Category Archives: Usability

Social Media: Can Broken be Better?

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Elizabeth Able

A while ago I noticed something slightly broken about the StumbleUpon toolbar. The send-to function doesn’t always make it all the way through to the recipient. It can take hours, or seem to vanish completely. StumbleUpon Toolbar with a sent … Continue reading →

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Skip To My Content

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Elizabeth Able

One simple feature can help users get into your site. Without this feature there is a barrier on every page. Some users will pass this barrier without noticing. For others, this barrier is a significant usability problem. I’m talking about … Continue reading →

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Blog Love, at a Glance

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Elizabeth Able

I often look at up to 100 blogs a day, many of which I have never seen before. That’s a lot of skimming. I don’t read all that I see. What makes the difference between reading and not reading, subscribing … Continue reading →

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A Defined and Navigable Space

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Elizabeth Able

My 100 posts project needs a home. I want all 100+1 in their own group, with easy navigation between them, and I’d like some sort of countdown widget. For a countdown I chose KB Countdown Widget. KB Countdown Widget KB … Continue reading →

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