1. Open the Usability Agent Plugin

Once you've installed Usability Agent on your Chrome browser, navigate to your website and click on the Usability Agent icon in your toolbar to open the plugin.

2. Define Your Persona

In the “Agent Persona” field, type a brief description of the type of user you want to simulate. For example:

• “A male office worker aged 28”

• “A parent shopping for kids’ clothes”

• “A senior citizen exploring online health resources”

This step helps Usability Agent understand the characteristics and needs of your target audience.

3. Set the Task

In the “Agent Task” field, specify the action you want the persona to perform on your website. For example:

• “Book a demo”

• “Find technical support”

• “Complete a purchase”

By defining the task, you can test how easy it is for a specific user type to achieve a goal on your site.

4. Click ‘Get Insights’

Once you've defined the persona and task, click the “Get Insights” button. Usability Agent will analyze your website from the perspective of the specified user and provide actionable feedback.

5. Review the Results

Usability Agent generates a detailed report highlighting potential usability issues, such as:

• Navigation challenges

• Confusing layout or design elements

• Accessibility barriers

• Recommendations for improvement

Use this feedback to optimize your website for your target audience.

6. Iterate and Test Again

Refine your website based on the insights provided, then test it again with new personas or tasks. Usability Agent makes it easy to perform continuous usability testing throughout your website development process.