User Experience

User types and cognitive learning

When improving the user experience of your site or just fine tuning elements to improve conversion, it’s important to understand…

14 years ago

User Testing of Websites: Leave Your Agenda at Home

I recently reviewed some videos of user testing sessions. I was shocked to see the moderator repeatedly break one of…

14 years ago

Persuasive Web Design, Part 13: Fostering Commitment Via Written Public Statements

Persuading customers to take action is one thing. Creating loyal fans — turning customers into committed advocates for our products…

15 years ago

Persuasive Web Design, Part 11: Three Levels of Trust

In a 2006 study*, Elizabeth Sillence suggested that there are actually three levels of trust. According to this model, the…

15 years ago

Persuasive Web Design, Part 10: Using Images of Common People

Months ago, I wrote a post on the importance of looking and acting like your target group. I suggested that…

15 years ago

The Usability Mindset, Part 4: "Self-Explanatory" is Not Good Enough

The crux of this post is so simple that I wrestled with whether it was too obvious to be a…

15 years ago

The Usability of Date Fields

Back in the good old days, when writing a check, you could format the date however you liked. For ultimate…

15 years ago

The Usability Mindset, Part 3: Think Probabilities, Not Possibilities

Creating a usable and persuasive website takes self discipline. Too often, we feel that if a potential customer might want…

15 years ago

Online Persuasion: How to Develop Effective Messaging (Part 2)

Last week, I discussed how to use one-on-one interviews to gather the vital information you need to make your website…

15 years ago

Online Persuasion: How to Develop Effective Messaging

In previous posts, I outlined a number of techniques you can use to make your website more persuasive. However, knowing…

15 years ago

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