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Usability | Digital.gov

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Usability | Digital.gov

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Usability refers to the measurement of how easily a user can accomplish their goals when using a service. This is usually measured through established research methodologies under the term “usability testing,” which includes success rates and customer satisfaction. Usability is one part of the larger user experience (UX) umbrella. While UX encompasses designing the overall experience of a product, usability focuses on the mechanics of making sure products work as well as possible for the user.

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site_name Digital.gov
type website
url https://digital.gov/topics/usability
title Usability
description Usability refers to the measurement of how easily a user can accomplish their goals when using a service. This is usually measured through established research methodologies under the term “usability testing,” which includes success rates and customer satisfaction. Usability is one part of the larger user experience (UX) umbrella. While UX encompasses designing the overall experience of a product, usability focuses on the mechanics of making sure products work as well as possible for the user.
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1 18 28 5 0 0
  • [H1] Usability
  • [H2] 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act and OMB M-23-22
  • [H2] Human-Centered Design Guide Series
  • [H2] Join the User Experience
  • [H2] Resources on Usability
  • [H2] Usability events
  • [H2] USWDS Monthly Call - January 2025
  • [H2] USWDS Monthly Call - December 2024
  • [H2] USWDS Monthly Call - November 2024
  • [H2] USWDS Monthly Call - October 2024
  • [H2] Spring 2024 Community Summit
  • [H2] Usability news
  • [H2] Resources on Usability
  • [H2] More News and Events on Usability
  • [H2] USWDS Monthly Call - January 2025
  • [H2] USWDS Monthly Call - December 2024
  • [H2] USWDS Monthly Call - November 2024
  • [H2] USWDS Monthly Call - October 2024
  • [H2] Spring 2024 Community Summit
  • [H3] An introduction to content
  • [H3] Department of Homeland Security: Usability Testing Kit
  • [H3] Usability Testing with Steve Krug
  • [H3] Usability Starter Kit
  • [H3] Navigating digital acquisitions
  • [H3] Enhancing the customer-centricity of GSA websites
  • [H3] Making targeted improvements to NPS.gov: A case study from the National Park Service
  • [H3] Uncovering impactful solutions through user research
  • [H3] Designing for people with disabilities
  • [H3] An introduction to content
  • [H3] Department of Homeland Security: Usability Testing Kit
  • [H3] Usability Testing with Steve Krug
  • [H3] Usability Starter Kit
  • [H3] Navigating digital acquisitions
  • [H3] Enhancing the customer-centricity of GSA websites
  • [H3] Making targeted improvements to NPS.gov: A case study from the National Park Service
  • [H3] Uncovering impactful solutions through user research
  • [H3] Designing for people with disabilities
  • [H3] A small team’s journey through digital maturity
  • [H3] One year with the new USAGov
  • [H3] Determining the true value of a website: A GSA case study
  • [H3] Search.gov year in review: 2023 report
  • [H3] Timeless top 10 best practices for great government websites
  • [H3] Accessibility testing: Creating digital services everyone can use
  • [H3] 5 things we learned from our scams wizard usability test
  • [H3] Why the American People Deserve a Digital Government
  • [H3] Blind Veterans can now read decision letters
  • [H3] A digital accessibility catalyst for your next policy refresh
  • [H4] Pagination
  • [H4] Learn
  • [H4] Grow
  • [H4] Connect
  • [H4] Social

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Uncovering impactful solutions through user research Internal Passing Juice
Designing for people with disabilities External Passing Juice
A small team’s journey through digital maturity Internal Passing Juice
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Determining the true value of a website: A GSA case study Internal Passing Juice
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Search.gov year in review: 2023 report External Passing Juice
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Accessibility testing: Creating digital services everyone can use External Passing Juice
5 things we learned from our scams wizard usability test External Passing Juice
Why the American People Deserve a Digital Government External Passing Juice
Blind Veterans can now read decision letters External Passing Juice
A digital accessibility catalyst for your next policy refresh Internal Passing Juice
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