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.
Your shopping card is empty. Don’t let it stay empty. Add items to your wishlist.
Why?
Used to encourage users to continue exploring.
Success! WordPress has been installed. Were you expecting more steps? Sorry to disappoint.
Why?
The message is funny, but also says that they kept their promise for a simple, intuitive platform and that getting their product was an excellent choice that made your life much easier.
Oops, that email’s taken on your password’s incorrect. Reset it?
Why
Simply describe the problem in the most service-oriented way and in a pleasant conversational tone, and then propose a solution.
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.
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
Oops! We couldn’t find any results. Did you farm? Why not change some things around or broaden your search?
Why
You can suggest a correction (did you mean something else?) with a link, gives a search tip (broaden your search), and present some popular projects in case you’re only browsing.
What service are you looking for?
Why
The placeholder informs users what type of search terms will get the best results on this platform – services.
Sign up to checkout quickly
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.
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.
Help is on the way! Check your email for instructions to reset your password.
Where
TeuxDeux
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