I just googled half a dozen phrases related to the text used in software UI hoping to find a couple interesting ideas to add to this post. I found very little. While that doesn’t help me write an in-depth article … Continue reading
Dear Product Manager, Here we are at the start of another project and while I love working with you, there are a few things I’d like you to see from my point of view. First off (and this is a … Continue reading
In the previous post about whether or not people watch video on blogs and niche sites, I mentioned that a friend answered my mini survey saying that whether or not she preferred video depends on what she is looking for. … Continue reading
In my previous post I ranted about why I hate video on your blog. But being the data-lover that I am, I felt compelled to follow that up with some research. I started with the oh-so-scientific “email-my-friends” approach — secretly … Continue reading
Do you really think I watch the video on your blog? I don’t. Sure, I’ll watch music videos, flash mobs, and cute puppies; but when I get to a blog, I skip the video. When I get to a solopreneur’s … Continue reading
I am a fan of remote usability testing because it lets you connect with your users where ever they are without any travel costs. I’ve had great success using WebEx to share design mock-ups and applications with remote users, especially … Continue reading
Not too long ago, I was talking to someone who said that his company didn’t create personas any more. I got the chance to read some of the personas that had been created within the company, and while some were … Continue reading
You need to do some usability testing? What for? No, no. I don’t mean why do it — there are a bazillion articles out there that list a gazzillion reasons to do usability testing. I mean what are you looking … Continue reading
Why are usability and user experience some of the first areas to get axed when times get tough? When times are good, companies work to stand out, build better products and make customers happy. When times are bad, companies SHOULD … Continue reading
