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The Evolution of My Spam
As a small business owner with a very successful newsletter, I receive numerous unsolicited requests, multiple times a week. These solicitations, via email and LinkedIn, have evolved…
Why leveling up is crucial as a user researcher
I often think about pivotal moments that shaped my career as a user researcher and entrepreneur. A particularly memorable experience occurred during my time at Zillow. It was a conversation that…
Learn the lingo: Marketing Research
Marketing research || What is it? Marketing Research is defined as the influence, reach, and execution of marketing actions, to learn more about the behaviors, interests, or any other…
UX teamwork can be a long game, but it’s worth the effort
Last week I ran five remote, one-hour sessions for a study we had just begun. While P1 was verbose (and a little angst), all five provided excellent, meaningful feedback and were on time! My stakeholders…
Learn the lingo: Market Research
Market research || What is it? Market research is the process of gathering information about people/target audience (consumers, customers, users...
"Research Theater" Defined with a Checklist
What is research theater? How is it identified? Why should I care? What can I do if I suspect it? Research theater refers to situations where organizations claim to be conducting research but are..
Learn the lingo: Likert Scale
Likert Scale || What is it? The Likert Scale is named after its inventor, psychologist Rensis Likert. It was originally a 5 or 7 point survey scale used to measure...
Dare to dream big! AND GO FOR IT!
I just had a terrific conversation with a UXR colleague navigating a recent layoff. She worked in the role for nearly six years. Having worked alongside her for nearly two of those six years I can…
28 Ways to Articulate and Demonstrate UXR Strategic Value
Looking for ways to articulate and demonstrate user research strategic value? Here are 28 different approaches. It’s paramount to emphasize how the work directly contributes to the org’s success…
Learn the lingo: Journey mapping
Journey mapping || What is it? A journey map is a visualization of a process someone goes through to accomplish a specific goal. It typically contains actions, emotions, and touch points...
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