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.

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

Why?
Anwser and explain a complex idea.

Your bag is empty.. Time to check out the new collection!

Why
Make it clear that the shopping cart is empty, and give the option for the users to navigate in the most common collections.

Where should we send the link?

Why
This form of sentence propels the user to act because humans find it difficult to leave a question unanswered when they can answer it.

See how [company name] can help me

Why
Create a button that delivers important information, and no one said that buttons need to be short.

Where do you want to go?

Why
You can ask your users what they want to travel to.

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.

Sorry, we got confused. Please try refreshing the page or closing and re-opening your browser window.

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

Uh oh – this email address looks wrong.

Why
Show this error as soon as the user has left the “Email” field

By telling us more about what you do, we can create better designs for you.

Why
Invite your users to describe their business.

e.g., We are a small organic shop located in Sparta focused on a young cool audience

Why
Provides the type of required information: size, industry, location, and target audience.

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