Wattpad – A Story Reading App, Read Stories, Novels, Ebooks and Write Stories At its core, Wattpad is a writing community in which users can post everything from articles and original stories to fan fiction and poems, through mobile or desktop. Founded in 2006 by two engineers with a love for reading, the service has become the go-to place for avid readers and writers alike.
[Audio] Making sure all its apps have a consistent look and feel is an important aspect of any successful app design and Wattpad has done a great job. By placing buttons and other elements in the same relative positions when users switch from one device or platform to another, they are able to become familiar with the app quickly and easily navigate it..
[Audio] Wattpad offers a great way to maximize the experience: shortcuts. As you become more familiar with the platform, you can find ways to complete tasks more quickly. By setting up automatic responses to messages or quickly finding new stories to read, you can save time and get the most out of the app. Taking advantage of these shortcuts allows for a more efficient use of the platform and a richer experience..
3. Offer informative feedback The user should know where they are at and what is going on at all times. For every action there should be appropriate, human-readable feedback within a reasonable amount of time..
[Audio] When it comes to Wattpad, providing closure in dialogue is essential. Avoid simply dropping snippets of dialogue without any context, and instead take the time to show the progression of the conversation. This will allow readers to more easily follow and enjoy the story..
[Audio] Wattpad offers a range of features that makes it easy for its users to access the content they want. One such feature is an error-handling system. This system provides clear notifications and descriptive hints in order to help users deal with any errors they might encounter while accessing or writing stories on the app, making the troubleshooting process simple. Additionally, it provides a great opportunity to access an incredible community of readers and writers..
[Audio] Wattpad provides users the ease of being able to reverse their actions, be it reading or writing an original story. Having the ability to backtrack is fundamental, as it allows us to review our work, make any changes and achieve the best possible outcome of our projects. Wattpad makes this process a breeze, allowing us to freely explore and create without worry..
[Audio] Users of Wattpad have an internal locus of control, feeling that they are in charge of their stories. Wattpad offers various tools and features, such as messaging, collaboration, and an advanced writing editor, to give users the power to shape their stories and write with confidence. These make it simple for any type of writer to develop their stories..
[Audio] Thanks for taking the time to view this presentation. Wattpad is an incredible platform for readers and writers of all ages. Not only can you read and publish stories, poems and ebooks, but Wattpad also offers an opportunity to connect with other readers and writers. To minimize the user's memory load, Wattpad provides users with objects, actions, and options which reduces the user's short-term memory load, making the user experience much smoother..