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“Usability rules the web. Simply stated, if the customer can't find a product, then he or she will not buy it.” quote by Jakob Nielsen
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“Usability rules the web. Simply stated, if the customer can't find a product, then he or she will not buy it.”

Jakob Nielsen

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Source Book: Designing Web Usability by Jakob Nielsen, 1999

If users cannot locate a product, they will not purchase it, highlighting the importance of clear navigation and design.

In simple terms: Customers need to find products to buy them.

Key Takeaway

Make navigation intuitive.

Themes

usability e-commerce design

Mood

practical focused

Type

advice instructional

When to use this quote

  • online store
  • mobile app
  • catalog browsing

Key Concepts

human‑centered design information architecture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you test if users can find products quickly?
  • What navigation patterns reduce search time?
A Different Perspective

Complex sites may still confuse users despite good design.

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