e.g. What’s the meaning of life, the universe, and everything?

Why?
Anwser and explain a complex idea.

Oops! You need to type your email here.

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

There’s nobody here yet! Get out there and find someone you’d like to talk to.

Why
Encourage users to go ahead and explore the site

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.

No, nevermind

Why
Instead of Undo or Yes, try to add a word or two to make it conclusive.

Your shopping card is empty, neglected and poor. Add items to relive it. Continue shopping. What’t fun?

Why
Make clear that the bag is empty. Motivate the users to buy something and provide links.

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.

Hey, we recognize this email! Want to log in?

Why
Simply describe the problem in the most service-oriented way and in a pleasant conversational tone, and then propose a solution.

To see item’s properties, tap on it

Why
When a sentence describes an objective and the action needed to achieve it, start the sentence with the objective.

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.

How would you like to pay?

Why?
Use the active structure of the spoken sentence because it focuses on the person you are talking to.

You don’t have any albums yet. Create albums to organize and share your photos.

Why
If you haven’t created any albums yet, they don’t just say “No Albums”, but rather tell you how albums can help you (organize and share your photos).

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