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What’s on your mind, Vasilis?

Why
You don’t steer thoughts towards something that’s happening outside, but towards something that is happening in users’ own heads.

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).

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)

Yes, Send Me New Patterns & Tests

Where
GoodUI

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Why?
Don’t keep the buttons short. Deliver to the user important information.

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.

Put your debts behind you

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

Yes, cancel this order

Why?
Instead of cancel, it’s better to use the words Yes

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

Why?
Anwser and explain a complex idea.

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.

This is the first time is happens to us, Really!

Why?
Using simple words to explains the problem beautifully.

You haven’t ordered a delivery yet, but our seasonal fruits will have you drooling.

Why
Both the users’ experience and their willingness to buy something will be dramatically enhanced.

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.

Enter your new search here!

Why
You can use it in empty states of search results. Give a direction to the users on what exactly need to do and where.

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