Crime 1: Form labels that aren’t associated to form input fields Using the ‘for’ attribute allows the user to click the label to select the appropriate input fields within a form. This is especially important for checkboxes and radio fields to give a larger clickable area, but it’s good practice all round. Crime 2: A […]
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USER EXPERIENCE Personalized features. Currency, language, country specific deals, taxes, or delivery options are changed based on user’s location. IP-based geolocation is not enabled without user’s permission.Registering provides value to users. For example a “Free Trial” button communicates a clear benefit, but a “Register” button doesn’t. Unnecessary registration is avoided.Transparent pricing. Prices are clearly displayed. There are no
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Summary: The sooner you complete a usability study, the higher its impact on the design process. Slower methods should be deferred to an annual usability checkup. The consulting business has an old saying: “Fast, cheap, and good — pick any two.” The notion is that if you want something done quickly and inexpensively, it’ll be
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