Don't Make Me Think, Revisited by Steve Krug Summary
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The web usability bible that's sold 700,000+ copies in 15 languages. Steve Krug's revolutionary approach - "Don't make users think" - transformed digital design forever. Why do industry leaders call this the one UX book everyone should read? Your websites will never be the same.
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Your Website Is Not a Puzzle to Solve
Have you ever landed on a website and felt completely lost? You're staring at the screen, cursor hovering uncertainly, trying to figure out where to click, what's important, or even what the site actually does. That moment of confusion-that mental pause-is precisely what destroys user experience. And it happens millions of times every day across the web. Here's the uncomfortable truth: most websites are designed like elaborate puzzles that users must solve before they can accomplish anything. But users don't visit websites to solve puzzles. They come with goals-find information, buy something, contact someone-and every second spent deciphering your interface is a second closer to them leaving. The web is littered with abandoned shopping carts, half-filled forms, and frustrated users who simply gave up because thinking felt like too much work. This isn't about dumbing things down or treating users like they're unintelligent. It's about respecting the fundamental reality of how humans interact with technology. We're all cognitive misers, conserving mental energy whenever possible. When faced with a confusing interface, we don't carefully analyze all options-we scan quickly, click on whatever seems close enough, and hope for the best. Understanding this behavior changes everything about how we should design digital experiences.
How Users Actually Navigate the Web
Navigation and First Impressions That Guide Users
Testing Reveals the Truth About Your Assumptions
Mobile Design and the Hidden Currency of Goodwill
Designing for Everyone Through Accessibility
The Enduring Power of Simplicity
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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