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Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition

Steve Krug

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Great Little Book

This is one of those books that you read and nod your head 'yes'. A few times I said, 'DUH!' while hitting my forehead.

Things that are obvious but not thought of by the people creating the site.

Great thoughts on testing and human factors analysis.

Well worth the money!

Web Design Know How

WOW

Just buy the book, and only this book, if you need to understand web design principles.

Heck, buy the book if you want to read good writing.

Dont Make Me Think

Informative and enjoyable read - highly recommended for those desiring to educate themselves on web design and useability.

A Must Read for Anyone has a Website.

Steven Krug's Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition will make you rethink how you look at every web page you visit. This book was reading for my Internet Marketing college course and this was possible the most interesting read I have ever been assigned for college. The book is very short and there's a reason. Conciseness is a main theme of the book. It gets right to the point without forcing the reader to read anything unnecessary. He has very valid points about web page design and format. Not only are they valid but they should be the rules for any web designer. If you are a web designer, this book is a must. If you are a small business owner who wants their website to look and feel like a Fortune 500's, this book is a must. Anyone involved in web development needs to read this book! It is a quick and easy read that can make or break your website.

Should all be common sense

This book was on the "suggested" reading lists for an interface design class that I took in college. I checked out the first edition from the library and read it from cover to cover in one night. I decided that it had to be a permanent part of my collection because it is just so well-written and concise in its message. The title doesn't lie- it definitely is a "common sense" approach, but after surfing the internet for so many years, banging my head against the wall, and pulling my hair out, it's obvious that "common sense" isn't so common on the web.

Just a fair warning: if you're looking for something to open your eyes and tell you about things you've never noticed, you might be disappointed in this book. While I read it, my reaction to most chapters was "YES! This HAS bothered me! I need to keep it in mind so I never make this mistake myself."

I would suggest this book to anyone who fancies themselves a web designer.