How can we design effectively for stressful situations, like life and death ones? Our guest today is Katie Swindler, design strategist at Allstate. You’ll learn the role of human intuition in high-stress situations, how to use visuals and sounds in life and death design, what situations warrant special design decisions, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesLife and Death Design — Katie’s bookAllstate — Katie’s place of workRosenfeld Media — Katie’s publisher“Sound Icons” — a chapter in Katie’s bookSources of Power: How People Make Decisions — a book by Gary KleinThinking, Fast and Slow — a book by Daniel KahnemanHumankind: A Hopeful History — a book by Rutger BregmanConflict: How Soldiers Make Impossible Decisions — a book by Neil D. ShortlandFollow Katie on TwitterFollow Katie on LinkedInToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by InVision. The future of work is not about getting things done in one specific way. The future of work is collaborative, where everyone’s strengths can fuel the entire team. That’s where InVision comes in. InVision brings teams and tools together in one real-time collaborative workspace. From kickoffs to handoffs, InVision makes work more inclusive, creative and impactful. Try it for free at invisionapp.com/go/uibreakfast.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with John Doherty, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Credo and EditorNinja. You'll learn why you should first focus on the supplier side, how to reduce friction for all parties, tips for scaling marketplaces, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesCredo — John’s product, a marketplace for agenciesEditorNinja — John’s new companyHow to Edit Content with Kieran TieUserlist Consultants DirectoryThe Cold Start Problem — book by Andy ChenEmail Automation Data & Integrations with Colin NederkoornFollow John on TwitterEmail John at john@getcredo.com  or john@editorninja.comSponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Can play and delight be an afterthought? Or must they be integral to a product from day one? Our guest today is Richard Ward, chief design officer at Otter.ai. You'll learn how to balance designing for delight and utility, how to bring joy to product users, ways to get design inspiration, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesOtter.ai — Richard’s place of workFrog Design, MetaLab — famous design agenciesDonut, Bonusly — examples of playful toolsEpisode 91: Meaningful Motion in UX with Adrian ZumbrunnenPitch — a presentation design toolDribble, Product Hunt, Design Sprint Kit — resources for design inspirationOutline — Google’s tool for VPNPage Flows — a collection of UX flowsRetool — a tool for quickly building internal toolsCareers at Otter.aiOtter.ai free trialToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by InVision. When collaboration thrives, work becomes more inclusive, creative and impactful. Whether it’s strategic plans or spontaneous brainstorms, InVision brings all your people, tools, and ideas together in one real-time collaborative workspace. InVision makes it easy for teams to connect, align, and do incredible work–together. Try it for free at invisionapp.com/go/uibreakfast.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Steffen Hedebrandt, co-founder and CMO of Dreamdata. You'll learn about the typical customer journeys in B2B SaaS, which channels are the easiest to measure, tips for running marketing experiments, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesDreamdata — Steffen’s productTrustpilot — a popular review platformB2B go-to-market benchmarks 2022 — a study by DreamdataHubSpot, Segment — marketplaces to list your productICP — ideal customer profileCapterra, G2 — other popular review sitesFollow Steffen on LinkedInTry Dreamdata for freeSponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best way for SaaS founders to send onboarding emails, segment your users based on events, and see where your customers get stuck in the product. Start your free trial today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Can designers succeed in managing products? Is it a natural path forward? Our guest today is Christian Crumlish, product consultant and the author of Product Management for UX People. You'll learn how product managers benefit from UX knowledge, how and when startups should focus on their PM efforts, tips for learning product management as a designer, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesProduct Management for UX People — Christian’s new bookEllen Chisa — Christian’s role modelVirality metricRich Mironov — another of Christian’s mentorsFollow Christian on TwitterFollow Christian on LinkedInUse promocode UIBREAKFAST0222 for a discount on Christian’s bookToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by InVision. The future of work is not about getting things done in one specific way. The future of work is collaborative, where everyone’s strengths can fuel the entire team. That’s where InVision comes in. InVision brings teams and tools together in one real-time collaborative workspace. From kickoffs to handoffs, InVision makes work more inclusive, creative and impactful. Try it for free at invisionapp.com/go/uibreakfast.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Pawel Grabowski, SEO strategist and founder of Smashing Copy. You'll learn why SEO strategy and content strategy are interchangeable in the context of SaaS, how to approach keyword research, practical tips for improving your content, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesSmashing Copy — Pawel’s SEO-focused Content Agency for SaaSLink Building Strategy with Alan SilvestriFollow Ruben Gamez on Twitter for SEO adviceHow We Used April Dunford’s 10-Step Method to Overhaul Positioning at UserlistSEMrush, Google Search Console, AccuRanker — SEO tools Pawel usesTopic clusters — pieces of content arranged around a central themeBook a call with Pawel at Smashing CopySponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best tool for sending onboarding emails and segmenting your SaaS users. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we explore “the allied teams” model, which combines the benefits of a design agency and an in-house team. Our guest is Anthony Armendariz, co-founder and head of design at Funsize. You'll learn how Anthony finds designers in a competitive hiring landscape, why enterprise clients still value agency work, what team structures work best within large companies, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesFunsize — Anthony’s design agencyFunsize Ventures — Anthony’s design-for-equity partnershipsEpisode 228: Design Advisory with Brian LovinGeneral Assembly, Designlab — famous design bootcampsListen to The Hustle PodcastFollow Funsize on InstagramFollow Anthony on TwitterFollow Anthony on LinkedInToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by InVision. When collaboration thrives, work becomes more inclusive, creative and impactful. Whether it’s strategic plans or spontaneous brainstorms, InVision brings all your people, tools, and ideas together in one real-time collaborative workspace. InVision makes it easy for teams to connect, align, and do incredible work–together. Try it for free at invisionapp.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Alan Silvestri, founder of Growth Gorilla and expert in link building. You'll learn how to keep up with your SEO competitors, how to estimate the quantity and types of links you will need, strategies for link building outreach, tools of the trade, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesGrowth Gorilla — Alan’s companyAhrefs, Majestic SEO — tools for link analysisHARO, Help a B2B Writer — platforms that connect journalists and bloggers with industry experts (typically rewarded with a backlink)Follow Alan on TwitterSponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best way for SaaS founders to send onboarding emails, segment your users based on events, and see where your customers get stuck in the product. Start your free trial today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Why do UX writers still use different words to describe their own craft? Our guest today is Yuval Keshtcher, founder of UX Writing Hub. You'll learn how this ecosystem operates, what companies are leading the way with their guides, numerous books and resources to help with UX writing and content design, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesUX Writing Hub — Yuval’s educational platformEpisode 134: UX Writing with Yuval KeshtcherEpisode 155: Writing Microcopy with Yael Ben-DavidUX Writing vs. Content DesignSmashing Copy — SEO consultancy, also doing “content strategy”Atomic Design — a book by Brad FrostSketch, Adobe XD, Figma — popular design toolsIntuit’s content design systemTop 16 Content Style Guides 2022 (and How to Use Them)Mailchimp content style guideMonzo content style guide by Harry AshbridgeStrategic Writing for UX — a book by Torrey PodmajerskyContent Design — a book by Sarah RichardsMicrocopy: The Complete Guide — a book by Kinneret YifrahNicely Said: Writing for the Web with Style and Purpose — a book by Nicole Fenton and Kate Kiefer LeeUX Collective on MediumMeasure What Matters — a book by John DoerrUX Writing Hub Free CourseWriters in Tech podcastUX Writing Hub blog Don’t Make Me Think — a book by Steve KrugJust Enough Research — a book by Erika HallPredictably Irrational — a book by Dan ArielyNudge — a book by Richard ThalerThe Hook — a model by Nir EyalNielsen Norman Group —  world leaders in research-based user experienceThe UX Writing AcademyFollow Yuval on TwitterToday’s SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best way for SaaS founders to send onboarding emails, segment your users based on events, and see where your customers get stuck in the product. Start your free trial today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Chris Silvestri, copywriter, designer, and founder of Conversion Alchemy. You'll learn the strategies to increase conversions on landing pages and blog posts, the power of heatmaps and usability testing, resources for further CRO learning, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesConversion Alchemy — Chris’s copywriting and design businessQuinn Zeda — founder of Conversion CrimesClickUp — an example of a cohesive experienceHotjar, Smartlook — tools for measuring user behaviorClickUp, Balsamiq — examples of great blog designBaymard Institute — group that has research on usability studiesCopyhackers — a popular resource for conversion copywritersMECLABS Institute — resource for understanding buying behaviorConversion Alchemy Journal — Chris’s daily newsletter Follow Chris on TwitterSponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best tool for sending onboarding emails and segmenting your SaaS users. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.