Heuristic Evaluation Ratings:
0 - No Usability Issue
1 - Cosmetic Issue
2 - Minor Usability Issue
3 - Major Usability Issue; Important to Fix
4 - Usability Catastrophe; Imperative to Fix
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#1: Visibility of system status
Rating: 0
I watch YouTube virtually every day and multiple times a day. This online application is straightforward and easy to use for anyone who wants to watch their favorite YouTuber or listen to dozens of playlists. The system's visibility is straightforward, with a nice navigation bar on the left and top edges of your screen.
Improvements: I propose adding a tiny display window that would cycle through recommended videos and autoplay their intros.
#2: Match between system and the real world
Rating: 1
YouTube includes readily accessible categories based on your most frequently searched topics, and it also suggests other content that is related to what you usually look for. These categories are brief and simple to navigate to your preferred material. The left column allows the user to go to your profile, favorite videos, and build playlists.
Improvements: I propose reducing some of these options since new users may not know what's the difference between "Originals" and "Explore". You should include a short description while lingering over the icons or adding it when you click on that page.
#3: User control and freedom
Rating: 2
They enable the viewer to swiftly return to previously seen videos. This function allows the user to replay or look up what was previously viewed. Display an obvious mechanism to cancel the current interaction, such as a Cancel button. It generates a sense of independence and confidence when people may easily back out of a process or undo an activity. I feel they should update the cosmetics of this feature.
Improvements: Instead than browsing through hundreds of videos, having a tool to sort between dates would be useful. #4: Consistency and standards
Rating: 0
Remain consistent within a single product or a product family (internal consistency). YouTube has stayed largely consistent with little modifications. To be simple to learn and use, systems must adhere to both internal and external consistency— they must employ the same patterns throughout the system while also adhering to web-, platform-, and domain-specific rules. Internal consistency refers to uniformity within a product or product family, whether within a single application or throughout a family or suite of apps.
Improvements: N/A
#5: Error prevention
Rating: 2
To the average user, YouTube does not display many errors. The few problem messages are related to connection or any difficulties encountered when uploading videos. When videos are prohibited in your country, you can still view them but cannot watch them.
Improvements: I think the user should not have the option to see the video.
#6: Recognition rather than recall
Rating: 0
YouTube provides a function that allows viewers to view brief 30 second video that emphasize key aspects. Allow users to recognize information in the interface rather than remembering it. Instead than giving users a long tutorial to memorize, provide support in context with short clips. Reduce the amount of information that users must remember.
Improvements: N/A
#7: Flexibility and efficiency of use
Rating: 0
This online application is straightforward and easy to use for anyone who wants to watch their favorite YouTuber or listen to dozens of playlists. It offers accelerators such as keyboard shortcuts and touch gestures. Personalization is provided by adapting content and functionality to specific users. Allow for customization so that people may choose how they want the product to function.
Improvements: Keeping things simple is sometimes the simplest approach to please your users.
#8: Aesthetic and minimalist design
Rating: 1
Aside from the ability to customize what material appears on your homepage, YouTube provides users with little visual design tools. One function lets you choose between bright and dark modes based on the time of day. Focus the UI's information and visual design on the fundamentals. Allow no extraneous items to distract consumers from the information they require. Prioritize the information and features that will help you achieve your major goals.
Improvements: Keeping things simple is sometimes the simplest approach to please your users.
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