Published articles

Here are some articles that I’ve had published in various UX and usability related websites.

Password usability perils to avoid

January 6th, 2011

Just about any web application you can think of requires some form of password authentication for registered users, and passwords can be an endless source of frustration if no thought is given to their usability. In this article, Neil looks at a number of common password pitfalls that you should avoid when building your sites. Read the article

Beware of opening links in a new window

December 30th, 2004

Opening links in a new window is bad news, usability-wise. In this practical how-to, Neil reveals why, and explains best practice procedures for linking to new windows when there’s no alternative. Read the article