From the course: UX Writing Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to UX Writing
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Navigation and information hierarchy
From the course: UX Writing Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to UX Writing
Navigation and information hierarchy
(upbeat music) - Information hierarchy is essential for creating a seamless user experience. It refers to the organization of information on a page or screen, and the order in which it is presented to the user. By using a clear and consistent information hierarchy, we can help users find what they need quickly and easily. One way to help users navigate through your product is by using headings, subheadings, and bullet points. These tools break up large blocks of text and make the information more digestible. By using descriptive and specific headings and subheadings, we can help users quickly scan the page and find the information they need. For example, in a news website, we can use a clear information hierarchy to help users navigate through the articles by using headings and subheadings to organize information about the article, such as the title, the author, the date, and summary. We can make it easier for users to find the information they need, and decide whether or not to read…