Lessons learned running a remote diary study . . .

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A little bit about me (and you) . . .

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What is a diary study? . . .

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“A diary study involves asking a number of people to record their experiences related to a particular subject over a period of time.” http://www.webcredible.co.uk/user-friendly-resources/web-usability/diary-study-guide.shtml

1. Set yourself up for success . . .

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2. Get the team involved early . . .

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3. “Planning” is not a dirty word. . .

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4. Set expectations up front . . .

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5. People are flaky . . .

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6. Twitter is your friend . . .

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7. Iterate, don’t cram it all into a week . . .

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8. Analyse on the fly (in public) . . .

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Some numbers(if you like that sort of thing) . . .

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Shouts out . . .

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Thanks for listening . . .

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