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Why Web Sites Fail: Part III - Usability

BY Harry Bartlett
July 01, 2003

While there are as many reasons for failure as there are different kinds of Web sites, this three-part series is based on experiences I have had over the past 5 years as a Web site builder and refers to Web sites that are used for client acquisition, customer relationship management and e-commerce. This third part addresses how people use Web sites and why they often leave before finding what they want.

Site Flight

According to Steve Krug in his usability book “Don't Make Me Think”, 55% of users abandon Web sites before they find what they are looking for. Frequently, Web pages, particularly home pages, are often under intense pressure to serve too many interests, leading to the adage that more is less. When confronted with unexpected complexity (ie, too many choices) users typically abandon the intended path for an easier route. Since the Web is a seemingly unending source of information, it's not surprising that users abandon sites so frequently.

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