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now getting to the actual form page, let's start with a traditional form-based
page. look at Figure 12.1 and evaluate it based on the following questions. these are
great starters when you are first setting up your forms.
A
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re the form fields and form flow set up logically?
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d
o you capture the right amount of information, making sure you do not
capture too much or too little information?
c
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an the fields be navigated easily using a keyboard?
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H
as the setup and placement of each form field compared to the others been
carefully considered?
A
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re your form field validations too strong or too weak?
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A
re instructions on how to fill out the form fields appropriate and accurate?
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H
ow is the performance of the form? Are elements such as Javascript instant
validation or Help seen as a help or an annoyance?
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Figure 12.1
A typical
web-based conversion form
