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Spotlight new features exactly when users need them

Flash eye‑catching beacons in‑flow—no dev cycles required.
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30%
Average click‑through rate
50%
Increase in trial signups
10×
Faster feature launches

Unlike interruptive Product Tours, Hotspots guide users in‑context—letting them explore new features without forced detours.

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Launch interactive, engaging Hotspots.

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Never let a feature go unnoticed

Flash a pulsing beacon to surface your updates—and watch adoption climb.

Pin announcements in‑context
Set up dismiss and minimize rules
Customize beacon color & size
Sprinkle hotspots around your product

Chain Hotspots in just a few clicks to walk users step‑by‑step—no developer help needed.

Sequential beacons & tooltips
Auto‑advance on click
Hide hotspots once completed
Drive feature engagement

Target high‑value modules with strategic beacons and watch click‑throughs soar.

Contextual help on first use
Auto‑dismiss once read
Segment by user behavior
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Boost engagement and adoption

Optimize user engagement with well-timed interruptive modals: guide seamless onboarding, drive adoption of new features, and ensure users stay informed with critical updates.

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Drive conversion & upgrades

Motivate users to make purchasing decisions throughout their product-led journey by implementing paywalls or upgrade prompts.

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Elevate your in-app learning experience

Deliver contextual guidance through interactive modals, featuring how-to videos, guides, and helpful tips, ensuring users receive education precisely when they need it.

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Design on-brand Hotspots

Fully style every hotspot beacon & tooltip in your brand’s voice.

Visualize Hotspot in-app as you create
Tailor the size & style of your tooltip content
Customize the beacon size, color & position
Add images, videos & CTAs to your tooltip
Choose the position of the Hotspot and tooltip
Create groups of sequential Hotspots
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How Decodo Increased Trial Conversions by 52%

From developer bottleneck to marketing independence with strategic hotspot placement

52%
Trial capture increase
15.8%
Click‑through rate
10×
Faster launches

Hotspots vs. Other UX Patterns

Choose the right user onboarding pattern for your goals

Feature
Hotspots
Tooltips
Control
User Control
How much control users have over the experience
Hotspots
Self‑serve discovery
Tooltips
Hover‑dependent
Product Tours
Linear sequence
Modals
Can interrupt
Mobile
Mobile Experience
How well it works on mobile devices
Hotspots
Touch‑friendly
Tooltips
Hover issues
Product Tours
Responsive
Modals
Mobile optimized
Completion
Completion Rate
How often users engage with the pattern
Hotspots
higher CTR
Tooltips
Moderate
Product Tours
Good completion
Modals
Context dependent
Use Case
Best Use Case
Ideal scenarios for each pattern
Hotspots
Feature discovery & adoption
Tooltips
Quick explanations
Modals
Announcements & alerts

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use hotspots instead of product tours?

Use hotspots for self-serve feature discovery without interrupting user workflow. Choose product tours for complex multi-step onboarding sequences.

How quickly can I set up hotspots?

Most teams launch their first hotspot in under 15 minutes using our visual editor. No developer resources required.

Do hotspots affect app performance?

No. Hotspots add less than 50KB and load asynchronously without impacting your application speed.

What results can I expect?

Customers typically see 30% higher click-through rates. Decodo increased trial conversions by 52% using strategic hotspot placement.

Do hotspots work on mobile devices?

Yes, hotspots are touch-friendly and mobile-optimized, unlike hover-dependent tooltips.

Can I customize hotspots to match my brand?

Absolutely. Colors, fonts, positioning, and styling are fully customizable to match your design system.

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