August 21, 2023
As a Web Developer and UX/UI Designer's Let me show you what to avoid…
We’ve all been there — visiting a website or app that frustrates the hell out of us to no end. Tight and overwhelming interfaces, confusing layouts, and a labyrinth of links leading to nowhere. These issues stem from common UX mistakes that many designers and developers unknowingly make. Yes, because being a designer and web developer doesn’t necessarily mean that they care about user experience or accessibility. In this story, I would like to bring you closer to the world of user experience errors and their deep impact on user engagement. As a web developer and UX/UI designer, I have navigated this minefield for a while now and learned valuable lessons, and it is my pleasure that I can share some learned lessons with you. 😊
The inner desire of adding every possible feature can lead to a design that overwhelms users. And I know at first you think EVERYTHING is important and should be on the webpage, but unfortunately, that’s not true. Cluttered interfaces also have a very damaging effect when it comes to user engagement because it also increases bounce rates and makes confused users into frustrated users.
Here are some real-world examples that will highlight the difference between a harmonious design and a chaotic one:
Ever felt lost on a website? I have. Confusing navigation can be a user’s worst nightmare. Consequences of poor navigation can be high exit rates and low session durations.
In this hyperfast-paced digital age, users demand lightning-fast loading times. Slow websites and their effect on user engagement can significantly drop the performance benchmarks. The connection between loading times, user satisfaction, and conversion rates is quite transparent.
With mobile devices dominating online interactions, overlooking responsive design is a big no-no. Frustrations users face when websites aren’t mobile-friendly make them exit a website and contribute to the bounce rates.
Forms are the portal to user interaction, but complex forms can be a major turn-off. There is a major component behind UX decisions and it is called psychology. By using users’ input and learning from them, designers can find more accurate reasons behind form abandonment and also develop different tactics to create user-friendly forms that boost engagement. Less is more, so it goes for the art of simplifying the data capture process.
As you can see my dear curious reader navigating through the UX pitfalls and their implications, it’s evident that creating exceptional user experiences requires a delicate balance of design and functionality. By avoiding these common UX mistakes, we can create a way for higher user engagement, increased retention, and happier users — the mission of every UX designer (hopefully).
Venturing on a mission to craft user-centric digital experiences requires collaboration between skilled web developers, UX/UI designers and involved business owners. If you are as passionate as I am about elevating user engagement through exceptional design, let’s join forces. Whether you’re a fellow designer, developer, business owner or enthusiast, let’s create the future of digital interactions together. Reach out at angelovanikoletadesign@gmail.com to start a conversation and explore the possibilities.
Currently available for collaborations.
