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)

Last name, too, please!

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

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.

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.

Second-hand car – no hassle, and with a full warranty

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

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.

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

Why?
Anwser and explain a complex idea.

Yes, Please!

Why
Use this newsletter CTA to take the path of social proof, and then give users the feeling that by signing up they join an exciting exclusive community.

Does the color of the balloons not match the napkins and you need to return them?

Why
Connect the sentence to the subject matter of the site

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