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Usability
Problems Aint Pretty
It is not unusual for corporate web development projects to unintentionally overlook
the need for a professionally conducted User Experience Analysis.
Industry standard web design methodology can really bounce all over the place,
so don't get fooled by well-intentioned folks that fail to successfully leverage
the power of UX architecture and Best Practices. In the worst case scenarios
these oversights lead to literally months of wasted efforts. Typically an enormous
amount of time and resources are sidetracked as teams attempt to wrestle with
the complicated issues that surround the entire scope of researching, developing
and finally launching a viable and attractive web site. At xshapes.com we
adhere to the standards promoted by industry leaders/mentors such as Cooper
Design and the user experience pioneers and gurus at Adaptive
Path.
User Experience consultations can dynamically alter the success
of any campaign, utilizing the appropriate
analytical tools and coupled with the most effective UX methodologies.
Obviously, if it's done well,
everyone benefits.
Capabilities
| UX Process Guides |
UX Architecture
Strategy
& Road Maps |
| Personas & Scenario Design |
IA Schematics |
| UX Assessments |
Usability Testing |
| Web Analytics |
Business Analyst Reports and Tools |
Lastly, don't forget to consider the accessibility standards
that enable your web site to be accessible for handicapped people.
If
you are a company striving to keep your head above water attempting
to understand and keep in step
with the Federal 508 guidelines and the latest WCAG 2 guidelines,
you will most certainly need some help wading through what has
been described
by some as a collection of guidelines so confusing that
most designers and developers won't get it. Some of them
could be working for you. Do yourself and your company a huge,
proactive
favor
and give us a call today.
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