According to a recent web usability study from Southern Illinois University, both men and women desire websites to be easy to use. Next on the men’s wishlist is faster downloading, women however opted for easier navigation and accessability over speed.
I personally favor women’s choices here, as I think usability can add a lot of value to a site and bring repeat visitors. A while ago, I mentioned easy steps that I think every site owner and specially WordPress site owner should consider. Check it out and let me know what you think. (7-key-features-your-wordpress-blog-should-never miss)
So, what is your wishlist?
To read more about the recent study, click here.
Regards.
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3 Responses
art brighton
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
1I definately favour the women’s point of view. the thing with faster, faster is that you will never actually get what you want, because there will always be room for improvemnt. but when it comes to navigation then perfection is attainable.
Sherif
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:57 am
2I agree with you, the lack of usability can cause a lot of frustration to both the visitor and the site owner as well. I think navigation should be high on the list for any webmaster.
alojamento web
June 16th, 2009 at 10:42 am
3absolutely, easy navigation its crucial, but i will add well content structure and clean design as important too.
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