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“If you want a great site, you’ve got to test. After you’ve worked on a site for even a few weeks, you can’t see it freshly anymore. You know too much. The only way to find out if it really works is to test it.” quote by Steve Krug
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““If you want a great site, you’ve got to test. After you’ve worked on a site for even a few weeks, you can’t see it freshly anymore. You know too much. The only way to find out if it really works is to test it.””

Steve Krug

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Testing reveals real user experience that designers miss after familiarity.

In simple terms: Testing uncovers hidden usability issues.

Key Takeaway

Continuously test to validate design decisions.

Themes

usability design validation

Mood

practical analytical

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • website redesign
  • feature rollout
  • A/B testing

Key Concepts

User experience research iterative design

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions are you making about your site?
  • How often should you test after launch?
A Different Perspective

Testing can be costly and time‑consuming.

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