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Why
Within seconds, the users know exactly what your brand is selling, why they should be interested, and what action they need to take.

Check out this tab when you make a post to see Likes, Reblogs, and new followers.

Why
You can use it to tell you when to come back and check. Not what isn’t there, but what will be there.

Your archives are empty. Boards you don’t use go here until you need them again.

Why
Create empty states to show exactly in new users how your system works, and how they can make the best out of it.

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.

Such as “Thank you for your business”

Why
You can use it to remind that a business note can also be personal.

It’ll be our secret

Why
Use it to make users smile and for sure the password can be kept secret.

Incorrect email or password. All passwords must be 6 characters.

Why?
Don’t tell the user tha password is wrong. Say way is wrong (the reason).

You card is empty.. for now . We’ll show you where to dive in.

Why
Dive the users in a specific path to buy your products.

Log in to your account only. Never log in to your friend’s account.

Why
Stick with the same terminology to describe actions and objects across the entire user experience. Using two term interchangeably-even when they mean the same thing—can confuse users.

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.

Uh oh – this email address looks wrong.

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

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.

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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Where
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