Scope

The book covers:

• How people behave and think on the web.
• How to improve navigation and information findability on your web site(s).
• Common misconceptions regarding usability, its worth and its costs.
• A brief guide on how to conduct usability tests yourself.

Target Audience

Anyone who’s involved in creating or managing web sites.

Prerequisites

Nothing. All you need is a functional brain and some common sense. (seriously)

Positives

• Clear, effective and humorous presentation.
• Short (less than 200 pages).
• Tons of visual illustrations (and comic strips, too!).
• Gives you an overview of all the basics to start improving your site’s usability right away.

Negatives

None. Seriously. This is one of the best books I have ever read.

Conclusion

One of the most valuable books I have ever read. It’s very rare to find a book that you can read so fast, yet benefit so much from. A very enjoyable read. Definitely a must-get!