{"id":184805,"date":"2024-05-06T19:29:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T19:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding-flow\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:03:08","slug":"user-onboarding-flow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding-flow\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Steps to Build an Effective User Onboarding Flow [+ Examples]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The right <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/solutions\/user-onboarding-software\/\">user onboarding<\/a> flow won\u2019t only ensure more users understand how to use your product, but it will also keep them engaged.<\/p><p>But how\u2019s the process for building an effective flow that guarantees success?<\/p><p>Let\u2019s explore 8 steps for designing the best onboarding process, and share examples from other companies using <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/solutions\/user-onboarding-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding software<\/a> to apply the top strategies.<\/p><h2><strong>Summary of u<\/strong>ser onboarding flow<\/h2><ul><li>The benefits of an effective onboarding process include enhanced user experience, increased <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/adoption-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adoption rates<\/a>, boosted <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/saas-customer-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">retention<\/a>, and reduced support costs.<\/li><li>Here are 8 steps to building a user onboarding flow that retains and delights users:<\/li><\/ul><ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>Determine the goal of your onboarding process<\/strong>: Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/goal-setting-frameworks-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMART framework<\/a> to set clear, measurable, and time-bound goals.<\/li><li><strong>Identify key onboarding process steps<\/strong>: Break down the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/how-to-analyze-the-customer-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer journey<\/a> into detailed tasks and create a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-journey-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">journey map<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Create guidance flows for each onboarding step<\/strong>: Analyze steps that need <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-guidance-saas\/\">guidance<\/a> and develop specific flows to assist users.<\/li><li><strong>Add content to your <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.userpilot.com\/article\/15-onboarding-flow-welcome-new-users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding guidance flows<\/a><\/strong>: Incorporate different content formats and integrate them effectively into the user interface.<\/li><li><strong>Set goals and triggering conditions for your onboarding flow<\/strong>: Configure triggers for your flows to deliver targeted messages at optimal times.<\/li><li><strong>Group your onboarding steps using a checklist<\/strong>: Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/onboarding-checklist-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">checklist<\/a> to guide users through the onboarding process, ensuring they reach activation.<\/li><li><strong>Customize and style your onboarding checklist<\/strong>: Design an engaging and visually appealing checklist that matches your product\u2019s design.<\/li><li><strong>Analyze onboarding flow performance and iterate<\/strong>: Review the effectiveness of your onboarding flows and make data-driven improvements.<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Let\u2019s go over five examples of companies with effective user onboarding flows:<\/li><\/ul><ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>Attention Insights<\/strong>: Uses an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/interactive-walkthroughs-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interactive walkthrough<\/a> with a checklist and hotspots to guide users through core features.<\/li><li><strong>Groupize<\/strong>: Introduces a gamified interactive assistant to enhance <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user engagement<\/a> and support.<\/li><li><strong>Figma<\/strong>: Provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/personalized-onboarding-for-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">personalized onboarding experience<\/a> based on user input during the welcome message.<\/li><li><strong>Miro<\/strong>: Incorporates <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/gamification-strategies-a-guide-to-getting-gamification-right-for-saas-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gamification<\/a> and animations in their onboarding to enhance engagement and ease of learning.<\/li><li><strong>Grammarly<\/strong>: Offers a demo with pulsing hotspots and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/what-are-tooltips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tooltips<\/a> to teach users about features subtly and engagingly.<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Instead of relying on the dev team to implement in-app experiences the way you want, why not <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">try a Userpilot demo<\/a> to see how you can quickly create in-app flows?<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"b4528\"><strong>Benefits of an effective onboarding process<\/strong><\/h2><p>Onboarding maximizes the potential of your product. It enhances the user experience and contributes significantly to a product\u2019s success in the market.<\/p><p>The benefits of implementing the right user onboarding flow are many, and they include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Enhanced user experience<\/strong>: Well-designed onboarding processes simplify the learning curve for new users, making the product more accessible and enjoyable.<\/li><li><strong>Higher product adoption rates<\/strong>: By clearly demonstrating the value and functionalities of the product, onboarding can lead to higher <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-adoption-saas\/\">adoption rates<\/a> among target users.<\/li><li><strong>Increased user retention<\/strong>: Effective onboarding increases the likelihood that users will stick with the product long-term, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/reduce-customer-churn-rate\/\">reducing churn rates<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced support costs<\/strong>: When users understand how to use a product from the beginning, there\u2019s less need for extensive support, saving resources for the company.<\/li><\/ul><p>This guide focuses on designing and implementing a user onboarding flow. If you\u2019re looking for a broader overview of user onboarding strategy, best practices, and tools, see our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding\/\">user onboarding<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"4btak\"><strong>How to design new user onboarding flows<\/strong><\/h2><p>Let\u2019s go over 8 steps to building user onboarding flows that get users to take action.<\/p><h3 id=\"2mcdf\"><strong>#1 Determine the goal of your onboarding process<\/strong><\/h3><p>Follow a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/goal-setting-frameworks-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">goal-setting framework<\/a> like SMART to align your goals with the results your business needs.<\/p><p>In the case of SMART, it includes goals that are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Specific.<\/strong> It\u2019s clearly defined with percentages, numbers, and actions.<\/li><li><strong>Measurable.<\/strong> It can be tracked so you can know how much progress you\u2019ve made.<\/li><li><strong>Achievable. <\/strong>You can attain it.<\/li><li><strong>Relevant. <\/strong>It\u2019s aligned with what your company wants to achieve.<\/li><li><strong>Time-bound. <\/strong>It\u2019s set within a time frame.<\/li><\/ul><p>For example, a SMART onboarding goal could be: \u201cIncrease <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/activation-metrics-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">activation rate<\/a> by 25% over the next quarter by implementing personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-guidance-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-app guidance<\/a>.\u201d<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/goal-setting-frameworks_8733df0292df22936b9e28a0d78f80da_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/goal-setting-frameworks_8733df0292df22936b9e28a0d78f80da_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/goal-setting-frameworks_8733df0292df22936b9e28a0d78f80da_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/goal-setting-frameworks_8733df0292df22936b9e28a0d78f80da_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/goal-setting-frameworks_8733df0292df22936b9e28a0d78f80da_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow smart goals\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>SMART goals.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"8kqm5\"><strong>#2 Identify key steps of your onboarding process<\/strong><\/h3><p>Once you have a clear goal, you need to break down the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/how-to-analyze-the-customer-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer journey <\/a>during the onboarding process\u2014including every task and touchpoint in it.<\/p><p>For this:<\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li>Draw out the different steps in the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding process<\/a>, starting from the moment they sign up until they fully adopt your product.<\/li><li>Identify the tasks that existing users need to complete to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/improve-user-activation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">achieve activation<\/a>.<\/li><li>Define the process to complete each task, including the channel (website, app, support, etc.) and the element they engage with (feature, an agent, etc.).<\/li><li>Pull the user journey together into a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/what-is-a-product-journey-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">map document<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><p>For example, Loom\u2019s onboarding process involves setting goals for new users including downloading a Chrome extension, recording your first video, sharing the video link, getting a view, and inviting a teammate.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loom-onboarding-checklist_4bada87becf0db07e40b408a216e5893_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/loom-onboarding-checklist_4bada87becf0db07e40b408a216e5893_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loom-onboarding-checklist_4bada87becf0db07e40b408a216e5893_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/loom-onboarding-checklist_4bada87becf0db07e40b408a216e5893_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/loom-onboarding-checklist_4bada87becf0db07e40b408a216e5893_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow key steps\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Loom\u2019s onboarding steps.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"11qre\"><strong>#3 Create guidance flows for each onboarding step<\/strong><\/h3><p>After the steps are outlined throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding process,<\/a> it\u2019s a good time to start pointing out the steps that will require guidance.<\/p><p>For this, break down the onboarding process, analyze what steps require guidance, and then create <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-guidance-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guidance flows<\/a> based on the result users need to achieve.<\/p><p>An example could be prompting the user to invite teammates before they engage with a core feature (so they can experience the full value of it).<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/flow-builder-step-1_9f498549d419ac5bbaf7ef5c3a70d86c_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/flow-builder-step-1_9f498549d419ac5bbaf7ef5c3a70d86c_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/flow-builder-step-1_9f498549d419ac5bbaf7ef5c3a70d86c_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/flow-builder-step-1_9f498549d419ac5bbaf7ef5c3a70d86c_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/flow-builder-step-1_9f498549d419ac5bbaf7ef5c3a70d86c_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow creation\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Creating an onboarding flow with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a> (not Miro).<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"e16tc\"><strong>#4 Add content to your onboarding guidance flows<\/strong><\/h3><p>During the creation of your user onboarding flow, decide the content format.<\/p><p>Whether it is a video tutorial, a GIF, or an interactive walkthrough, make sure to choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/onboarding-ux-patterns\/\">UI pattern<\/a> that enables users to take action and progress toward your primary goal (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding-checklist-tips\/\">activation checklist<\/a>).<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ui-patterns_4357297dcade69cfa67b92cb03085d76_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/ui-patterns_4357297dcade69cfa67b92cb03085d76_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ui-patterns_4357297dcade69cfa67b92cb03085d76_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/ui-patterns_4357297dcade69cfa67b92cb03085d76_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ui-patterns_4357297dcade69cfa67b92cb03085d76_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow content\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>This is an example showing how to add content to the onboarding flow on top of your product\u2019s interface with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>\u2019s Chrome extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Also iterate the placement, the message, and the style of your flows so:<\/p><ul><li>It fits your product\u2019s UI.<\/li><li>Doesn\u2019t disrupt the user onboarding experience.<\/li><li>It\u2019s attractive enough for users to pay attention to.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/driven-action-settings_d156c7863fa9c91dc61f7e1be7e7423b_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/driven-action-settings_d156c7863fa9c91dc61f7e1be7e7423b_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/driven-action-settings_d156c7863fa9c91dc61f7e1be7e7423b_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/driven-action-settings_d156c7863fa9c91dc61f7e1be7e7423b_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/driven-action-settings_d156c7863fa9c91dc61f7e1be7e7423b_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow content editing\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Editing flow content with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>For instance, you can design an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/interactive-walkthroughs-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interactive walkthrough<\/a> to handhold users through the basics of your product\u2019s features:<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-builder-example_85a51254f9e307225d910a11e42d09bb.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-builder-example_85a51254f9e307225d910a11e42d09bb.gif 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-builder-example_85a51254f9e307225d910a11e42d09bb.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-builder-example_85a51254f9e307225d910a11e42d09bb.gif 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-builder-example_85a51254f9e307225d910a11e42d09bb.gif\" alt=\"user onboarding flow preview\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Previewing the onboarding flow created with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"cviag\"><strong>#5 Set goals and triggering conditions for your onboarding flow<\/strong><\/h3><p>To continue, you must configure your flows so they trigger the right message at the right time and to the right user.<\/p><p>For this:<\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li>Set up your flow to trigger on a specific page or after a particular event has occurred.<\/li><li>Define the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-segmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">audience<\/a> to whom this flow will trigger.<\/li><li>Make sure that the content of your flow matches the needs and use cases of the specific audience.<\/li><\/ol><p>This way, you\u2019ll multiply your chances of creating an onboarding flow that users don\u2019t skip.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/flow-triggering-conditions_d4436c771b71a1c6eb4bb06762aa86cf_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/flow-triggering-conditions_d4436c771b71a1c6eb4bb06762aa86cf_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/flow-triggering-conditions_d4436c771b71a1c6eb4bb06762aa86cf_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/flow-triggering-conditions_d4436c771b71a1c6eb4bb06762aa86cf_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/flow-triggering-conditions_d4436c771b71a1c6eb4bb06762aa86cf_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow configuration\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Configuring flow targeting with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"1kjrm\"><strong>#6 Group your onboarding steps using a checklist<\/strong><\/h3><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/onboarding-checklist-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">checklist<\/a> will guide users through the onboarding process so they can achieve the activation stage as easily as possible.<\/p><p>For this, take the onboarding steps you already outline and add them to the checklist. These are the high-level steps that serve as milestones within the process.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/add-checklist-step_2138c4b67a187daa36dadfe7f3068250_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/add-checklist-step_2138c4b67a187daa36dadfe7f3068250_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/add-checklist-step_2138c4b67a187daa36dadfe7f3068250_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/add-checklist-step_2138c4b67a187daa36dadfe7f3068250_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/add-checklist-step_2138c4b67a187daa36dadfe7f3068250_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow checklist steps\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Adding key tasks in onboarding checklist with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Then, go over each step and select what\u2019s going to happen when the user clicks it. It can involve going to a page or triggering a specific flow you just created. Make sure to explain the specifics of the task and everything it entails.<\/p><p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Also add pre-checked dummy tasks like \u201csigning up\u201d to encourage users to finish the checklist.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/choose-task-action_39b15270ca03b82d161a4e904ca5de69_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/choose-task-action_39b15270ca03b82d161a4e904ca5de69_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/choose-task-action_39b15270ca03b82d161a4e904ca5de69_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/choose-task-action_39b15270ca03b82d161a4e904ca5de69_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/choose-task-action_39b15270ca03b82d161a4e904ca5de69_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow checklist tasks\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Adding tasks to the onboarding checklist with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"auoh3\"><strong>#7 Customize and style your onboarding checklist<\/strong><\/h3><p>With a fully set <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding\/\">onboarding process<\/a>, the next step is to customize your onboarding checklist.<\/p><p>For this, you can use a color palette that matches your product, add a header that catches the user&#8217;s attention, add a progress bar, and even include your icon.<\/p><p>The goal is to make your onboarding checklist as engaging as possible so users experience less friction.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/customize-checklist_16f4cece9d65d1a4c7546e45ebc82425_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/customize-checklist_16f4cece9d65d1a4c7546e45ebc82425_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/customize-checklist_16f4cece9d65d1a4c7546e45ebc82425_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/customize-checklist_16f4cece9d65d1a4c7546e45ebc82425_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/customize-checklist_16f4cece9d65d1a4c7546e45ebc82425_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow checklist customization\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Customizing checklist with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"8mng0\"><strong>#8 Analyze onboarding flow performance and iterate<\/strong><\/h3><p>To complete your onboarding process, you need to review your flow performance.<\/p><p>Here, you can see how many users complete the tasks and filter the results by periods, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-segmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user segments<\/a>, and company accounts.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4ebea03e-88d1-4aef-8894-86e2541f5802_fe9516914eaefeb1d7202e98110852e9_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/4ebea03e-88d1-4aef-8894-86e2541f5802_fe9516914eaefeb1d7202e98110852e9_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4ebea03e-88d1-4aef-8894-86e2541f5802_fe9516914eaefeb1d7202e98110852e9_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/4ebea03e-88d1-4aef-8894-86e2541f5802_fe9516914eaefeb1d7202e98110852e9_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4ebea03e-88d1-4aef-8894-86e2541f5802_fe9516914eaefeb1d7202e98110852e9_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow analysis\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Analyzing checklist performance with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This way, you can get a full breakdown of your flows and see which steps are more skipped, iterate your onboarding content, and make data-driven decisions.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/task-breakdown-analytics_344ed208e961a1c036472459c76c98a4_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/task-breakdown-analytics_344ed208e961a1c036472459c76c98a4_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/task-breakdown-analytics_344ed208e961a1c036472459c76c98a4_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/task-breakdown-analytics_344ed208e961a1c036472459c76c98a4_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/task-breakdown-analytics_344ed208e961a1c036472459c76c98a4_800.png\" alt=\"user onboarding flow performance breakdown\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Checklist performance breakdown with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 id=\"4tkpa\"><strong>Examples of great onboarding experience for new users<\/strong><\/h2><p>Now, let\u2019s go over five <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding-examples\/\">user onboarding examples<\/a> of other companies implementing effective user onboarding flows:<\/p><h3 id=\"8jkhe\"><strong>Attention Insights utilizes interactive walkthroughs<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/attention-insight-userpilot-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attention Insight <\/a>shows an onboarding checklist the moment a user signs up.<\/p><p>Here, the user can click on each step of the checklist to go to the relevant page and trigger an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/interactive-walkthroughs-improve-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interactive walkthrough<\/a>. Then, users are handheld throughout the core features with hotspots (so there\u2019s no way to miss them).<\/p><p>This makes their onboarding process seamless and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/frictionless-customer-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">frictionless<\/a>. Also, the fact that it groups all the interactive walkthroughs in one checklist provides users with a centralized hub where they can access all the guidance they need to get value from the product.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_8454bfdd624267e70758e38a41f9b130.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_8454bfdd624267e70758e38a41f9b130.gif 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_8454bfdd624267e70758e38a41f9b130.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_8454bfdd624267e70758e38a41f9b130.gif 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_8454bfdd624267e70758e38a41f9b130.gif\" alt=\"attention insight onboarding\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Attention Insight onboarding.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4 id=\"5ij79\"><strong>What makes it a great user onboarding flow?<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Triggers an interactive walkthrough when the user clicks a step of the checklist.<\/li><li>Walkthroughs are completely interactive, meaning that you learn by actually using the product.<\/li><li>Includes hotspots, drawing attention to less obvious UI elements.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"4u960\"><strong>Groupize creates an interactive onboarding assistant<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/groupize-gamification-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Groupize <\/a>is a meetings management platform that needed to revamp its onboarding process.<\/p><p>For this, they used Userpilot to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/gamification-example-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gamify<\/a> their <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding<\/a> by creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/gamification-example-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Groupize<\/a> Interactive Assistant\u2014G.G.\u2014ready to help Groupize users through the app\u2019s interactive elements.<\/p><p>G.G. offers help through <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-tours-tools-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding tours<\/a>, step-by-step checklists, as well as live chat, LinkedIn page, and email.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/groupize-assistant_03f271088d7173087b768e756c0d5213_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/groupize-assistant_03f271088d7173087b768e756c0d5213_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/groupize-assistant_03f271088d7173087b768e756c0d5213_800.png\" alt=\"groupize assistant\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Groupize AI assistant.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>And even though you can dismiss it anytime you want, you can always reactivate her in <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-resource-center\/\">their in-app resource center<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/groupize-assistant-knowledege-base_fccd63e74458c05e975e62c95dab7b6e_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/groupize-assistant-knowledege-base_fccd63e74458c05e975e62c95dab7b6e_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/groupize-assistant-knowledege-base_fccd63e74458c05e975e62c95dab7b6e_800.png\" alt=\"groupize assistant in app\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Reactivating Groupize assistant.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4 id=\"ddbn9\"><strong>What makes it a great user onboarding flow?<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Employs <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/gamification-example-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gamification<\/a> to engage users.<\/li><li>Leverages AI to provide proactive onboarding.<\/li><li>It\u2019s entirely optional, so users can skip it if they don\u2019t like it.<\/li><li>The assistant has an omni-channel presence on the app, email, and socials.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"avt8p\"><strong>Figma enables onboarding replay<\/strong><\/h3><p>Figma\u2019s onboarding process starts by asking you about your use case during their <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/welcome-screen-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">welcome message<\/a> (e.g. brainstorming, projects, learning design, etc.).<\/p><p>Then, it uses your answer to trigger a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/personalized-customer-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">personalized interactive walkthrough<\/a> based on your needs and JTBDs\u2014introducing the most relevant features to you.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/figma-flow-example_8f6fb4d1bc2ab0d12e9366eaa7ed63de.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/figma-flow-example_8f6fb4d1bc2ab0d12e9366eaa7ed63de.gif 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/figma-flow-example_8f6fb4d1bc2ab0d12e9366eaa7ed63de.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/figma-flow-example_8f6fb4d1bc2ab0d12e9366eaa7ed63de.gif 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/figma-flow-example_8f6fb4d1bc2ab0d12e9366eaa7ed63de.gif\" alt=\"figma welcome flow\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Figma\u2019s onboarding flow.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Plus, Figma gives you the option to reset the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/onboarding-flow-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding flow<\/a> via the help center, in case you need to revisit one of their tools:<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/figma-onboarding-replay_cf83bd7c6f1083547f420c27c6836d17_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/figma-onboarding-replay_cf83bd7c6f1083547f420c27c6836d17_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/figma-onboarding-replay_cf83bd7c6f1083547f420c27c6836d17_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/figma-onboarding-replay_cf83bd7c6f1083547f420c27c6836d17_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/figma-onboarding-replay_cf83bd7c6f1083547f420c27c6836d17_800.png\" alt=\"figma onboarding replay\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Figma onboarding replay.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4 id=\"b7mbo\"><strong>What makes it a great user onboarding flow?<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Shows a welcome message to collect basic data.<\/li><li>Triggers a personalized walkthrough based on your use case.<\/li><li>Gives users the option to skip and reset later if they want to.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"eimh5\"><strong>Miro incorporates gamification<\/strong><\/h3><p>Miro offers a thorough onboarding process that includes multiple elements:<\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li>A frictionless signup process (with SSO).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/good-onboarding-surveys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Onboarding surveys<\/a> where they get to learn about your needs, segment you, and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">collect valuable data<\/a>.<\/li><li>It takes new users to interact with a relevant template the moment they start.<\/li><li>Appealing <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-guidance-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-app guidance<\/a> that includes gamification elements and animations that make the learning experience more engaging and easier.<\/li><\/ol><p>So instead of adding some tooltips or quick tours to the app, Miro reshapes the whole product experience when onboarding users\u2014making it unlikely that users will skip or ignore it.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-example_6cc059294a05a4f62edae79169c5fa4f.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-example_6cc059294a05a4f62edae79169c5fa4f.gif 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-example_6cc059294a05a4f62edae79169c5fa4f.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-example_6cc059294a05a4f62edae79169c5fa4f.gif 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/miro-flow-example_6cc059294a05a4f62edae79169c5fa4f.gif\" alt=\"miro onboarding process\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Miro\u2019s onboarding process.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4 id=\"bnn1e\"><strong>What makes it a great user onboarding flow?<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Adds <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/gamification-strategies-a-guide-to-getting-gamification-right-for-saas-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gamification<\/a> elements to show users how to use the tool.<\/li><li>Includes an onboarding survey to trigger the most relevant onboarding flow.<\/li><li>Walkthroughs are interactive and full of animations for an easier learning experience.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"9l7pb\"><strong>Grammarly provides demo data<\/strong><\/h3><p>Grammarly invites new users to a short demo. Here, it triggers different UI patterns that guide users and smooth the onboarding experience.<\/p><p>This includes pulsing hotspots that highlight each feature\u2014just subtle enough not to obscure the interface, but eye-catching enough to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-engagement-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">engage users<\/a>. Clicking on the hotspots reveals tooltips describing the feature in more detail.<\/p><p>The uniqueness of Grammarly\u2019s onboarding lies in the fact that it is often used as an extension rather than its own platform. Because of the tool\u2019s nature, supposedly <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/app-onboarding-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-app onboarding experiences<\/a> often occur outside of the platform.<\/p><figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/grammarly-onboarding_e2c113d1d7950c6b22042a5f13f15061_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/grammarly-onboarding_e2c113d1d7950c6b22042a5f13f15061_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/grammarly-onboarding_e2c113d1d7950c6b22042a5f13f15061_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/grammarly-onboarding_e2c113d1d7950c6b22042a5f13f15061_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/grammarly-onboarding_e2c113d1d7950c6b22042a5f13f15061_800.png\" alt=\"grammarly demo\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Grammarly\u2019s demo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4 id=\"pnvl\"><strong>What makes it a great user onboarding flow?<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Teaches users by practicing.<\/li><li>Since Grammarly is mainly used as an extension, their demo brings users to their platform so they can learn how to use it too.<\/li><li>Uses pulse hotspots to catch users&#8217; attention without overloading them with information, and incentivize them to go through each step.<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"dmjvk\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>In SaaS, creating an effective user onboarding flow is as important as acquiring new customers.<\/p><p>With this guide, you can hopefully implement the steps we explained to build an onboarding flow that retains users and grows your business.<\/p><p>So, instead of relying on the dev team to implement in-app experiences the way you want, why not <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">try a Userpilot demo<\/a> to see how you can quickly create in-app flows?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The right user onboarding flow won\u2019t only ensure more users understand how to use your product, but it will also keep them engaged. 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