What are some ways that the fintech industry needs to evolve to better serve younger people today? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Posted: 02/08/17 [ Read More... ]
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The user is the focus of any website, but poor UX design can make or break your site and crush conversion rates.
A brand’s website is the shop front of any business and first impressions are everything. The user experience design of the site is the deciding factor, as to whether a user stays on the site to look around, or jumps away to find something better. Posted: 02/06/17 [ Read More... ]
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With only a third of the 1,200 enclosed U.S malls doing well; it is more than likely that the one in your local area is also feeling the impact of ecommerce and retail technology on consumer behaviors which include less frequent mall visits. It’s no wonder why large...Posted: 01/31/17 [ Read More... ]
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[ Banking UX Design Challenges and Opportunities in 2017 ]
User Experience (UX) in banking is about human feelings, impressions and behaviours while using banking digital interfaces. For my UXDA agency the aim of banking UX engineering is to create financial services that matches users’ needs with banking capabilities and are easy and pleasant to use. So, let’s outline some general Do’s and Don’t’s in banking UX for 2017 and reveal how UX can help banks to enhance their customer involvement next... Posted: 01/25/17 [ Read More... ]
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[ How Will Trumps Presidency Affect Silicon Valley and Tech Business ]
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Trump is set to join a handful of American presidents who have assumed power with a business background making their case for competency. This means that various sectors of the market will most likely be affected by whatever policies the president elect pushes forward, particularly the tech economy and Silicon Valley tech staffing.Posted: 01/09/17 [ Read More... ]
[ What’s Next For Fintech? ]
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