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Exclusive tools and reports

UX content salary reports
Get a free report on your salary, and benchmark yourself against people with similar stats - and those with more experience. See what you need to do to increase your income.

Content design AI survey
We surveyed over 125 content designers about their relationship with AI, in the first survey of its kind. The results will surprise you.

The future of content design: Content Design 3.0
The content design field is changing. It's time to think carefully about what skills to prioritize, and how to adapt.

UX writing newsletters
Join the UX Content Collective mailing list to receive curated UX writing resources, new job openings, and exclusive discounts.

Content design in China
Research with over a dozen UX professionals across China. Forty content professionals based in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou shared their insights through surveys.
The Gender-Inclusive Language Project
We’re an international group of content designers. We want to better represent all people in the apps, products, and experiences we design. Get the international guide for your team!
Career resources
How is AI impacting UX writing and content design?
When it comes to the question, “can AI replace UX writing?,” the answer is more complex than just “yes” or “no.” It really depends on the skill of the individual.

The UX writing skills you need to succeed
Navigate the evolving UX content landscape to set yourself (and your organization) up for success in the year ahead…and beyond.

How to succeed as a solo UX writer
Hear how other solo UX writers and content designers are prioritizing, showcasing their value, and more.

Why product managers should learn UX content
Given 80% of product managers take part in design activities, we think it’s more than relevant for PMs to learn at least some UX content basics.

An intro to content ops
When it comes to planning, creating, managing, publishing and measuring content, it involves different processes, many tools, and lots of people.

Why is marketing writing important for UX writers?
As a UX professional, there are lots of ways you may be involved in a project, service, or product.
UX writing podcasts

Writers of Silicon Valley
UX Content Collective cofounder and CEO Patrick Stafford interviews content designers and UX writers from around the world.

Content Design with Friends
Content Design with Friends is a podcast about UX, content, and the people behind the words.

Content Strategy Insights
Edifying conversations with content strategists of all stripes: enterprise, UX design, product, branding, technical, etc.

Content + AI
Demystifying and democratizing AI for content professionals.

Content Rookie
A podcast for people who want to learn UX writing, Content Marketing, Content Design and Copywriting. Join Nicole Michaelis and guests to discuss the practice (and art) of all things content.

The Content Strategy Podcast
Join host Kristina Halvorson as she interviews the expert leaders and exciting new voices who are shaping the field of content strategy.
Software and tools

Ditto
Manage copy from design to production.

Frontitude
Frontitude provides a single source for design and product teams to manage their UX content from design to production.

Usertesting
Conduct tests onl ine with real users.

Lokalise
Lokalise is a continuous localization and translation management platform.
Conversation design
Hillary Black: Chatbot Design Basics
Figma
Your Figma Questions Answered
Getting started in UX writing / content design
UXCC: Kickstarting Your Career, Pt 1
Join Bobbie Wood and Patrick Stafford as they answer common questions, and outline the best ways to start your career.
UXCC: Kickstarting Your Career, Pt 2
Bobbie Wood: Intro to UX Writing
The basics; what is UX writing? Should you consider a career in this field? And how should you get started?
Bobbie Wood: Content Research & Testing
Dave Connis: Why You Should Become a Hybrid Technical & UX Writer
Carly Gray: Content Design for Virtual and Augmented Reality User Experiences
Must-read UX content articles

"Learn more" is not enough - a case for descriptive CTAs
Are your CTAs serving a specific purpose or are they acting more like fillers? Alice Chen argues that descriptive CTAs are more accessible, SEO-friendly, and contribute to a better user experience!

7 ways UX writers manage version control in Figma
How do UX writers keep track of version history and copy approvals? Gidon Orelowitz sets out to discover the best solutions.

10 content design heuristics
There's no single path to UX success. In this post, Rachel Wood shares heuristic evaluations to guide your content and make continuous improvements.

Accessible content design for emojis
Emojis are fun, but they're not always accessible. Jason Fox shares guidelines and considerations for content designers.

How tiny UX copy tweaks make a huge impact
Tiny copy tweaks can lead to major performance wins. Lily shares a few case studies with positive business outcomes to help make the case for content testing.

Tips for a UX writing portfolio when you're starting out
Get the best tips for structuring your UX writing portfolio from Andy Welfle, Adobe Content Strategy lead and hiring manager, and co-author of "Writing is Designing".

Taxonomies and metadata: 5 key tips for UX writers
Expert in taxonomy and Image Librarian at Primark, Alice Walsh shares the fundamentals of metadata for beginners in the field.

UX writing for distributed interfaces
Writing for one interface can be tough enough. What about writing for multiple, connected UIs across different platforms? Remy Ferber shares learnings from writing for home appliances.

What is localization for UX?
Take a look at the first two lessons of our Product Localization for UX course. Learn how to successfully launch your next global product!

How to measure content operations maturity
How “mature” is your organization? Rob Mills shows how to use content maturity models as a guide, not a prescriptive framework.
Resource libraries & compendiums
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UX Writing Glossary by Roy West, Bobbie Wood, and Jasper Platz
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Content 101: UX Writing by Patrick Stafford
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What is content design? by Sarah Richards
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UX writing versus microcopy by Bobbie Wood and Patrick Stafford
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How to incorporate content design into your design system by Bobbie Wood
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Why we’re moving from content strategy to content design by Elisabeth Carr
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The UX Writing Library by Kinneret Yifrah
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The UX Writer’s Desk by Adina Cretu
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Awesome Technical Communication by Lilian Lee
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Working in Content by James Deer
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The Massive List of Content Design & UX Writing Resources by Melanie Seibert