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Sub-headers are navigation

Posted on 22 October, 2008 by David Hamill

Using good sub-headers will help your users find the information they are looking for. It’s like navigation but without the clicking and the cool roll-over effects. Sub-headers help users decide whether to stay Your web pages will not be read … Continue reading →

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Trigger images in catch-up TV

Posted on 21 October, 2008 by David Hamill

Many UK TV broadcasters now have catch up TV on their websites. I’ve worked on a few of these projects myself. Images tend to feature heavily in the design of such sites and are usually pretty useful. When you’re looking … Continue reading →

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Usability test tasks to avoid

Posted on 3 October, 2008 by David Hamill

Whether you’re carrying out your own test or a specialist is doing it for you, there are a few tasks I that recommend you avoid. Free browse The free browse task is when the facilitator just asks the participant to … Continue reading →

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The benefits and limitations of expert reviews

Posted on 2 October, 2008 by David Hamill

Usability testing is the Champagne of user research. It doesn’t get much better than watching real people using your website. However like Champagne, usability testing is expensive. It also takes a while to organise, carry out and present the results. … Continue reading →

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