Usability Review: “Confirm Order” Pages
May 3rd, 2008
What does that page look like just before you “confirm” or “finalize” an order? This can be a big deal in ecommerce. Ecommerce Web sites should consider what their confirmation page offers, just before online shoppers are completely committed.
I think this Abercromie & Fitch page offers a good example.
Usability Review: “Welcome” Emails
May 3rd, 2008
In online shopping, it is common to sign up for an account. Often, an ecommerce Web site will send you an email welcoming you to the site. But it doesn’t always happen. And while it can seem annoying to have an inbox cluttered by welcome emails, I think it’s a good thing to send a [...]
Usability Review: Customer Service Landing Pages
May 3rd, 2008
One of the most important pages on your ecommerce Web site is the customer service landing pages. This page often has contact information, and maybe even FAQs. The idea is to make it easy to find, and ensure that the information on the customer service landing page is easy for the customer to use.
Altrec has [...]
Usability: Email Newsletters
May 3rd, 2008
Not too long ago, I did a post on “Welcome” emails. Since I had to sign up for all those accounts — and newsletters — it only makes sense that I take a look at newsletter emails sent by ecommerce Web sites.
Email newsletters offer great opportunities for highlighting products and services, as well [...]
Usability: Gift Registries
May 3rd, 2008
Today I’m going to share my thoughts on gift registries. It is true that most ecommerce Web sites these days call them “wishlists,” but there are a few companies out there that make the distinction. Additionally, wishlists are often kept private and then sent out by choice, or made public by choice. Gift registries are [...]
Usability: eCommerce Wishlists
May 3rd, 2008
Wishlists are becoming increasingly popular on ecommerce Web sites. This is due in great deal to the fact that we like to be able to personalize our online shopping experiences. Plus, what happens when you see something you like, but can’t buy right now? With ecommerce wishlists, it is possible to save something you like [...]

