Microcopies: What is it?

Microcopies are small but direct snippets of text which are strategically placed through user interfaces, websites, mobile apps and physical products.

Purpose

Their main purpose is to fuel a better user experience by delivering clear and meaningful information to users in concise way.
Microcopies aim to, guide users, provide instructions, prompt their next action and based on their action give feedback back to user.

Despite their small size, microcopies play a crucial role in shaping user interaction, perception, and overall satisfaction with a product or service.

What does it look like?

These copies appear as button labels, error messages, tooltips, onboarding instructions, confirmation messages, or any other text element within a digital platform. (including this text as well)

They are crafted with precision, aiming to be informative, engaging, and aligned with the brand's tone and purpose.
Effective microcopies can guide users smoothly through a process, alleviate confusion, encourage action, and ultimately contribute to a positive user experience.

Microcopies: What is it?

Microcopies are small but direct snippets of text which are strategically placed through user interfaces, websites, mobile apps and physical products.

Purpose

Their main purpose is to fuel a better user experience by delivering clear and meaningful information to users in concise way.
Microcopies aim to, guide users, provide instructions, prompt their next action and based on their action give feedback back to user.

Despite their small size, microcopies play a crucial role in shaping user interaction, perception, and overall satisfaction with a product or service.

Shape & Form

These copies appear as button labels, error messages, tooltips, onboarding instructions, confirmation messages, or any other text element within a digital platform.

They are crafted with precision, aiming to be informative, engaging, and aligned with the brand's tone and purpose.
Effective microcopies can guide users smoothly through a process, alleviate confusion, encourage action, and ultimately contribute to a positive user experience.

About Microcopy Archive

This free ultimate design writing reference tool is specifically built for Product Designer, UI/UX Designers, Copywriters.

It is an open-source database which contains snapshots from products from a variety of genres and platforms and how they are using microcopies in various contexts.
To make it truly community-owned, it also hosts collection of interesting design copies shared by various users, which you can use in your own projects.
You can filter copies based on various categories and see what makes sense to you.

Best of all the whole archive is regularly updated with newer products and is completely free and is devoid of advertisements, popups and other modern web bloat.

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Avoid unnecessary lines! And let us help you deliver groceries to you! Directly!

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Experience High-Quality Graphics 🌟

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Get in on the action with our daily gaming challenges. 🎯

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You did it! 🤗 Celebrate your triumph.

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By sharing your email, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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Download our mobile app for free and start tracking your workouts today.

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Great news! Your score submission has been received and recorded. Keep up the great work!

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But Wait… There’s More!

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Drive More Traffic to Your Website: Boost Your Online Presence Today!

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Your account has been funded. You can now start using your new funds.

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Double XP weekend is live! 🌆 Time to grind and level up! 🔝

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Exclusive In-App Content 🎮

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Important notice: The prize pool for the upcoming tournament has been increased. Don't miss out on the chance to win bigger rewards!

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Join the conversation! Follow us on social media for the latest updates, news, and giveaways.

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Victory dance time! 💃 Celebrate your win.

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You can either view active events, or get started with a new event

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Start by adding tasks! You can add multiple tasks by selecting from the Task Library

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Congratulations! You have won the match and earned the title of the champion. Well done!

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Game overload! Discover our extensive library of titles. 📚

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Join Our Thriving Gaming Community 🌐

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Prepare for a gaming marathon! 🏃‍♂️ New content drop is here.

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You can start by adding tasks from the button below

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Want to shop, just not in public? You got it! Use our mobile app and get your groceries at your doorstep in a blaze!

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Seems like weather has different plan for us! Your upcoming flight has been cancelled. But fear not, we are working on providing best services to you.

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Epic battles await - assemble your squad and conquer them all. ⚔️

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Upcoming Flight cancelled! ...hmm, we should've seen it coming! Let's divide tasks between us! We'll book alternative flight for you with better seats, and You rest at our Corporate lounge!

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Let’s take a night off from baby talks! And channel that energy into supporting <Team>. All the latest updates, scores and much more, just a click away.

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Show off your gaming prowess - share your achievements. 🏆

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Fret not! We gotchu! All the latest development in FIFA Worldcup 2022 is just a click away!

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Did you saw that ludicrous display last night? If not, then let’s catch you up! All the updates, controversies and future plans just a click away.

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Attention, strategists! Plan your moves carefully ♟️ – victory awaits! 🏁

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Bravo! 👏 You've cracked the code.

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Play Anytime, Anywhere 🌐

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Incredible skill! 🤯 Your reflexes are on point.

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The possibilities are endless with Metaverse solutions. Whether you're in gaming, retail, or hospitality, we can help you create a world of opportunities.

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Ughh! It's THAT time of the month again! Fret not! We are taking care of this by delivering your groceries at your doorstep per month!

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Are you ready for a new kind of reality? Our Metaverse solutions offer endless possibilities for engagement and interaction.

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Ready to win big? Participate in our gaming tournaments. 🏅

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Microcopies: How to write

In this section, I am gonna share some quick tips, exercises to undertake and ofcourse, some great copywriters and products with better microcopies to follow for inspirations.

Quick Tips

Microcopies are important in any type of product. But writing these small & direct snippets of text requires certain steps to follow.
Here I have shared few tips that allowed me to write better copies for the products that I've designed.

Error Messages Matter

Craft helpful and empathetic error messages that guide users on how to fix the issue or provide clear next steps.

Clarity is Key

Keep it concise and crystal clear. Use simple language that's easily understood.

Be Consistent

Maintain a consistent tone and style across all microcopies for coherence and brand recognition.

Emphasize Value

Communicate the value proposition succinctly. Highlight what makes your product or service unique.

Review and Refine

Regularly review and refine your microcopies based on user feedback and analytics to improve their effectiveness.

CTAs (Calls to Action)

Ensure your CTAs are clear, concise, and compelling, prompting users to take the desired action.

Visual Hierarchy

Use formatting techniques like bolding, bullet points, or color to draw attention to crucial information.

Know Your Audience

Understand who you're writing for; tailor your microcopy to their needs, tone, and preferences.

Use Action-Oriented Language

Encourage users to take action with verbs that prompt them to engage (e.g., "Discover," "Get Started," "Learn More").

A/B Testing

Experiment with different wording or phrasing to identify what resonates best with your audience.

Empathy and Tone

Infuse empathy into your microcopies, showing understanding and support for users' challenges or needs. Tone should match the brand voice.

Remove Friction

Simplify the language and eliminate jargon or unnecessary words that could confuse or deter users.

Create Urgency (when appropriate)

Use phrases like "Limited time offer" or "Act now" to prompt immediate action without being overly pushy.

Personalization

Tailor microcopies where possible to reflect the user's preferences or past interactions to enhance engagement.

Test and Iterate

Continuously test different versions of microcopy to see what resonates best with your audience.

Optimize for Mobile

Given limited space on mobile screens, ensure your microcopy is concise and impactful, yet informative.

Highlight Benefits

Focus on how your product or service solves a problem or fulfills a need for the user.

Anticipate User Questions

Address potential concerns or questions users might have proactively in your microcopy.

Accessibility

Make sure your microcopy is accessible to everyone, considering different reading levels and potential language barriers.

Contextual Relevance

Ensure your microcopy aligns with the user's current context or stage in their journey to make it more impactful.

Tools to use

Important tools every aspiring copywriter needs to know to start writing micorcopies

Pen/Pencil

Empathy

Cultural Sensitivity

Figma

Top Copywriters to follow

Important tools every aspiring copywriter needs to know to start writing micorcopies

Yuval Keshtcher

Creator / UX Writing Hub

Madhumay Sinha

Gojek
About Microcopy Archive

This free ultimate design writing reference tool is specifically built for Product Designer, UI/UX Designers, Copywriters.
It is an open-source database which contains snapshots from products from a variety of genres and platforms and how they are using microcopies in various contexts.

To make it truly community-owned, it also hosts collection of interesting design copies shared by various users, which you can use in your own projects.
You can filter copies based on various categories and see what makes sense to you.

Best of all the whole archive is regularly updated with newer products and is completely free and is devoid of advertisements, popups and other modern web bloat.

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Use the button on right to contribute and help me build this archive.

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