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Focus on what the user needs to do in order to complete the task or reach their goal.
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Try a new search : Here are a few stellar tips and tricks to help (1)check spelling, (2) watch for spaces, (3) use less specific search terms (you can always narrow your results). Give a whirl below!
Why
You can provide search tips. It’s easy for the users to understand what are they trying to accomplish.
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Why
You can offer users to save the search so they can get alerts about it in the future.
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.
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Why
The invitation to download works in exactly the same way as when signing up for a newsletter
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.
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).
Your shopping cart is empty. Add something awesome! Check out today’s deals, new designs, or fun stuff
Why
Make it clear that the shopping cart is empty, and you can refer users to the three most interesting pages in the shop.
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.
It’ll be our secret
Why
Use it to make users smile and for sure the password can be kept secret.
You are you, Yay! Thanks for helping us keep your account secure.
Why
Success message upon completion of the security check is very short, but also surprising, funny, conveys a true sense of cooperation. Also, it tells the users how they benefited: by having a secured account.
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