Tree testing provides a cheap and effective way of checking draft navigation before proceeding further into a redesign.
Archives for Usability
Jargon test your intranet.
Jargon can make it hard for even experienced intranet users to find what they need and to complete tasks.
Creating effective intranet "shop windows".
Intranets filled with ‘blah blah’ landing pages can make it impossible for staff to find what they need.
Identifying staff tasks.
Understanding common and important staff tasks underpins every aspect of intranet design and management.
How long should the intranet homepage be?.
It is widely assumed that intranet homepages need to be squeezed into a single screenful, but can longer pages be made to work?
Recommended reading for intranet teams.
There are many good books that can help intranet teams to deliver great sites and overcome challenges.
Eight intranet design mistakes.
Intranet projects are challenging, and it’s easy for teams to fall into common traps that can undo the good work being done.
The three clicks myth.
The ‘three clicks rule’ is perhaps the most widely known web design principle, but it’s a myth.
Seven roles of the intranet homepage.
There are many different uses for the intranet homepage, and a balance must be gained to meet business and staff needs.
Use good interview techniques.
Following a core set of guidelines will greatly improve the effectiveness of staff interviews.