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Onboarding

UX Design

What is Onboarding?

Onboarding is the process of introducing new users to a product or service, helping them understand its value and learn how to use its core features effectively. It's the crucial first experience that transforms new users into proficient and engaged ones.

Why is Onboarding Important?

Effective onboarding reduces user drop-off, accelerates time-to-value, and increases long-term user retention. It sets user expectations, builds confidence, and helps users achieve their first success with the product quickly.

When to Design Onboarding

Design onboarding experiences for new product launches, feature releases, or when analytics show users struggling to adopt key features. It's particularly crucial for complex applications, subscription-based services, or products with unique interaction patterns.

How to Create Effective Onboarding

Focus on progressive disclosure, showing only what users need at each step. Highlight key features that deliver immediate value, use interactive tutorials for complex features, and provide clear progress indicators. Allow users to skip or return to tutorials later, and always design with both first-time and returning users in mind.

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