Put the zip code first
7 hours ago
- #UX Design
- #Web Development
- #Form Optimization
- US ZIP codes contain enough information to autofill city, state, and country fields, yet many forms don't utilize this.
- Many online forms inefficiently require manual entry of city, state, and country despite having ZIP code data.
- Autofilling from ZIP codes can improve user experience by reducing input time and increasing data accuracy.
- Simple, free APIs exist to autofill address information from ZIP codes with minimal code.
- Common form design flaws include misplaced ZIP code fields, unsorted country dropdowns, and forms that reset on back navigation.
- A call to action for better form design: prioritize ZIP code entry first and autofill related fields.