Our approach to UX writing revolves around asking and answering six key questions that make up the core and most important aspects of the discipline:
- Is it necessary?
The main goal of UX writing is to mitigate problems that can’t be solved by design alone. We always ask ourselves: is content needed here, or is there another solution?
- Is it clear?
UX writing and microcopy should be unambiguous while also avoiding misunderstanding, allowing accessibility and inclusion, and enhancing conversion.
- Is it concise?
Good UX writing is efficient, reduces cognitive load, and economizes the user journey. Allowing users to quickly absorb relevant information and get where they’re going.
- Is it useful?
UX writing is meant to help users use your product, but it’s also designed to keep them inside the product and help them get what they need.
- Is it conversational?
When writing for UX, it’s vital to be natural, conversational, empathetic, and non-technical. A tough ask when space is limited, but not impossible!
- Is it branded?
Truly great UX writing aims to turn your product into a brand ambassador, give it a distinct identity, and, most importantly, build your users’ trust in you.
Want to know more about our approach to and thoughts on UX Writing? Here you go:
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