Drop-down menu with common country located at the top
Place Frequent Interactions Closer to Users
UX Guidelines

Place Frequent Interactions Closer to Users

Push likely answers closer and keep frequent interactions visible.

by Nick Kolenda
Last Updated November 14, 2024

Do users perform the same interaction repeatedly?

Make it easer to perform this action.

How to Apply

  • Keep Frequent Interactions Visible. Don't collapse them in a menu.
Common actions located outside of drop-down menu
  • Predict Then Prefill Input Fields. Users can always change it.
United States already filled in a drop-down selection
  • Help Users Complete Their Input. Give them real-time suggestions.
Starting to type "st" results in a drop-down of common suggestions
  • Keep Pertinent Information Up Front. Tell users whether a product is out of stock before they needlessly visit the product page.
Out of stock listed on product thumbnail

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