Build your website based on evidence, not false beliefs!

UX Myths collects the most frequent user experience misconceptions and explains why they don’t hold true. And you don’t have to take our word for it, we’ll show you a lot of research findings and articles by design and usability gurus.

Myth #22: Usability testing is expensive

Myth #21: People can tell you what they want

Myth #20: If it works for Amazon, it will work for you

Myth #19: You don’t need the content to design a website

Myth #18: Flash is evil

Myth #17: The homepage is your most important page

Myth #16: Search will solve a website’s navigation problems

Myth #15: Users make optimal choices

Myth #14: You are like your users

Myth #13: Icons enhance usability

Myth #12: More choices and features result in higher satisfaction

Myth #11: You need to redesign your website periodically

Myth #10: If your design is good, small details don’t matter

Myth #9: Design has to be original

Myth #8: Stock photos improve the users’ experience

Myth #7: Graphics will make a page element more visible

Myth #6: Accessible sites are ugly

Myth #5: Accessibility is expensive and difficult

Myth #4: Design is about making a website look good

Myth #3: People don’t scroll

Myth #2: All pages should be accessible in 3 clicks

Myth #1: People read on the web

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