\u201d Then plot emotion on a simple 1 to 5 scale. The line connecting those points shows the emotional highs and lows of the journey at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pain Points and Opportunities<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down every point of friction, confusion, or delay. Next to each, add a specific improvement idea. A pain point with no opportunity beside it is only a complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Validate_Prioritize_and_Assign_Owners\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Validate, Prioritize, and Assign Owners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk through the map with <strong>customers or frontline staff<\/strong> to check accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark the <strong>three to five biggest pain points<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rate each by <strong>impact and effort<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give every action <strong>an owner and a due date<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worked_Example_Booking_a_Team_Trip\"><\/span><strong>Worked Example: Booking a Team Trip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Customer Action<\/th><th>Emotion<\/th><th>Pain Point<\/th><th>Opportunity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td>Sees an ad and visits the site<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Value is unclear in the headline<\/td><td>Clearer headline with proof points<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Consideration<\/strong><\/td><td>Compares plans and prices<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>Confusing pricing tiers<\/td><td>Simple side-by-side comparison table<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Decision<\/strong><\/td><td>Creates an account and books<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Long form, no progress saving<\/td><td>Shorter form with autosave<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Use<\/strong><\/td><td>Manages the trip and shares details<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Hard to share itinerary with the team<\/td><td>One-click shareable summary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Loyalty<\/strong><\/td><td>Rebooks next quarter<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>No reminders or saved preferences<\/td><td>Optional reminders and saved traveler profiles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The emotional dip sits in Consideration, so improving price clarity would likely lift conversion more than polishing the final booking screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Journey_Mapping_Best_Practices\"><\/span><strong>Journey Mapping Best Practices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Base every cell on evidence<\/strong>, and mark assumptions clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show emotion<\/strong>, since it reveals what matters most to customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Include moments before and after<\/strong> your product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep the map readable<\/strong>, ideally on one page or one board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it visible<\/strong>, in team spaces and planning documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revisit it regularly<\/strong>, especially after major releases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Journey_Mapping_Mistakes\"><\/span><strong>Common Journey Mapping Mistakes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mapping your internal process<\/strong> instead of the customer\u2019s experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skipping research<\/strong> and relying on workshop opinions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Covering too many personas<\/strong> in one map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring emotions<\/strong>, so the map reads like a flowchart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stopping at the poster<\/strong>, with no owners or actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never updating it<\/strong>, so it goes stale within months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Your_Map_into_Action\"><\/span><strong>Turn Your Map into Action<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A journey map is only as strong as the research behind it. Professional <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/services\/ux-research\">UX research services<\/a><\/strong> can supply the interviews, observations, and data that make every row trustworthy. Once pain points are clear, a facilitated <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/design-thinking-workshops\">design thinking workshop<\/a><\/strong> helps your team turn them into prioritized ideas and shared next steps. And when the map points to a redesign, experienced <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/services\/ui-ux-design-services\">UI\/UX design services<\/a><\/strong> can translate those opportunities into tested, production-ready experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metrics_to_Track_After_You_Act\"><\/span><strong>Metrics to Track After You Act<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A map should change numbers, not just opinions. Track:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Conversion rate<\/strong> at each stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drop-off and abandonment rates<\/strong> at known pain points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Task completion time<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer satisfaction and Net Promoter Score<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support ticket volume<\/strong> by topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retention and repeat purchase rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_journey_map_and_a_user_flow\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between a journey map and a user flow?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A journey map covers the entire customer experience, including feelings and channels. A user flow shows the exact steps inside a product to finish one task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_stages_should_a_journey_map_have\"><\/span><strong>How many stages should a journey map have?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually four to seven. Fewer stages hide detail, and more make the map hard to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_persona_before_creating_a_journey_map\"><\/span><strong>Do I need a persona before creating a journey map?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It helps a lot. 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