webapps and loading for ui
In any sort of rich web application, there ends up being some wait-time for users—however, there are different approaches across the web for dealing with it. I've seen two real approaches: So... Read more
1 answer Best answer by Rich Bradshaw
best loading mechanisms
In any sort of rich web application, there ends up being some wait-time for users—however, there are different approaches across the web for dealing with it. I've seen two real approaches: So... Read more
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How to show that item can be dragged?
I have some blocks of mostly textual information that can be dragged around. What the best way to show to user that these items can be dragged? I mean it can be shown: Just by a text some... Read more
3 answers Latest by Fudgey 5 months ago
What are the most widely accepted Web Site conventions?
My finals are coming up; consisting of a five-week long project and a paper documenting the ordeal :) I've chosen to build a website and to focus my attention on usability. I am currently rea... Read more
4 answers Best answer by Justin Hileman
Recommended Web usability book
I want to find a good book about Web usability, i found this one "[Don't Make Me Think][1]" but it seams old and contains old ideas, do you recommend a good one for me or at least some good article... Read more
2 answers Best answer by Andy Ford
Accessible / Usable alternatives to PDFs documents.
Hi, Does anyone have any suggestions for usable, accessible alternatives to PDFs , or comment on the suggestions I have made below. PDFs are a real pain point for me at the moment: Unfo... Read more
2 answers Latest by mikeyb_leeds 7 months ago
How can I label this form properly?
How can I fix this buttonless search form so that it will validate correctly with [WAVE][1]? <?php $search_text = "Search"; ?> <?php b... Read more
4 answers Best answer by David Owens
Do users want to wait on page load or when doing something?
Are there any good usability studies on when it's best to load heavy files/scripts? Say I have a chat function, where the user clicks a chat button to bring up a chat in the sidebar. Should the ... Read more
1 answer Latest by Jens Hedqvist 8 months ago
Good UI/Usability Patterns Sites
I am looking for some good UI/Usability Patterns Sites which will give information on the patterns to follow for common activities. Could any one provide some , i have already gone through http://u... Read more
4 answers Best answer by Tony Crockford
What is a good icon to use to represent "user reputation"?
There are a couple of ways to represent a user's reputation score on a community site: Straight up number, e.g. doctype and stackoverflow (clear and straightforward, though a couple of peopl... Read more
4 answers Latest by danwellman 11 months ago
