There are many prioritization frameworks for product managers. I came across this one which focuses on customer impact vs. customer expectations, and I appreciate its simplicity and ease of understanding.
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30 Call-to-Action Examples that are Better than Learn More
As I was compiling my Elements of Design banner ad design showcase I was struck by the range of wording used as calls-to-action (CTA) on the different ads. Thankfully, the traditional, generic “Learn More” was virtually nowhere to be seen.
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14 Innovative Approaches to Mobile Product Detail Page Design
Mobile product detail pages (PDP) follow a largely standard design. Given the small area of screen real estate available and the commonality of the content to be conveyed it is not surprising that PDP designs have become quite similar.
In this post I’ll examine which retailers are trying new ideas for displaying content and offering unexpected functionality on the PDP. Here are 14 examples to explore. Read More
App Install Banners are a Usability Nightmare
If you live in Thailand, you will be familiar with CP Freshmart, one of the largest chains of convenience stores in the country.
If you visit their website on a mobile phone, you will see a pretty standard home page for ordering online:
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Easily Create iOS and Android App Store Badges
Have you ever wanted to add a button (or “badge”) to your website to download a mobile app but thought it looked too much like hard work? Fortunately, both Apple and Google make this process easy with iOS and Android app online badge maker tools.
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Abandoned Cart Email Copywriting that Brings Shoppers Back
Although they follow a fairly standard template, abandoned cart emails can be made more human, and more effective, through creative copywriting that catches readers’ attention and engages them to return to their shopping session and checkout.
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How to Convert Popup Windows to Tabs in Google Chrome
Some websites (e.g., Gmail) create popup windows in Chrome without displaying the menubar, which means that you don’t have access to any of the usual Chrome menubar functionality.
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Online Form Error Message Design Gallery
Filling out web forms has become a part of our daily online lives. However, most people hate completing online forms because they are prone to mistakes which prevent them from completing their task. That’s why error message design is a critical component of good online form usability.
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LinkedIn Recommendation Generators
Given how common requests for LinkedIn recommendations are and how devalued their currency has become, I’ve thought for a while that it would be helpful to have a tool to generate these automatically.
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