Designing Effective User Onboarding

The Critical First Minute

Users decide whether to stay or leave within seconds. Onboarding can make or break that decision.

Show Value Immediately

Don't make users watch a long tutorial. Get them to their "aha moment" as fast as possible.

Progressive Disclosure

Reveal features gradually. Don't overwhelm users with everything at once.

Empty States Matter

Design beautiful, helpful empty states that guide users toward their first action.

Great onboarding feels effortless. Bad onboarding feels like homework.