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The last one on the list can really make a big difference.

7. Conduct user research or share findings with developers

It isn't hard to get user input thanks to inexpensive and easy-to-use services like UsabilityHub.com and Verifyapp.com.

Learn more about how and when to use tools like this in our free Everyday Behavioral Science training.

I've always argued that wireframes should come later in the web design process after copy and persuasive elements have been established.

Zakary Kinnaird argues there may be no good time for wireframes.

I can't test wireframes, esp. if they contain Lorem Ipsum copy. So wireframes lock in design elements before we even know what visitors prefer. Good comments as well.

Here is another tool in the arsenal of the Conversion Scientist. PURE: The "Pragmatic Usability Rating by Experts" Who names this stuff?

The steps we take as conversion optimizers look suspiciously like designers. Each of theses steps can use more data, though:User PersonasJob StoriesUsability TestingAffinity Mapping2x2 AnalysisProblem DefinitionIdeate & CreateMockupsPrototypeValidateOur task is to execute on this with high frequency and make small changes as we go to learn what moves the needle.

Kinds of user tests include Explorative, Assessment and Comparative. The article discusses "Hallway Testing", "Remote Usability Testing", "Expert Reviews", "Paper Prototype Testing", and "Thinking Aloud".

When designing pages that are informational and persuasive, "visuial sugar" will often have a very meaningful negative effect on leads and sales. This is a great summary of what NOT to do on your landing pages and websites.