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Merging First and Last Name Into One Field

Reading Time – 3 min When it comes to collecting personal information from users, one of the most common questions is whether to collect first and last names in separate fields or merge them into a single field. There are…

What is a Toast Notification?

Reading Time – 2 min A toast notification is a non-modal, unobtrusive element to display a short message and it appears on the screen when an event occurs. It is used to provide feedback or show a message. Toast notifications…

Why do users become numb to warnings?

Reading Time – 3 min One of the most common questions our team is asked is: Why do users become numb to warnings? When users are bombarded with countless warning signs on websites, they tend to get desensitized to them.…

Best Practice for Designing Form Error Messages

Reading Time – 3 min Many applications and websites rely on forms in some capacity. Our personal information is entered into them as well as our log-in credentials. Consider how frequently you enter information into websites and how often you…

Should Error Messages Apologize?

Reading Time – 2 min An error notice appears, stating, “This functionality is not available to you since you do not have the authorization to use it. For assistance, please contact your administrator.” The question arises whether it is acceptable…