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Why
Don’t make the user guess why the error occurred. Use a validation text to tell the user what went and why it went wrong
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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.
Your password must be at least 6 characters.
Why
Note:This text appears as soon as user puts focus on the password field. It appears inline, so as not to bump down other pages elements.
Example : Be able to read sheet music and be familiar with music theory terms. A piano is optional
Why
Help instructors describe their course in a very practical way.
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.
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.
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Why?
After giving feedback on one of the product new features, they say what it actually means: You just improved the feature.
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Why
Simply describe the problem in the most service-oriented way and in a pleasant conversational tone, and then propose a solution.
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Where
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There are chocolate in your bag yet. But our chocolatiers never cease to amaze. The new chocolate collection has arrived in the shop it’s addictive.
Why
You can start a sales pitch, and from there direct the curious users to the shop, while they have the urge to buy.
City, airport, hotel name
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.
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