What knowledge & tools are required?
Why
Help users describe the knowledge and tools in a very practical way.
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Why
You can provide search tips. It’s easy for the users to understand what are they trying to accomplish.
Incorrect email or password. All passwords must be at least 6 characters.
Why
Don’t just tell the user the password is wrong – say why (if there is a reason)
What can we help you with?
Why
The placeholder motivates users to find their personal answers and dive into the site.
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Where
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We didn’t drink our coffee this morning and our links got confused. The page you wanted isn’t here. We’re really sorry. Until we take care of it, here are some other pages that might interest you:
Why
Explain the problem beautifully, using simple words, take full responsibility for the problem, and at the end offer a few links as the way out.
What’s happening?
Why
The question that you decide to put as a placeholder on your site, dictates the style of the answer you’ll receive.
Do you have any questions about our colored confetti?
Why
Connect the sentence to the subject matter of the site
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Why?
Offer benefits that users can immediately understand
You are you, Yay! Thanks for helping us keep your account secure.
Why
Success message upon completion of the security check is very short, but also surprising, funny, conveys a true sense of cooperation. Also, it tells the users how they benefited: by having a secured account.
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