10 Tools Every User Experience Pro Should Know About

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10 UX Pro Tools

When it comes to user experience projects there are a plethora of tools and services available to help you succeed.

From research and collaboration to dynamic presentation services, we’ve put together a list of UX resources that can help you be more efficient and effective.

10 UX Pro Tools

1. Cage:

10 UX Pro Tools

Cage is a great way to collect feedback on projects – quickly upload your files (even video!) and send out a link to get your team collaborating in no time. It’s an easy way to post comments on specific portions of a design, and gather insight from the team all in one place. You can quickly move tasks to a list of to-do’s right inside Cage—no more overlooked PDF comments!

Cage Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

2. Crazyegg:

10 UX Pro Tools

Heatmaps, scrollmaps, and confetti oh my! Simple implementation with even easier reporting functions, Crazyegg tools can get you definitive answers on where visitors are clicking, how far down the page they are actually scrolling, and more. Bonus, you can snag Crazyegg for FREE for the first 30 days.

Crazyegg Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

Filesquare Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

Quickly turn your static wireframes or high-fidelity designs into interactive prototypes with Filesquare’s quick-linking interface. Simply upload your files and then add links to navigational elements to showcase your concept. This is perfect for taking your reviews to the next level without spending programming time to get the job done.

Filesquare Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

4. Optimizely:

10 UX Pro Tools

Tie your work to the bottom line by A/B testing on the fly. Optimizely is one of our favorite tools for quickly testing clicks and conversions without having to spend a ton of time coding. It’s especially handy once you reach a conclusion on your tests because you can immediately allocate 100% of your traffic to the highest performer.

Optimizely Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

5. Mouseflow:

10 UX Pro Tools

Supplement moderated tests and gain valuable insight on actual onscreen movement by using Mouseflow to capture live user activity on your website.

Mouseflow Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

6. Evernote:

10 UX Pro Tools

Sync your ideas, examples, and observations across all of your devices and then share them quickly and easily. We especially love the audio recording and presentation mode features in the desktop version. If you’re feeling particularly creative, make sure to download Penultimate – great for doodling on the fly on your iPad.

Evernote Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

7. Google Drive:

10 UX Pro Tools

Eliminate administrative burden by enabling your team to collaborate on your session results in real-time by using google docs. This way, everyone involved in testing can contribute their observations along the way, and help you focus on what’s next – the design! Check out the rainbow spreadsheet by Tomer Sharon on Smashing Magazine’s blog a while back for a quick-start file format.

Google Drive Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

8. Pinterest:

10 UX Pro Tools

Take advantage of secret boards on Pinterest to create rich persona profiles for your next project. When the board is ready, share your secret board with your team to facilitate collaboration. This is a great way to get the team involved.

Pinterest Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

9. Photo Usability Checklist:

10 UX Pro Tools

Photo Usability Checklist Overview:James Chudley, author of the pocket guide Usability of Web Photos, has created a handy little checklist for evaluating your use of photos on the web. A quick review of his checklist and you’ll have a great framework for your next photo-based project.

10 UX Pro Tools

10. Axure:

10 UX Pro Tools

A heavy hitter when it comes to features, Axure helps you move from concept to interaction. With a cool sketch mode you can keep conversations in check by focusing on functionality, not visual design. When you’re ready for live prototypes you won’t have to switch to a different tool, Axure allows for quick creation of click-through prototypes that can be shared via the web.

Axure Overview:

10 UX Pro Tools

bonus Bacon Ipsum:

10 UX Pro Tools

Bacon Ipsum Overview:We couldn’t help ourselves. If you’re ever in need of copy to round out your designs just remember, everything is better with bacon.

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