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Budget for Conversion Rate Optimization Success – Part 2

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Budgeting for CRO doesn't end once the check is paid for the expert advice solicited. The following post provides advance warning on at least 3 (staff, implementation and traffic) "hidden costs" to take into consideration when setting a budget for... Read More »

When Website Usability Loses You Money

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By and large the tenet of Website Usability holds true that the more usable the better. This post provides an insightful look into when incorporating 4 usable elements on your website might actually be backfiring, aka resulting is lower... Read More »

Four Steps To Great Usability Testing (Without Breaking The Bank)

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Improving website usability is synonymous with testing. Here are 4 steps to precisely and insightfully test the usability of your site, and they're flexible enough to conform to every one of your department's needs. Read More »

Common Security Mistakes in Web Applications

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Security is no small topic of concern among digital marketers and consumers alike. This post offers a look at 6 common security breaches in web apps and how to guard against them. In conclusion-pass this blog along to your tech team. Read More »

A Design Is Only As Deep As It Is Usable

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Giving every pixel a purpose is the focus of this post. The reminder here is that an eyecatching design will fall flat if it is not comprised of 1) responsive and intuitive page elements and 2) branding and consistency of theme. Read on to see a... Read More »

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Putting SEO in Its Place: An Information Architecture Strategy

Posted by: uxmatters on December 8, 2011
By Nathaniel Davis Published: December 5, 2011 “The subject of optimizing the presentation of content within a domain for discovery by search engines falls into the activities of information seeking and search behavior.” In this month’s column, I’ll discuss how to put search...

7 Ingredients of a Successful UX Strategy

Posted by: uxmatters on October 20, 2011
By Paul Bryan Published: October 17, 2011 “UX strategy is about building a rationale that guides user experience design efforts for the foreseeable future.” Many people in the UX community are puzzled by the term UX Strategy. What exactly does it mean? What does a UX Strategist...

12 Creative Design Elements Inspiring the Next Generation of UX

Posted by: SEOmoz Blog on October 13, 2011
Posted by randfish It’s been a long time since I’ve written about design here at Moz, but I spent my morning in a great meeting with Derric, and was inspired by a lot of his ideas and what we reviewed to revisit some of the emerging trends and outlier creatives that are...

The Art Of Seductive Landing Pages

Posted by: Search Engine Land on September 29, 2011
People don’t just want to be educated about what you offer. They want to be seduced. Yes, seduced. Being seduced is an exhilarating experience. (If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend it.) Yes, we want to be educated and make ratio…

7 Best Practices for Improving Your Website’s Usability

Posted by: Mashable Blog on September 15, 2011
The Web Design Usability Series is supported by join.me, an easy way to instantly share your screen with anyone. join.me lets you collaborate on…

6 Design Tips That Will Have Your Audience Licking Their Screens

Posted by: Copyblogger Blog on September 1, 2011
We made the buttons on the screen look so good you’ll want to lick them. ~ Steve Jobs You’re creating great content to attract an audience. A loyal audience that comes to know, like and trust you. But what if you never get the attention of that audience in the first place? What...

The UX of Learning

Posted by: A List Apart Blog on August 11, 2011
Think of the last time you ordered a book, booked a flight, or bought a car. How did you choose which book to read, where to go for vacation, or which car was best for you? You may have searched online, read reviews, or asked others for advice to help you make an informed decision....

Right-Sizing UX

Posted by: uxmatters on July 21, 2011
By Leslie Johnson Published: July 18, 2011 “UX teams in small organizations face some unique challenges, so industry-standard solutions for large organizations are not always a good fit.” UX teams in small organizations face some unique challenges, so industry-standard solutions...

25 e-commerce mega menus dissected

Posted by: Econsultancy's Internet Marketing Blog on July 6, 2011
Mega menus have been applauded by gurus such as Jacob Nielsen for their ease of use, so it’s little surprise that they’ve become the menu of choice for a growing proportion of e-commerce retailers. If you are planning on adding a mega menu to your si…

8 Reasons Why Bad Web Design Decisions Get Made

Posted by: Christian Watson on June 30, 2011
Sometimes when I’m struggling to complete a task on a website (or am watching my wife throw her arms up in frustration), I ask myself “What genius decided to build it like that?” Having been on the other side of the web design fence for some years, I’ve come...