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Why Modal Windows Have Killed Popup Windows
Users used to see popup windows everywhere on the web. Today, modal windows have taken its place. With modal windows dominating the web, popup windows are now a thing of the past.
Search Combo Box: Displaying Popular Keywords
Most search boxes on websites allow users to search for information using keywords. But sometimes users might not have a keyword in mind to search for.
How to Align Labels Inside Textboxes Correctly
There are different ways to align labels on forms. Designers either place them above or to the left of a textbox. But placing them inside the textbox was never much of a thought until now.
Why Hover Menus Do Users More Harm Than Good
Do you know how your hover menu is affecting user navigation? Hover menus are a popular way to navigate. But the way they open causes usability problems that designers aren't aware of.
Benefits of a Flush Search Box
Search boxes are starting to evolve for the better. What we have always seen before is the search field followed by a separating space and the button.
Why Long Forms Need Instant Inline Validation
Anyone can make a mistake when filling out a form. The good news is that forms will tell you which field you made a mistake on.
Why the ‘Ok’ Button is No Longer Okay
On a dialog box, clicking the 'Ok' button means the user wants the system to act. Clicking the 'Cancel' button means the user wants to go back to the original screen.
Aligning Submit Buttons on Form Column Layouts
The submit button is the last thing users see when they fill out your form. If they have trouble finding it, they could abandon your form, and you could lose that sign up.
How to Design Compelling Call to Action Buttons
Your buttons may call users to act, but do they compel users to act? Buttons come in different shapes and forms, but it isn't effective if it doesn't compel users to act.
A Simpler and Friendlier Age Verification Page
If you've ever visited a beer and alcohol website, it's likely you've met an age verification page. Age verification pages ask users for their birth date to make sure they are of legal age to enter their site.
Why the Contact Us Page Always Goes Last
Have you ever wondered why most websites put their Contact Us page last in their navigation? They do this because users follow a natural pattern when they visit a new site.
6 Surprising Bad Practices That Hurt Dyslexic Users
Web accessibility doesn't only extend to color blind users, but dyslexic users too. Dyslexia is a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or accuracy in being able to read, write, and spell.
Why You Should Never Center Align Paragraph Text
Text is a beautiful thing. It not only has function, but form as well. When you're creating text, it's likely that you're not only thinking about what your text should say, but how it should look.
How to Use Color to Brand Your Website
Have you ever met someone with such a strong personality they would grab your attention when they entered the room?