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Introducing Launchpad and UX Improvements for Faster Insights

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Introducing a More User-Friendly Portal: Usability and Simplicity at the Forefront

We're excited to share some major updates that will enhance your experience in our portal, with a strong focus on usability, simplicity, and workflow customization. Whether you're a first-time user or someone who uses the portal infrequently, these improvements will make navigation easier and more intuitive. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming your way.

Introducing the New Launchpad

Starting today, when you log into the portal, you'll notice a refreshed user interface designed with new users in mind. The Launchpad is here to simplify your experience with friendly, easy-to-understand language and quick access to the information you need most. 

 

With the Launchpad, you can quickly find what you're looking for — whether it's reviewing CWV scores, benchmarking against competitors, or calculating the ROI of your fixes. We've created a space where users can intuitively explore key areas like first-party and third-party content, all without feeling overwhelmed.

Customizable Workflows: A Portal That Works For You

We're also introducing new features to make the portal even more flexible and tailored to your needs.

  • Search Made Easy: The new search box will help you find what you're looking for more quickly. As you start typing, it will suggest pages within the portal and help center articles, ensuring you have all the information you need at your fingertips.
  • Recommended Links: Based on your usage and product focus, we'll recommend a curated set of links, including dashboards and digital experience optimization tools. These links are designed to guide you to the pages that are most relevant to your workflow.
  • Customized Navigation: You can now personalize the portal's navigation to better suit your preferences. For instance, if you're a native application-only user, you'll see different recommended links compared to someone using synthetic monitoring. These options allow you to streamline your workflow and focus on what matters most.
  • Favorites for Quick Access: Once you find pages you frequently visit, you can easily add them to your Favorites. These will appear just below the search box for quick, one-click access. And if you prefer to dive deeper into the existing portal menu, you can always switch to the Advanced tab.

What's Coming Soon?

Our commitment to continuous improvement means we're not stopping here. Some exciting updates are on the horizon:

  • Synthetic Monitoring Enhancements: We'll soon be rolling out instant measurement launches directly from the Performance Overview. This will allow you to identify issues such as high LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) and pinpoint the specific images causing delays. By linking directly to the images responsible, we're making it even easier to troubleshoot performance issues.
  • Improved Themes for Better Visuals: We're refreshing our two most popular themes — dark and light — to ensure they look great across all platforms. We're also simplifying the experience by removing five less-utilized themes, allowing us to focus on the designs our users truly care about.

Usability and Simplicity: A Key Focus

As we continue to improve the portal, our goal is clear: make your experience as frictionless and straightforward as possible. Whether you're a new user or a seasoned pro, the enhancements we're rolling out are designed to help you work more efficiently and quickly.

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months as we continue to invest in making the portal more user-friendly, flexible, and intuitive.

We can't wait for you to try out these new features — and we'd love to hear your feedback!


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