Wireframes / Prototypes
Design mobile apps with user testing by InVision
A potentially very exciting new feature from the folks at InVision. The first step is mobile testing with your visuals but I'd like to know what there is further down the line for this new app of theirs.
Axure Blog - Axure RP 8 Beta is Now Available
ITS HERE - Go and have a play with all the new goodies it gives us
User Interface
Masking Passwords: Help or Hindrance?
An interesting and thoughtful piece on the benefits and downsides to 'password masking'.
Research
3 Most Common Mistakes Marketers Make When Running User Tests
Some common mistakes that may seem obvious but do happen too frequently.
Strategy
First Time User Experiences
Some great examples and reviews of the onboarding process. The article highlights the good points as well as the bad.
Homepage Optimisation For a Great First Impression
A simple but great starter for optimising your most important pages.
The User Experience of Creative Sprints
A great case study for a creative sprint by The Guardian news group.
Content
Headings Are Pick-Up Lines: 5 Tips for Writing Headlines That Convert
A useful guide for any UXers without copywriting experience.