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Is remote usability testing feasible? If you’d asked that question of anyone in the field of technology a decade ago, they would have frowned and said, in a weary voice, “not really”. But, now? Now, we have technology and communications channels that weren’t really that developed back then. It’s possible, but you have to be…
Important Usability Evaluation Methods
Trying to summarize all of the primarily used usability evaluation methods in one go is a daunting task as there are many evaluations that need to be performed. Usability is a difficult, complex and, in some ways, an abstract science within the field of digital interface and construct design. It takes a special kind of…
Using Usability Patterns in Software Architecture
It’s ok to admit that even though you’re a seasoned programmer or designer, that your eyes automatically gloss over when someone mentions using usability patterns in software architecture. Just Look at the terminology there. It sounds like something a cartoon scientist in a white lab coat would spout off while typing on his computer. But,…
Testing the Usability of a Website Hassle Free
It’s commonly believed that testing the usability of a website is a major pain, more so than that of traditional software, mobile apps or any other technological design out there. That actually used to be pretty true, but with the refinements to web design languages and protocols, and with the better testing tools, hardware of…
World Usability Day 2013 Highlights
What is World Usability Day 2013, and why is it important? Well, that’s pretty easy to answer. It’s a day where professional, corporate and industrial people, government and civil leaders and private citizens – from all walks of life – come together to discuss and address how to make technologies integral to daily life. Events…
New ebook – The Usability Expert’s Handbook
I am proud to share with you my new ebook that accumulates my experience along with extensive industry research. In this ebook I detail the essentials for a Usability expert. Being a usability expert is not as easy as it seems. A lot of time and effort goes into making things appear effortless. This may…
Testing Your Homepage Usability for Best Results
Homepage Usability is not all that dissimilar from other website usability concepts that you will encounter in the field. But, given that a homepage may serve some different purposes from other pages you may need to test, I’ll approach this one on its own. (Thankfully, I won’t have to get technical)
Web Form Usability Best Practices
Everyone hates web forms. Filling them out is tedious, and has brought on, at least in part, websites like Bugmenot, to get around filling out login or sign up forms to access sites as you surf. But, you can make these forms less of a chore, if you just follow some basic web form usability…
Usability ISO Standards
The international standards organization (ISO) sets out standards or guidelines that organizations must meet. This includes the usability of the web. In that case, there are standards set aside to be achieved through the usability ISO.