What Does Good UX Content Look Like?
Good UX writing content at Couchbase needs to adhere to these principles:
Good UX Content Has No Errors
We write content that has no typos or grammatical errors.
We write content that’s factually correct, always.
Good UX Content is Consistent
We use the same word or words to mean the same thing.
We follow industry standards and conventions, but also our own. (That’s why we maintain a word list).
We adhere to our voice and tone standards.
Good UX Content is Complete
We explain exactly what the user needs to know. We provide all information needed to be successful.
Users always know where to go, what’s next, and what to do.
We do not sacrifice clarity for the sake of being brief - we take the space to explain what needs to be explained.
Good UX Content is Inclusive and Accessible
We write content that’s gender neutral and does not exclude or offend any groups of people. We respect all cultures and gender identities.
We do not include slang or colloquialisms.
We create content that anyone can read or use - regardless of any disability.
We do not write content that others or makes someone feel excluded, othered, or uncomfortable.