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11 key content design considerations

Content design is complex. Erica, Senior UX Content Designer at Microsoft, offers up key considerations to keep in mind while doing the work.

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Five UX writing job trends to look out for in 2021

Gordon reveals the hottest UX writing job trends to look out for this year!

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Exciting new material for our courses

Today we wanted to let you know about some exciting new material just added to the UX Writing Fundamentals and our CX Writing for Marketing Engagement courses.

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Create a UX writing job where there is none

Uzoma shares her tips on how to create a UX writing position where positions are scarce or don't exist by creating a pitch portfolio!

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Course Preview: UX Writing for Tech Writers

It’s time technical audiences got some UX writing love. Are you a technical writer looking for ways to level up…

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Getting started with growth content design

Jason lays out the basics of growth content design in this beginner's guide to core principles, frameworks, and craft-level considerations to act on growth content opportunities.

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“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!

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How not being a native English speaker makes me a better UX writer

Companies often list "native English speaker" as a requirement but are they missing out on first-class writing talent? Dragana explains why non-native English speakers actually make for great UX writers!

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The top 50 UX writing resources of 2020

The UX writing, content design and content strategy communities grew a lot in 2020. We've collected the top 50 UX writing resources for you to enjoy.

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Microcopy matters: Why everyone on a design team should know how to write

Everyone on a design team should know how to work in Sketch or Figma. So...shouldn't everyone know how to write microcopy?

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Starting your first UX writer role (remotely) from a class of COVID grad

Cayla thought she was going to start in-office at Microsoft, enjoying the perks that come with joining a major tech company. However, as a class of COVID graduate, she found herself starting her new, big role working from home. She shares her insights and lessons she's learned along the way.

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The dos and don’ts of hiring a UX writer

If you're going to hire a UX writer soon, there are a few things you should know to make sure everyone's experience is a positive one!

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Atomic design needs atomic UX writers

What is atomic design? Russell Norris shares great insight into how atomic design works and how UX writers should leverage it!

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When a UX writer joins a CX team

James shares how CX thinking has influenced his UX work, taking the broader perspective from CX and using that to inform his work on experiences at the individual level.

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How to complete a UX writing challenge during the interview process

Pembroke King, UX Writer at Catawiki, describes every step in detail on how she completed the UX writing challenge that got her the job!

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How we moved from content docs to Abstract at Wix

UX Writer & Team Lead at Wix, Jenni Nadler shares how her team transitioned from using content documents to using Abstract.

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Equitable hiring in UX writing

Christie Fremon shares what she's learned about seeking equity in the hiring process.

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UX Writing: What, Why, and How – webinar recording presented for IxDA Dubai

Bobbie introduces how UX writing has evolved as its own discipline in the tech industry in a recent webinar with IxDA Dubai. She explains why UX writing is essential to product success and customer happiness.

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Content Testing and Research – webinar recording presented for UXPA International

In a recent webinar for UXPA International on Content Testing and Research, Bobbie talks about the importance of testing content and how to do it in different scenarios.

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Classism in UX copy: A Coronavirus era case study

Upon discovering classism in UX copy in COVID-19 related writing, UX researcher John McLeod-Moya performed his own research and case study during the pandemic. Here he offers his insights for more inclusive messaging.

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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.

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GPT-3 is coming. Are you ready for AI?

UX writers and content strategists need to start preparing for GPT-3 - and we can do that by articulating the value we provide now.

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What I learned from UX writing portfolio reviewers

Joel Ramey shares insights from UX writing portfolio reviews by experts in the industry.

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Getting started with writing inclusive copy

Writing inclusive copy allows us to build trust with all users and not leave anyone out. Kaitlyn shares a few tips for beginners on how to get started.

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11 key content design considerations

Five UX writing job trends to look out for in 2021

Exciting new material for our courses

Create a UX writing job where there is none

Course Preview: UX Writing for Tech Writers

Getting started with growth content design

“Learn more” is not enough: A case for descriptive CTAs

How not being a native English speaker makes me a better UX writer

The top 50 UX writing resources of 2020

Microcopy matters: Why everyone on a design team should know how to write

Starting your first UX writer role (remotely) from a class of COVID grad

The dos and don’ts of hiring a UX writer

Atomic design needs atomic UX writers

When a UX writer joins a CX team

How to complete a UX writing challenge during the interview process

How we moved from content docs to Abstract at Wix

Equitable hiring in UX writing

UX Writing: What, Why, and How – webinar recording presented for IxDA Dubai

Content Testing and Research – webinar recording presented for UXPA International

Classism in UX copy: A Coronavirus era case study

Taxonomies and metadata: 5 key tips for UX writers

GPT-3 is coming. Are you ready for AI?

What I learned from UX writing portfolio reviewers

Getting started with writing inclusive copy

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