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Six mistakes to avoid in mobile usability
Looking to reach your customers through the mobile, but not sure of the best way to go about it. This article looks at some of the most common mistakes that people make when they are giving their business a mobile presence.
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6-step process for planning a user test
Preparing for usability testing requires a surprisingly large amount of planning. Here are the 6 key steps you should go through to get ready.
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Focus groups vs. usability testing - what, when and why?
Focus groups and usability testing are two very useful but very different user research disciplines. This article will look at the difference between focus groups and usability testing, the pros and cons of each and when in the development process you should use them.
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User experience over usability
A good experience is essential for a customer to return and good site usability has several advantages. This article looks at the big picture and the difference in focus between usability and user experience.
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Website aesthetics - what has it got to do with usability?
How we choose what to buy is a key question that should be asked when designing an ecommerce website. Find out the importance of and relationship between aesthetics and usability.
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User interviews - analysis simplified
You've conducted your user interviews, but now you need to make sense of all that information you've gathered. These best practice tips will help you analyse the results.
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User interviews - A basic introduction
User interviews are a great way to build research on your users and help improve the usability of your site. Find out how to conduct them.
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Usability & security: Unlikely bedfellows?
With people having to remember more and more usernames, passwords and PINs, it's crucial that any online security offers the best possible usability. Find out how you can help customers remember their passwords and continue using your website in the long-term.
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7 usability guidelines for websites on mobile devices
Usability and page design for websites on mobile phones is very different to that of PCs. These essential mobile usability guidelines will help ensure your site works well for mobile visitors.
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10 ways to orientate users on your site
Follow these top tips and make sure site visitors know where they are on your site at all times.
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