Use Profile Picture As Emoticon in Facebook Chat

by Vishal Mehta on May 11, 2012

in Just One Other Thing, Usability, User Interface

Facebook Chat Allows Profile Picture As Emoticon

Facebook allows you to insert profile picture of anyone in the chat window. It’s a nice little feature to make the chat more picturesque.

The convention is to type as: [[profile-id]] OR [[profile-name]]. Everyone’s profile page URL contains either the id or the name; for example: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1499865610 OR https://www.facebook.com/vishalkmehta.

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GoDaddy Domain Smart Search

by Vishal Mehta on May 4, 2012

in Just One Other Thing, Usability, User Interface, Web Design

Domain Search on GoDaddydomain

When you search for a domain name on Godaddy, it displays instantly a series of smart results, based on the most common extensions people choose. The feature is very functional and easy in that the users do not have to navigate back and forth for search options and re-do it. The boxes (as shown below) show whether it’s taken or available, with a 1-click action button if it’s available.

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It also suggests variations and alternatives that help you select a meaningful domain. Very well done, GoDaddy!

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LinkedIn iPad App Has a Privacy Hole

by Vishal Mehta May 3, 2012 Applications

Article first published as LinkedIn iPad App Has a Privacy Hole on Technorati. LinkedIn launched an App on iPad recently. How does it fare in experience as compared to browsing LinkedIn online? LinkedIn has sadly managed to create a disconnected quality between both experiences – from a browser vs through the App. It is inconsistent [...]

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Consistency – Product Experience Across Devices

by Vishal Mehta May 2, 2012 Applications

Consistency can be difficult for a product company to maintain in its branding and user experience through growing platforms. PC to Mobile to Tablet. iOS to Blackberry to Android to Windows Mobile. It is however, mandatory I would opine to achieve the consistency. The following three high-level points will either drive home or drive away [...]

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Smiley

by Vishal Mehta April 23, 2012 Applications

Smiley in Communication In this new age, early “warmth” is exchanged between newly formed acquaintances, in hope of building quick relationships. Smileys and other emoticons that we used only with close friends, family and blind dates (!!) now find place even in semi-formal and formal situations. What came off-age during Instant Messenger days, now is [...]

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You Cannot Think Like Thy Users

by Vishal Mehta April 22, 2012 Process

Users Many fall into the trap of being their own user. It’s sad that real users are often not part of the entire design process whether it is a website or an application. You already know all about your services; your users don’t. You carry the passion for your business identity; your users don’t. Business [...]

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Web Forms Design

by Vishal Mehta April 11, 2012 One Tiny Advice

Web forms We’re all getting touchy if not smart. Smart phones or otherwise, touch-phenomenon is here, there and everywhere. The picture above shows the natural eye movement of users while reading on screen. This holds true in all cases of PC and laptop users. But now, the normal ‘Z’ scan eye movement of end-users is questioned [...]

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Stay Focusd

by Vishal Mehta April 9, 2012 Applications

StayFocusd App User Experience I try out apps and utilities regularly – both to study usability and to actually use them if they fit the bill. A dear friend recommended a Google Chrome add-on called StayFocusd a few days ago. StayFocusd increases your productivity by limiting the amount of time that you can spend on [...]

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Tilted Google

by Vishal Mehta April 7, 2012 Just One Other Thing

Tilted Google Experience This is probably old, although for me it’s a recent discovery. Google continues to be the king when it comes to a superior web experience with a superior sense of humor. Google “tilt” and see the subtly tilted search results…just one other thing!

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Strategy to Improve SAP Usability

by Vishal Mehta April 6, 2012 Applications

First published on SAP Community Network, this blog post addresses SAP usability strategy. Many companies have consulted with me on their SAP improvements. What I suggest always is to classify on a high-level – 5 things, before strategizing what and how. Processes that run correctly Processes that are error-prone Processes where custom requirements are known [...]

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