Put your debts behind you

Why
Change the focus of your texts to what users will gain rather than what they need to do to benefit.

What’s on your mind, Vasilis?

Why
You don’t steer thoughts towards something that’s happening outside, but towards something that is happening in users’ own heads.

Incorrect email or password. All passwords must be 6 characters.

Why?
Don’t tell the user tha password is wrong. Say way is wrong (the reason).

Yes, cancel this order

Why
Instead of Cancel or No, try to add a word or two to make it conclusive.

You haven’t added any items to your basked yet, but here are some of our hottest offers :

Why
Encourage the users to buy directly the product(s).

To learn more about email, install this extension.

Why
Users want to know why they should do something. What’s in it for them? They typically focus on the beginning of a sentence, so make your instruction worth it by starting with the outcome—in other words, the benefit.

Designed for work. Perfect for play.

Where?
Samsung

Your archives are empty. Boards you don’t use go here until you need them again.

Why
Create empty states to show exactly in new users how your system works, and how they can make the best out of it.

To create a better everyday life for the many people.

Where?
Samsung

Yes, cancel this order

Why?
Instead of cancel, it’s better to use the words Yes

What can we help you with?

Why
The placeholder motivates users to find their personal answers and dive into the site.

Why should take this course?

Why
Use a label to help instructors describe their course in a very practical way.

What would you like to design?

Why
Ask your users what they would like to design

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