Content Strategy Articles & Videos

  • Decorative Images: Delightful or Dreadful?

    Images are content, and different types of images serve different purposes. Decorative images have a role in establishing tone and emotional appeal, but they must not interfere with a user’s ability to accomplish a task.

  • Translation and Localization

    The language of your product is important when communicating with a global audience. Translation and localization are two different levels of adaptation.

  • Using Content Frames in the Design Process

    Content frames are a tool that can help us make sure we’re not waiting until the end of the design process to incorporate real content into the experience.

  • Personalization versus Customization

    Users expect that the content they see will be relevant to their individual needs. Personalization and customization are techniques that can help you ensure that users see what matters to them.

  • Plain Language for Everyone, Even Experts

    In our usability study with domain experts, we discovered that even highly educated readers crave succinct information that is easy to scan, just like everyone else.

  • Why Is Stakeholder Buy-In Important for UX?

    Catherine Toole (@catherinetoole) the founder of digital content agency Sticky Content, explains the importance of building mutually supportive relationships with your stakeholders.

  • Content Strategy vs. Content Tactics

    Content strategy addresses high-level goals, not just tactical implementation, according to Catherine Toole (@catherinetoole), founder of digital content agency Sticky Content.