Uh oh – this email address looks wrong.

Why
Show this error as soon as the user has left the “Email” field

Explore new flavors

Why
Encourage the user to use your shop and buy.

The city is unknown. Please enter a valid city.

Why
Don’t make the user guess why the error occurred. Use a validation text to tell the user what went and why it went wrong

What knowledge & tools are required?

Why
Help users describe the knowledge and tools in a very practical way.

City, state or ZIP

Why
Defining categories helps reduce the choice range, enabling users to focus on the possibilities, and guiding them on the best way to use the field.

Try a new search : Here are a few stellar tips and tricks to help (1)check spelling, (2) watch for spaces, (3) use less specific search terms (you can always narrow your results). Give a whirl below!

Why
You can provide search tips. It’s easy for the users to understand what are they trying to accomplish.

Show them that you’re the best person for this job. Go ahead and brag about your skills, experience and magic touch.

Why
Make clear the purpose of the cover letter and provide the main topics the users can write about.

Search for artists, bands, tracks, podcasts

Why
Defining categories helps reduce the choice range, enabling users to focus on the possibilities, and guiding them on the best way to use the field.

Can’t rename “Photos” because a file with that name already exists. Please choose a different name.

Why
It explains: what the error is a rename error. why it happened because another file with that name exists. how the user can overcome it, by specifying a different name. The issue doesn’t turn into an insurmountable obstacle.

We need your first name – it’s nicer that way.

Why
Write a simple and human message and for each required field, you can provide unique wording.

Unfortunately, this promotion is only available for new users.

Why
Write a helpful and descriptive message as to why it’s invalid, thereby helping the user to understand what action they need to take next. It prevents users from abandoning a product altogether.

With this gift card you can shop in 25 selected stores

Why
Use it when you want to talk only about your users, what they receive; how they will get rid of their problems and fulfill their dreams.

You card is empty.. for now . We’ll show you where to dive in.

Why
Dive the users in a specific path to buy your products.

If you got here from another site, we’d appreciate it if you told us from where so that we can fix it and save others from ending up here

Why?
Humor that will turn the negative experience into a positive one.

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