Readability tips

11 tips curated around Readability best practices.

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UX tip graphic titled 'Format specs as scannable lists consistently.' The left panel marked with a red X shows a dense paragraph of product specifications with the numbers bolded inline — '2.9 GHz,' '16 GB of DDR4 memory,' '4700 mAh,' '500 nits,' '1.25 kg,' '512 GB' — all buried in running prose. The right panel marked with a green checkmark shows the same specs as a clean 'Product list' with an icon and label-value pair per row: Processor 5.2 Ghz / 16 cores, RAM 32 GB DDR5, Battery Capacity 16,700 mAh, and Storage. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Jul 22, 2026

Specs buried in a paragraph make the reader hunt for the one number they came to check

Specs written as prose force readers to hunt for each number. Format them as a consistent labeled list so buyers find and compare details at a glance.

UX tip graphic titled 'Display important product info visibly.' The top panel marked with a red X shows a product page for Running Sneakers ($99 crossed out, $69 USD) with a 'Product Information' heading followed by empty greyed-out placeholder bars — the details are hidden or collapsed. The bottom panel marked with a green checkmark shows the same product with a row of visible tabs — Specifications, Return Policy, Customer Reviews — and the Specifications section already open, listing green-checkmarked details 'Cushioned sole for comfort,' 'Flexible rubber outsole,' and 'Reinforced heel support.' BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Jul 15, 2026

Details hidden behind a tab are details most shoppers never open — and never factor into buying

Key details buried in collapsed tabs go unseen. Show specs, returns, and reviews as visible sections under the CTA so buyers get answers without hunting.

Readability

Jul 4, 2026

A relevant icon lets the eye recognize an action before it finishes reading the words

A small icon lets users grasp meaning before they read the label. Pair each menu item or feature with a relevant icon to make text faster to scan.

UX tip graphic titled 'Use collapsible sections for long content.' The top panel marked with a red X shows a page where several feature sections — 'Visual page builder', 'Fast, managed hosting', 'Built-in tools to launch' — are all fully expanded at once, creating a long wall of text with a lengthy scrollbar. The bottom panel marked with a green checkmark shows the same content as an accordion: each section is a labeled row with a chevron, with only 'Visual page builder' expanded to show its description while the rest stay collapsed and scannable. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Jun 23, 2026

Long pages aren't read top to bottom — they're scanned for the one part that matters

Walls of detail bury what each reader actually wants. Collapse sections behind clear labels so users scan the headings and expand only what's relevant.

UX tip graphic titled 'Reduce the number of sticky elements.' The left panel marked with a red X shows a mobile product screen crowded by multiple pinned overlays — a '25% OFF today only' promo bar at the top, a floating chat widget, and a sticky add-to-cart bar at the bottom — squeezing the actual product content into a thin middle strip. The right panel marked with a green checkmark shows the same screen with a single clean header ('Back to products') and one bottom 'Add to cart' bar, leaving the product details and reviews fully readable. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Jun 18, 2026

Every pinned element you add steals room from the thing the user came to read

Stacked sticky bars, banners, and widgets crowd the mobile screen and hurt clicks. Keep one persistent element and let the content breathe.

UX tip graphic titled 'Keep animations subtle so they don't compete with text.' The top panel marked with a red X shows a hero block where a busy 3D scene of scattered chrome spheres, cubes, and a long bead arc fills most of the space, with the headline 'Marketing built for real business growth' and a small purple 'Start free trial' button squeezed in the center — the animation overpowers the copy. The bottom panel marked with a green checkmark shows the same hero with a clean two-column layout: the headline 'Marketing built for real business growth', the supporting line 'Integrate our tools in minutes with crystal-clear documentation.', and a purple 'Start free trial' button plus a 'Learn more' link on the left, with a calm illustrated placeholder on the right. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Jun 7, 2026

Every moving element in a hero is competing with your headline

Heavy 3D scenes and looping motion pull attention away from your message. Use restrained animation so the headline and CTA stay the focus.

UX tip graphic titled 'Use comparison tables instead of paragraphs.' The left panel marked with a red X shows a content card with a long block of soft purple paragraph copy that reads 'Our web design services can improve your online presence, boost traffic, generation, and ultimately drive more sales. By optimizing your site's UI/UX, we create a seamless, enjoyable experience that encourages visitor engagement and boosts conversion rates.' followed by an image placeholder. The right panel marked with a green checkmark shows the same card converted into a two-column layout titled 'Instead of' (Complex UI, Basic features only, Slow generic support, Limited integrations) and 'You get' (Simple intuitive UI, Fast dedicated support, Advanced capabilities, Seamless integrations) above an image placeholder. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Jun 4, 2026

Most users skim paragraphs but read tables top to bottom

Comparison tables turn a paragraph of features into a one-glance scan. Readers see the difference between 'before' and 'with you' instantly.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Lead with a specific outcome, not a vague slogan.' Two hero sections stacked: the top marked with a red X shows the headline 'A platform for building websites' with generic supporting copy. The bottom marked with a green checkmark shows the headline 'Ship websites 3x faster without developers' with a concrete subhead naming landing pages and campaign pages, plus four feature cards (Visual page builder, Fast managed hosting, 100+ ready-made templates, Built-in tools to launch). BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

May 2, 2026

A vague hero is a hero that gets skipped — name the outcome instead

Vague hero slogans force visitors to guess the value. Lead with a specific, measurable outcome so users see why your product is worth their time.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Use bullet lists, not paragraphs.' Two content cards side by side: the left marked with a red X shows 'Unleash the power of Webflow' with two dense paragraphs of text. The right marked with a green checkmark shows 'How we help you grow' with four scannable bullet points (Maximize Webflow's potential, Enhance online presence, Optimize UI/UX design, Boost conversion rates) each with a green checkmark icon, and a purple 'Learn more' button. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Apr 27, 2026

Most users skim — bullet lists let them actually get the message

Dense paragraphs hide value behind prose. Use bullet lists with benefit-first copy so visitors can scan key features in seconds.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Use readable text sizes and sufficient contrast for clarity.' Two text blocks side by side: the left block marked with a red X shows small, low-contrast light gray text that is difficult to read, the right block marked with a green checkmark shows larger, higher-contrast dark text that is easy to scan and read. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Apr 12, 2026

Text that's hard to read is text that won't be read

Small text and low contrast make users stop reading. Use clear sizing and sufficient contrast so content is easy to scan and understand.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Design mobile layouts around content priority, not desktop structure.' Two mobile screens side by side: the left screen marked with a red X shows a cramped desktop layout shrunk into mobile with small text and a low-contrast button, the right screen marked with a green checkmark shows a clean content-first layout with centered headline, clear description, and a prominent purple 'Browse templates' CTA button. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Readability

Apr 4, 2026

Shrinking a desktop page doesn't make it mobile — it just makes it harder to read

Shrinking your desktop layout into mobile creates a cluttered, hard-to-use experience. Prioritize key content and actions first for mobile users.