The Key Features of Social Media and Networking Sites

Smashing Magazine comes though again with a brilliantly in-depth article about the user interface design of social networking sites and what makes them good user experiences.

They’ve chunked them down to 9 key points:

1. Simple Interface Is The Key

2. Prominent and Functional Search

3. Prominent Call-To-Action-Buttons

4. Calm Separation of Elements

5. Treat text as User Interface

6. Simple and Usable Forms

7. Real-Time Updates

8. Word-Of-Mouth-Advertising and Personalization

9. User-Centric User Interface

The article is a must read for any web designers or social media gurus, its very in-depth and definitely one to bookmark and pass on.

Read it here

 

*note: image by Kleinmania

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