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Zebra Striping: Does it Really Help?
by Jassica Andars
May 06, 2008
The user of a table would be looking for one or more data points. Therefore, if we set a task that uses a table, and zebra striping does make things easier, then we would expect to see improvements in accuracy and speed.
Where Am I?
by Durek Powazak
August 08, 2006
We've got web standards. We've got Ajax. We've got content. So why are we still messing up global navigation? Derek Powazek gets back to basics and offers a few simple guidelines for getting it right.
Scrolling
by Jakob Nielsen
September 11, 2007
A different, and more appropriate, conclusion is that users are so busy and there's so much information on the Web that it's not worth it to them to dig into aWeb page unless the information that's initially viewable clearly communicates that the page has value to them.
More Articles »Latest news and events
User-Friendly Websites Conference
September 09, 2008 - London
Chris Rourke is one of the key speakers at this Haymarket event that outlines how to create a successful website.
Usability and User Experience training course
September 03, 2008 - London
Hands on experience through workshops on the key principles of usability
International Seminar on Usability for the Web
November 05/06/07, 2008 - Monterrey, Mexico
Hands on experience through workshops on the key principles of usability
More News and Events »Secondary Content
Why usability matters
45% of users abandon websites with poor navigability, slow download times, or confusing content.
Case study
The accessibility and usability of the SurfSyndikat Online website, from homepage through to checkout, offers a highly intuitive and engaging user experience and a highly professional PayPal checkout, facilitated by a seamless integration with PayPal Website Payments Pro.
Petrick ErdingIntegration Manager, PayPal
View the SurfSyndikat Online case study »