5 heuristics for UX writing. Rules of thumb to improve the value and

 By Medium - 2020-12-28

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Imagine you are buying a gift for a friend, but instead of starting with choosing the gift, you first select the container and wrapping paper, then the actual present. Unless your friend is obsessed…

Summary

  • 5 heuristics for UX writing Rules of thumb to improve the value and usability of your products through better writing Imagine you are buying a gift for a friend, but instead of starting with choosing the gift, you first select the container and wrapping paper, then the actual present.
  • Enter Heuristics for UX writing Following is a set of rules of thumb and best practices to leverage by designers and writing enthusiasts to improve the quality of digital experiences, without going crazy over choosing “buy” vs “purchase” on a button label.
  • # 1 Good UX Writing is goal-centered Whereas copywriting focuses on showcasing the value of a product through writing, the chief task of UX writers is arranging words to guide users towards accomplishing their goals.
  • Frequently, error messages provide information too late, when the system was already broken.

 

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  1. UX (0.59)
  2. Management (0.04)
  3. Machine_Learning (0.03)

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